Flying Machine - Revision history

imported>Gener4l Cl4ank4 at 13:30, 22 June 2025

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	A small model of the Flying Machine could be purchased as an avatar prop for Xbox 360 avatars.		A small model of the Flying Machine could be purchased as an avatar prop for Xbox 360 avatars.

	In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'', [[Yun Pyeong-Gyu]] ~~builds~~ a pair of gliders which heavily ~~resemble~~ the Flying Machine in design. Notably, these gliders ~~include~~ an additional mechanism which ~~allows~~ them to be converted into [[parachute]]s to allow for a safer and more precise landing.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 97\|Episode 97]]</ref>		In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'', [[Yun Pyeong-Gyu]] built a pair of gliders which heavily resembled the Flying Machine in design. Notably, these gliders included an additional mechanism which allowed them to be converted into [[parachute]]s to allow for a safer and more precise landing.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 97\|Episode 97]]</ref>

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==

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	Initially, Leonardo thought that he would not be able to find someone crazy enough to test his machine, as it required them to jump off a tower, though Ezio readily volunteered.<ref name="NothingVentured">''Assassin's Creed II'' – [[Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained]]</ref> Their first attempt failed, as the Flying Machine was barely able to stay in flight for a few seconds, but Leonardo was still amazed that Ezio could even fly at all. After checking the design to see if the flight duration could be extended, Leonardo gave up and cursed the machine, throwing the plans for it into his fireplace.<ref name="NothingVentured"/>		Initially, Leonardo thought that he would not be able to find someone crazy enough to test his machine, as it required them to jump off a tower, though Ezio readily volunteered.<ref name="NothingVentured">''Assassin's Creed II'' – [[Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained]]</ref> Their first attempt failed, as the Flying Machine was barely able to stay in flight for a few seconds, but Leonardo was still amazed that Ezio could even fly at all. After checking the design to see if the flight duration could be extended, Leonardo gave up and cursed the machine, throwing the plans for it into his fireplace.<ref name="NothingVentured"/>

	[[File:IF 4.png\|thumb\|250px\|Ezio flying towards the Palazzo Ducale]]		[[File:IF 4.png\|thumb\|250px\|Ezio flying towards the Palazzo Ducale]]
	However, this inspired Leonardo, as he saw the paper levitating above the fire, buoyed by the hot air. With this, he suspected that the Flying Machine could work in the same manner. As a result, Antonio de Magianis instructed his [[Thief\|thieves]] to set up fires across the city,<ref name="NothingVentured"/> allowing Ezio to fly over them and successfully make his way to the palazzo. Unfortunately, during the landing, the machine's wing caught fire from an [[archer]]'s flaming [[arrow]], and after a sudden drop onto the roof, the glider crashed into the harbor by the palazzo.<ref name="InfrequentFlier">''Assassin's Creed II'' – [[Infrequent Flier]]</ref>		However, this inspired Leonardo, as he saw the paper levitating above the fire, buoyed by the hot air. With this, he suspected that the Flying Machine could work in the same manner. As a result, Antonio de Magianis instructed his [[Thief\|thieves]] to set up fires across the city,<ref name="NothingVentured"/> allowing Ezio to fly over them and successfully make his way to the palazzo. Unfortunately, during the landing, the machine's wing caught fire from an [[archer]]'s flaming [[arrow]], and after a sudden drop onto the roof, the glider crashed into the harbor by the palazzo.<ref name="InfrequentFlier">''Assassin's Creed II'' – [[Infrequent Flier]]</ref>
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	{{Quote\|The first designs were defective. Everyone who piloted one died, several even exploded. But we know this one works.\|A guard commenting on the Bomber.\|Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood\|Flying Machine 2.0}}		{{Quote\|The first designs were defective. Everyone who piloted one died, several even exploded. But we know this one works.\|A guard commenting on the Bomber.\|Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood\|Flying Machine 2.0}}
	After being forced into the service of the Borgia as an engineer, Leonardo significantly improved the design of the Flying Machine, alongside three other [[war machine]]s.<ref name="AnUnexpectedVisitor"/> The new Flying Machine, called the Bomber, could then be used more aggressively, rather than just for travel. The fire cannon it bore also allowed it to travel over greater distances, without pre-set fires on the ground.<ref name="FlyingMachine2.0"/>		After being forced into the service of the Borgia as an engineer, Leonardo significantly improved the design of the Flying Machine, alongside three other [[war machine]]s.<ref name="AnUnexpectedVisitor"/> The new Flying Machine, called the Bomber, could then be used more aggressively, rather than just for travel. The fire cannon it bore also allowed it to travel over greater distances, without pre-set fires on the ground.<ref name="FlyingMachine2.0"/>

