In "Simple Aviation," Ahmed Abdel Salam Al-Kurdani takes us on an amazing journey through time, from ancient myths in which humans dreamed of flying like birds, through the first attempts at flight immortalized on temple walls and the story of Abbas Ibn Firnas, all the way to the hot air balloon and heavy aircraft that changed the face of the world in the early twentieth century. The book narrates how the dream transitioned from fantasy to science, and how aviation became a tool for shifting the balance of power in world wars, while simultaneously connecting peoples and bridging distances. It also highlights the importance of aviation to Egypt, as a symbol of progress and cultural development. It is a book that combines scientific storytelling with a historical touch, sending the reader soaring in a space of knowledge and enjoyment.

أحمد عبد السلام الكرداني (1870–1940م) كاتب ومؤرخ مصري، اهتم بدراسة التاريخ الإسلامي. ترك عدة كتب تتناول سير الشخصيات الإسلامية الكبرى. كما ساهم بمقالات في الصحف الفكرية. ويُذكر باعتباره واحدًا من رجال الثقافة في مصر الحديثة.