Millions of people travel by airplane every day, but how many of them actually know how planes get in the air, stay in the air, and safely get passengers to their destination? Readers will know all these things and more after exploring this deep dive into the science of flight. Detailed diagrams and amazing illustrations take readers into the cockpit of a plane, explain how radar works, and break down the basic parts of an aircraft. The immersive design also features eye-catching sidebars and photographs to create a unique guide to the application of physics in the past and present.