	[[File:Flying Machine 2.0 6.png\|thumb\|left\|250px\|Ezio firing at a workshop in Valerina]]		[[File:Flying Machine 2.0 6.png\|thumb\|left\|250px\|Ezio firing at a workshop in Valerina]]
	In order to weaken the Borgia forces, Ezio traveled to Valnerina to burn the plans for the Bomber, and destroy the working versions of it.<ref name="WarPlans"/> After stealing one of the few working prototypes, Ezio proceeded to fly over and destroy every Borgia workshop, where the Bomber and various other weapons were being manufactured for their wars across [[Europe]].<ref name="FlyingMachine2.0"/>		In order to weaken the Borgia forces, Ezio traveled to Valnerina to burn the plans for the Bomber, and destroy the working versions of it.<ref name="WarPlans"/> After stealing one of the few working prototypes, Ezio proceeded to fly over and destroy every Borgia workshop, where the Bomber and various other weapons were being manufactured for their wars across [[Europe]].<ref name="FlyingMachine2.0"/>
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	A small model of the Flying Machine could be purchased as an avatar prop for Xbox 360 avatars.		A small model of the Flying Machine could be purchased as an avatar prop for Xbox 360 avatars.

			In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'', [[Yun Pyeong-Gyu]] builds a pair of gliders which heavily resemble the Flying Machine in design. Notably, these gliders include an additional mechanism which allows them to be converted into [[parachute]]s to allow for a safer and more precise landing.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 97\|Episode 97]]</ref>

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==
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	ACReb Leonardo da Vinci.png\|Leonardo in ''Rebellion'' holding a Flying Machine model		ACReb Leonardo da Vinci.png\|Leonardo in ''Rebellion'' holding a Flying Machine model
	MTG ACR - Copy full art.jpg\|Leonardo's sketch and miniature model of his Flying Machine		MTG ACR - Copy full art.jpg\|Leonardo's sketch and miniature model of his Flying Machine
			ACFT - Edward and Saito using gliders.png\|[[Edward Kenway]] and [[Shimazu Saito]] using the Flying Machine-inspired gliders
	</gallery>		</gallery>

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	ACU - Flying machine.png\|Abstergo Entertainment's rendition of the Flying Machine		ACU - Flying machine.png\|Abstergo Entertainment's rendition of the Flying Machine
	ACReb Leonardo da Vinci.png\|Leonardo in ''Rebellion'' holding a Flying Machine model		ACReb Leonardo da Vinci.png\|Leonardo in ''Rebellion'' holding a Flying Machine model
			MTG ACR - Copy full art.jpg\|Leonardo's sketch and miniature model of his Flying Machine
	</gallery>		</gallery>

