Daddy! How does that airplane stay up in the sky?”
That was Arjun’s big question one sunny afternoon.
And like always, Daddy Goutham had the perfect way to explain it—with a story, a few drawings, and lots of imagination.
Let’s fly into this fun conversation and explore how airplanes actually work… through the eyes of a 5-year-old!
The Big Question
Arjun: “Daddy! How does that airplane stay up in the sky?”
Goutham: “Ooh, great question! Let’s find out.”
This is how every adventure in learning begins—with a curious mind.
The Magic Is in the Wings
Goutham: “The wings are super important. When the plane goes fast, the air moves over the wings and lifts it up!”
Arjun: “Like magic wings?”
Airplane wings aren’t just for show. They’re designed to move air in a special way. That’s where the magic of lift begins.
The Air Helps It Fly
Goutham: “Air moves faster over the top of the wing and slower underneath. That difference pushes the plane up!”
Arjun: “So the air helps the plane fly?”
This invisible force is called lift—it’s like the air giving the airplane a big push upward!
The Engines Give It Power
Goutham: “The engines push the plane forward super fast. That helps the wings lift it!”
Arjun: “Like rocket speed!”
Engines don’t make the plane fly up, they make it move forward. The wings + speed = takeoff!
Up, Up, and Away!
Goutham: “So the wings, the air, and the engines… they all work together to make it fly!”
Arjun: “Now I want to be a pilot!”
And just like that, curiosity turned into a dream.
Want to Spark Curiosity in Your Little One Too?
Download our FREE printable activity sheet on “How Airplanes Fly” — with a hands-on wing experiment, a world map, and fun facts like:
- Drawing and coloring your own airplane
- Fun Facts about airplanes and how they fly
- Labeling and knowing the parts of an airplane
Follow @ArjunAsks for More Fun Why-Questions!
From “Why do we burp?” to “Why is it night in India when it’s day in America?” — Arjun has LOTS of questions.
And Daddy Goutham’s got the simplest, science-backed answers.
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Let’s turn curiosity into confidence—one question at a time!
