Discusses the history, types, and parts of planes; describes the parts and mechanics of an engine; and explains how a plane takes flight and stays in the air.
With flaps to lift allowing readers to see the details inside an aircraft's outer skin, an examination of both propeller-driven and jet-engine airplanes explores the principles that allow an airplane to rise and remain in the air, and to maneuver, climb, dive and come to a safe landing.