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	{{Quote\|Have you ever watched a bird in flight? It's not about being lighter than air, it's about grace and balance. You must use your body's own weight to control your elevation and direction.\|Leonardo da Vinci describing the mechanics of the Flying Machine.\|Assassin's Creed II\|Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained}}		{{Quote\|Have you ever watched a bird in flight? It's not about being lighter than air, it's about grace and balance. You must use your body's own weight to control your elevation and direction.\|Leonardo da Vinci describing the mechanics of the Flying Machine.\|Assassin's Creed II\|Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained}}
	[[File:AC2 flying machine.png\|250px\|thumb\|The Flying Machine]]		[[File:AC2 flying machine.png\|250px\|thumb\|The Flying Machine]]
	The '''Flying Machine''' was a glider-like vehicle designed and built by the [[Italy\|Italian]] polymath [[Leonardo da Vinci]].<ref name="RomagnaHoliday">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' – [[Romagna Holiday]]</ref> It was first tested by the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditiore]] in [[Venice]] in 1485.<ref name="NothingVentured">''Assassin's Creed II'' – [[Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained]]</ref>		The '''Flying Machine''' was a glider-like vehicle designed and built by the [[Italy\|Italian]] polymath [[Leonardo da Vinci]].<ref name="RomagnaHoliday">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' – [[Romagna Holiday]]</ref> It was first tested by the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditiore]] in [[Venice]] in 1485.<ref name="NothingVentured">''Assassin's Creed II'' – [[Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained]]</ref> Leonardo would go on to improve its design<ref name="AnUnexpectedVisitor">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' – [[An Unexpected Visitor]]</ref> by adding an incendiary [[cannon]] onto its back, which could both be used to attack and start fires to keep the machine aloft.<ref name="FlyingMachine2.0">''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood'' – [[Flying Machine 2.0]]</ref> The Borgia forces in [[Valnerina]] mass-produced this '''Bomber''' until Ezio destroyed the schematics<ref name="WarPlans">''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood'' – [[War Plans (Bomber)]]</ref> and all operational models of the device.<ref name="FlyingMachine2.0"/>

	Leonardo would go on to improve its design<ref name="AnUnexpectedVisitor">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' – [[An Unexpected Visitor]]</ref> by adding an incendiary [[cannon]] onto its back, which could both be used to attack and start fires to keep the machine aloft.<ref name="FlyingMachine2.0">''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood'' – [[Flying Machine 2.0]]</ref> ~~This~~ '''Bomber''' ~~was manufactured in bulk by~~ the ~~[[House of Borgia\|Borgia]] forces in [[Valnerina]].~~<ref name="WarPlans">''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood'' – [[War Plans (Bomber)]]</ref>

	==History==		==History==
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	===Venice===		===Venice===
	[[File:NVNG 3.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Ezio attempting flight for the first time]]		[[File:NVNG 3.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Ezio attempting flight for the first time]]
	Some time after arriving in Venice, Ezio and [[Antonio de Magianis]] attempted to find a way into the [[Palazzo Ducale di Venezia~~\|Palazzo Ducale~~]]~~, so as~~ to save {{Wiki\|Doge of Venice\|Doge}} [[Giovanni Mocenigo]] from ~~[[assassination]] by~~ the [[Roman Rite of the Templar Order\|Italian Templar]] [[Carlo Grimaldi]]. Upon stating with frustration that only [[bird]]s could enter the heavily-guarded palazzo, Ezio remembered Leonardo's invention, and promptly left for his friend's [[Bottega di Leonardo\|workshop]].<ref name="IfAtFirst">''Assassin's Creed II'' – [[If At First You Don't Succeed...]]</ref>		Some time after arriving in Venice, Ezio and [[Antonio de Magianis]] attempted to find a way into the [[Palazzo Ducale di Venezia]] to save {{Wiki\|Doge of Venice\|Doge}} [[Giovanni Mocenigo]] from the [[Roman Rite of the Templar Order\|Italian Templar]] [[Carlo Grimaldi]]'s [[assassination]] plot. Upon stating with frustration that only [[bird]]s could enter the heavily-guarded palazzo, Ezio remembered Leonardo's invention and promptly left for his friend's [[Bottega di Leonardo\|workshop]].<ref name="IfAtFirst">''Assassin's Creed II'' – [[If At First You Don't Succeed...]]</ref>

	Initially, Leonardo thought that he would not be able to find someone crazy enough to test his machine, as it required them to jump off a tower~~; however~~, Ezio readily volunteered.<ref name="NothingVentured">''Assassin's Creed II'' – [[Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained]]</ref>		Initially, Leonardo thought that he would not be able to find someone crazy enough to test his machine, as it required them to jump off a tower, though Ezio readily volunteered.<ref name="NothingVentured">''Assassin's Creed II'' – [[Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained]]</ref> Their first attempt failed, as the Flying Machine was barely able to stay in flight for a few seconds, but Leonardo was still amazed that Ezio could even fly at all. After checking the design to see if the flight duration could be extended, Leonardo gave up and cursed the machine, throwing the plans for it into his fireplace.<ref name="NothingVentured"/>

