Here is the simplest, most intuitive book on the toughest lessons of flight, addressing the science of flying in terms, explanations, and illustrations that make sense to those who most need to understand: those who fly.

Long-rooted misconceptions are debunked. The book provides clear, minimal-math presentations -- starting with how airplanes fly, going on to clarify a diverse range of topics, such as design, propulsion, performance, high-speed flight, and flight testing.