Veteran parabolic flight pilot Eric Delesallet talks with Space.com's Tereza Pultarova about what it takes to create ...

A frightening moment during an attempted takeoff—when a plane suddenly lost all power—turned into an unlikely friendship for two passengers whose shared reaction went viral.

Takeoff may seem simple, but there's a lot happening behind the scenes. This video walks you through every step, with real pilot tips that reveal the precision required to leave the ground safely.