	Their first attempt failed, as the Flying Machine was barely able to stay in flight for a few seconds, but Leonardo was still amazed that Ezio could even fly at all. After checking the design to see if the duration ~~of the flight~~ could be extended, Leonardo gave up and cursed the machine, throwing the plans for it into his fireplace.<ref name="NothingVentured"/>
	[[File:IF 4.png\|thumb\|250px\|Ezio flying towards the Palazzo Ducale]]		[[File:IF 4.png\|thumb\|250px\|Ezio flying towards the Palazzo Ducale]]
	However, this inspired Leonardo, as he saw the paper levitating above the fire, buoyed by the hot air. With this, he suspected that the Flying Machine could work in the same manner. As a result, Antonio de Magianis instructed his [[Thief\|thieves]] to set up fires across the city,<ref name="NothingVentured"/> allowing Ezio to fly over them and successfully make his way to the palazzo.~~<ref name="InfrequentFlier">''Assassin's Creed II'' – [[Infrequent Flier]]</ref>~~		However, this inspired Leonardo, as he saw the paper levitating above the fire, buoyed by the hot air. With this, he suspected that the Flying Machine could work in the same manner. As a result, Antonio de Magianis instructed his [[Thief\|thieves]] to set up fires across the city,<ref name="NothingVentured"/> allowing Ezio to fly over them and successfully make his way to the palazzo. Unfortunately, during the landing, the machine's wing caught fire from an [[archer]]'s flaming [[arrow]], and after a sudden drop onto the roof, the glider crashed into the harbor by the palazzo.<ref name="InfrequentFlier">''Assassin's Creed II'' – [[Infrequent Flier]]</ref>

	Unfortunately, during the landing, the machine's wing caught fire from an [[archer]]'s flaming arrow, and after a sudden drop onto the roof, the glider crashed into the harbor by the palazzo.<ref name="InfrequentFlier"/>

	===Valnerina===		===Valnerina===
	{{Quote\|The first designs were defective. Everyone who piloted one died, several even exploded. But we know this one works.\|A guard commenting on the Bomber.\|Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood\|Flying Machine 2.0}}		{{Quote\|The first designs were defective. Everyone who piloted one died, several even exploded. But we know this one works.\|A guard commenting on the Bomber.\|Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood\|Flying Machine 2.0}}
	After being forced into the service of the Borgia as an engineer, Leonardo significantly improved the design of the Flying Machine, alongside three other [[~~War Machine\|~~war ~~machines~~]].<ref name="AnUnexpectedVisitor"/> The new Flying Machine, called the Bomber, could then be used more aggressively, rather than just for travel. The fire cannon it bore also allowed it to travel over greater distances, without pre-set fires on the ground.<ref name="FlyingMachine2.0"/>		After being forced into the service of the Borgia as an engineer, Leonardo significantly improved the design of the Flying Machine, alongside three other [[war machine]]s.<ref name="AnUnexpectedVisitor"/> The new Flying Machine, called the Bomber, could then be used more aggressively, rather than just for travel. The fire cannon it bore also allowed it to travel over greater distances, without pre-set fires on the ground.<ref name="FlyingMachine2.0"/>

	[[File:Flying Machine 2.0 6.png\|thumb\|left\|250px\|Ezio firing at a workshop in Valerina]]		[[File:Flying Machine 2.0 6.png\|thumb\|left\|250px\|Ezio firing at a workshop in Valerina]]
	In order to weaken the Borgia forces, Ezio traveled to Valnerina to burn the plans for the Bomber, and destroy the working versions of it.<ref name="WarPlans"/> After stealing one of the few working prototypes, Ezio proceeded to fly over and destroy every Borgia workshop, where the Bomber and various other weapons were being manufactured for their wars across [[Europe]].<ref name="FlyingMachine2.0"/>		In order to weaken the Borgia forces, Ezio traveled to Valnerina to burn the plans for the Bomber, and destroy the working versions of it.<ref name="WarPlans"/> After stealing one of the few working prototypes, Ezio proceeded to fly over and destroy every Borgia workshop, where the Bomber and various other weapons were being manufactured for their wars across [[Europe]].<ref name="FlyingMachine2.0"/>
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	===Colonial America===		===Colonial America===
	[[File:AC3 Connor Flying Machine.png\|thumb\|250px\|Connor attempting to pilot the Flying Machine]]		[[File:AC3 Connor Flying Machine.png\|thumb\|250px\|Connor attempting to pilot the Flying Machine]]
	In 1778, when the [[United States\|American]] [[wood]]worker [[Lance O'Donnell]] received plans from [[France]] for a folding chair,<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' – [[Thousand-Pound Idea]]</ref> he was also given plans for Leonardo's Flying Machine. In his excitement, Lance built the device and [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]] chose to test it. However, they were unaware of the heat required to provide elevation for the machine, and it promptly crashed into the ~~bay of~~ [[Davenport Homestead]] during the flight attempt.<ref>''Assassin's Creed III'' – [[Floating conversations]]: Homestead residents</ref>		In 1778, when the [[United States\|American]] [[wood]]worker [[Lance O'Donnell]] received plans from [[France]] for a folding chair,<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' – [[Thousand-Pound Idea]]</ref> he was also given a copy of plans for Leonardo's Flying Machine. In his excitement, Lance built the device and [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]] chose to test it. However, they were unaware of the heat required to provide elevation for the machine and it promptly crashed into the [[Davenport Homestead]]'s bay during the flight attempt.<ref>''Assassin's Creed III'' – [[Floating conversations]]: Homestead residents</ref>

	===Modern times===		===Modern times===
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	==Behind the scenes==		==Behind the scenes==
	Historically, it was believed that {{Wiki\|Tommaso Masini\|Tommaso Masini da Peretola}}, a pupil of Leonardo's, flew his master's machine for 1 kilometer in the countryside outside Florence in 1505, but had a rough landing and ended up with a broken leg.<ref>{{WP\|Monte Ceceri}}</ref>		Historically, it was believed that {{Wiki\|Tommaso Masini\|Tommaso Masini da Peretola}}, a pupil of Leonardo's, flew his master's machine for 1 kilometer in the countryside outside Florence in 1505, but had a rough landing and ended up with a broken leg.<ref>{{WP\|Monte Ceceri}}</ref> The bomber machine was never implemented as a plan by Leonardo, since his flying machine was unsuccessful due to the test flight his student had done.

	The ~~Bomber~~ machine was never implemented as a plan by Leonardo, since his flying machine was unsuccessful due to the test flight his student had done.

	The flying machine could be seen in the background of both of Leonardo's workshops.		The flying machine could be seen in the background of both of Leonardo's workshops.

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	After being forced into the service of the Borgia as an engineer, Leonardo significantly improved the design of the Flying Machine, alongside three other [[War Machine\|war machines]].<ref name="AnUnexpectedVisitor"/> The new Flying Machine, called the Bomber, could then be used more aggressively, rather than just for travel. The fire cannon it bore also allowed it to travel over greater distances, without pre-set fires on the ground.<ref name="FlyingMachine2.0"/>		After being forced into the service of the Borgia as an engineer, Leonardo significantly improved the design of the Flying Machine, alongside three other [[War Machine\|war machines]].<ref name="AnUnexpectedVisitor"/> The new Flying Machine, called the Bomber, could then be used more aggressively, rather than just for travel. The fire cannon it bore also allowed it to travel over greater distances, without pre-set fires on the ground.<ref name="FlyingMachine2.0"/>

			[[File:Flying Machine 2.0 6.png\|thumb\|left\|250px\|Ezio firing at a workshop in Valerina]]
	In order to weaken the Borgia forces, Ezio traveled to Valnerina to burn the plans for the Bomber, and destroy the working versions of it.<ref name="WarPlans"/> After stealing one of the few working prototypes, Ezio proceeded to fly over and destroy every Borgia workshop, where the Bomber and various other weapons were being manufactured for their wars across [[Europe]].<ref name="FlyingMachine2.0"/>		In order to weaken the Borgia forces, Ezio traveled to Valnerina to burn the plans for the Bomber, and destroy the working versions of it.<ref name="WarPlans"/> After stealing one of the few working prototypes, Ezio proceeded to fly over and destroy every Borgia workshop, where the Bomber and various other weapons were being manufactured for their wars across [[Europe]].<ref name="FlyingMachine2.0"/>
	~~[[File:Flying Machine 2.0 6.png\|thumb\|left\|250px\|Ezio firing at a workshop in Valerina]]~~
	Ezio also used the machine to attack any wagons that attempted to bring salvaged materials from the workshops to the safety of the fortress, including a single mounted messenger who attempted to alert [[Cesare Borgia]] of the attack. Finally, after ensuring that the design could not be used by the Borgia, Ezio crashed the machine he had been using into a wooden guard tower, destroying it completely.<ref name="FlyingMachine2.0"/>		Ezio also used the machine to attack any wagons that attempted to bring salvaged materials from the workshops to the safety of the fortress, including a single mounted messenger who attempted to alert [[Cesare Borgia]] of the attack. Finally, after ensuring that the design could not be used by the Borgia, Ezio crashed the machine he had been using into a wooden guard tower, destroying it completely.<ref name="FlyingMachine2.0"/>

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	In 1778, when the [[United States\|American]] [[wood]]worker [[Lance O'Donnell]] received plans from [[France]] for a folding chair,<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' – [[Thousand-Pound Idea]]</ref> he was also given plans for Leonardo's Flying Machine. In his excitement, Lance built the device and [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]] chose to test it. However, they were unaware of the heat required to provide elevation for the machine, and it promptly crashed into the bay of [[Davenport Homestead]] during the flight attempt.<ref>''Assassin's Creed III'' – [[Floating conversations]]: Homestead residents</ref>		In 1778, when the [[United States\|American]] [[wood]]worker [[Lance O'Donnell]] received plans from [[France]] for a folding chair,<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' – [[Thousand-Pound Idea]]</ref> he was also given plans for Leonardo's Flying Machine. In his excitement, Lance built the device and [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]] chose to test it. However, they were unaware of the heat required to provide elevation for the machine, and it promptly crashed into the bay of [[Davenport Homestead]] during the flight attempt.<ref>''Assassin's Creed III'' – [[Floating conversations]]: Homestead residents</ref>

	==Modern ~~day~~==		===Modern times===
	In 2014, the Templar front company [[Abstergo Entertainment]] created a digital model of the Flying Machine to use in their marketing campaign for the [[Helix\|Helix Navigator]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[21st century conversations\|Modern day]]</ref>		In 2014, the Templar front company [[Abstergo Entertainment]] created a digital model of the Flying Machine to use in their marketing campaign for the [[Helix\|Helix Navigator]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[21st century conversations\|Modern day]]</ref>

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	==Gallery==		==Gallery==
	<gallery captionalign="center" position="center~~" spacing="small~~" widths="180">		<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" widths="180">
	~~Realproject.jpg\|Leonardo da Vinci's sketch of the Flying Machine~~
	AC2 - Flying Machine concept.jpg\|Concept art of Ezio using the Flying Machine over Venice		AC2 - Flying Machine concept.jpg\|Concept art of Ezio using the Flying Machine over Venice
	NVNG 1.png\|The Flying Machine in Leonardo's Venetian workshop		NVNG 1.png\|The Flying Machine in Leonardo's Venetian workshop

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Appearances

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	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]''
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]''
			*''[[Echoes of History]]'' {{Mo}}

	==References==		==References==

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	{{Quote\|Have you ever watched a bird in flight? It's not about being lighter than air, it's about grace and balance. You must use your body's own weight to control your elevation and direction.\|Leonardo da Vinci describing the mechanics of the Flying Machine.\|Assassin's Creed II\|Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained}}		{{Quote\|Have you ever watched a bird in flight? It's not about being lighter than air, it's about grace and balance. You must use your body's own weight to control your elevation and direction.\|Leonardo da Vinci describing the mechanics of the Flying Machine.\|Assassin's Creed II\|Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained}}
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	{{Quote\|Have you ever watched a bird in flight? It's not about being lighter than air, it's about grace and balance. You must use your body's own weight to control your elevation and direction.\|Leonardo da Vinci describing the mechanics of the Flying Machine.\|Assassin's Creed II\|Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained}}		{{Quote\|Have you ever watched a bird in flight? It's not about being lighter than air, it's about grace and balance. You must use your body's own weight to control your elevation and direction.\|Leonardo da Vinci describing the mechanics of the Flying Machine.\|Assassin's Creed II\|Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained}}
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	{{Quote\|Have you ever watched a bird in flight? It's not about being lighter than air, it's about grace and balance. You must use your body's own weight to control your elevation and direction.\|Leonardo da Vinci describing the mechanics of the Flying Machine.\|Assassin's Creed II\|Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained}}		{{Quote\|Have you ever watched a bird in flight? It's not about being lighter than air, it's about grace and balance. You must use your body's own weight to control your elevation and direction.\|Leonardo da Vinci describing the mechanics of the Flying Machine.\|Assassin's Creed II\|Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained}}
	[[File:AC2 flying machine.png\|250px\|thumb\|The Flying Machine]]		[[File:AC2 flying machine.png\|250px\|thumb\|The Flying Machine]]
	The '''Flying Machine''' was a glider-like vehicle designed and built by the [[Italy\|Italian]] polymath [[Leonardo da Vinci]].<ref name="RomagnaHoliday">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' – [[Romagna Holiday]]</ref> It was first tested by the [[Assassins\|Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditiore]] in [[Venice]] in 1485.<ref name="NothingVentured">''Assassin's Creed II'' – [[Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained]]</ref>		The '''Flying Machine''' was a glider-like vehicle designed and built by the [[Italy\|Italian]] polymath [[Leonardo da Vinci]].<ref name="RomagnaHoliday">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' – [[Romagna Holiday]]</ref> It was first tested by the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditiore]] in [[Venice]] in 1485.<ref name="NothingVentured">''Assassin's Creed II'' – [[Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained]]</ref>

	Leonardo would go on to improve its design<ref name="AnUnexpectedVisitor">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' – [[An Unexpected Visitor]]</ref> by adding an incendiary [[cannon]] onto its back, which could both be used to attack and start fires to keep the machine aloft.<ref name="FlyingMachine2.0">''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood'' – [[Flying Machine 2.0]]</ref> This '''Bomber''' was manufactured in bulk by the [[House of Borgia\|Borgia]] forces in [[Valnerina]].<ref name="WarPlans">''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood'' – [[War Plans (Bomber)]]</ref>		Leonardo would go on to improve its design<ref name="AnUnexpectedVisitor">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' – [[An Unexpected Visitor]]</ref> by adding an incendiary [[cannon]] onto its back, which could both be used to attack and start fires to keep the machine aloft.<ref name="FlyingMachine2.0">''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood'' – [[Flying Machine 2.0]]</ref> This '''Bomber''' was manufactured in bulk by the [[House of Borgia\|Borgia]] forces in [[Valnerina]].<ref name="WarPlans">''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood'' – [[War Plans (Bomber)]]</ref>
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	===Venice===		===Venice===
	[[File:NVNG 3.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Ezio attempting flight for the first time]]		[[File:NVNG 3.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Ezio attempting flight for the first time]]
	Some time after arriving in Venice, Ezio and [[Antonio de Magianis]] attempted to find a way into the [[Palazzo Ducale di Venezia\|Palazzo Ducale]], so as to save Doge [[Giovanni Mocenigo]] from assassination by the [[~~Templars~~\|Templar]] [[Carlo Grimaldi]]. Upon stating with frustration that only ~~birds~~ could enter the heavily-guarded palazzo, Ezio remembered Leonardo's invention, and promptly left for [[Bottega di Leonardo\|~~his friend's~~ workshop]].<ref name="IfAtFirst">''Assassin's Creed II'' – [[If At First You Don't Succeed...]]</ref>		Some time after arriving in Venice, Ezio and [[Antonio de Magianis]] attempted to find a way into the [[Palazzo Ducale di Venezia\|Palazzo Ducale]], so as to save {{Wiki\|Doge of Venice\|Doge}} [[Giovanni Mocenigo]] from [[assassination]] by the [[Roman Rite of the Templar Order\|Italian Templar]] [[Carlo Grimaldi]]. Upon stating with frustration that only [[bird]]s could enter the heavily-guarded palazzo, Ezio remembered Leonardo's invention, and promptly left for his friend's [[Bottega di Leonardo\|workshop]].<ref name="IfAtFirst">''Assassin's Creed II'' – [[If At First You Don't Succeed...]]</ref>

	Initially, Leonardo thought that he would not be able to find someone crazy enough to test his machine, as it required them to jump off a tower; however, Ezio readily volunteered.<ref name="NothingVentured">''Assassin's Creed II'' – [[Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained]]</ref>		Initially, Leonardo thought that he would not be able to find someone crazy enough to test his machine, as it required them to jump off a tower; however, Ezio readily volunteered.<ref name="NothingVentured">''Assassin's Creed II'' – [[Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained]]</ref>
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	{{Quote\|The first designs were defective. Everyone who piloted one died, several even exploded. But we know this one works.\|A guard commenting on the Bomber.\|Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood\|Flying Machine 2.0}}		{{Quote\|The first designs were defective. Everyone who piloted one died, several even exploded. But we know this one works.\|A guard commenting on the Bomber.\|Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood\|Flying Machine 2.0}}
	After being forced into the service of the Borgia as an engineer, Leonardo significantly improved the design of the Flying Machine, alongside three other [[~~war Machines~~\|war machines]].<ref name="AnUnexpectedVisitor"/> The new Flying Machine, called the Bomber, could then be used more aggressively, rather than just for travel. The fire cannon it bore also allowed it to travel over greater distances, without pre-set fires on the ground.<ref name="FlyingMachine2.0"/>		After being forced into the service of the Borgia as an engineer, Leonardo significantly improved the design of the Flying Machine, alongside three other [[War Machine\|war machines]].<ref name="AnUnexpectedVisitor"/> The new Flying Machine, called the Bomber, could then be used more aggressively, rather than just for travel. The fire cannon it bore also allowed it to travel over greater distances, without pre-set fires on the ground.<ref name="FlyingMachine2.0"/>

	In order to weaken the Borgia forces, Ezio traveled to Valnerina to burn the plans for the Bomber, and destroy the working versions of it.<ref name="WarPlans"/> After stealing one of the few working prototypes, Ezio proceeded to fly over and destroy every Borgia workshop, where the Bomber and various other weapons were being manufactured for their wars across [[Europe]].<ref name="FlyingMachine2.0"/>		In order to weaken the Borgia forces, Ezio traveled to Valnerina to burn the plans for the Bomber, and destroy the working versions of it.<ref name="WarPlans"/> After stealing one of the few working prototypes, Ezio proceeded to fly over and destroy every Borgia workshop, where the Bomber and various other weapons were being manufactured for their wars across [[Europe]].<ref name="FlyingMachine2.0"/>
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	The flying machine could be seen in the background of both of Leonardo's workshops.		The flying machine could be seen in the background of both of Leonardo's workshops.

	After ~~downloading the~~ [[~~Battle of Forlì (DLC)\|~~''~~Battle of Forlì~~'' downloadable content]] ~~for~~ ''[[~~Assassin's Creed II~~]]'', a "Special Memory" was added to the map of [[Forlì]], where Ezio could use the Flying Machine at any time. This was likely added as another opportunity to gain the "'''Fly Swatter'''" [[Assassin's Creed II achievements\|achievement]].		After installing ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''{{'}}s [[Assassin's Creed II downloadable content\|downloadable]] expansion ''[[Battle of Forlì (DLC)\|Battle of Forlì]]'', a "Special Memory" was added to the map of [[Forlì]] where Ezio could use the Flying Machine at any time. This was likely added as another opportunity to gain the "'''Fly Swatter'''" [[Assassin's Creed II achievements\|achievement]].

	Successfully using and destroying the Bomber granted the "'''Boom!'''" [[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood achievements\|achievement]].		Successfully using and destroying the Bomber granted the "'''Boom!'''" [[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood achievements\|achievement]].