Mark Vanhoenacker's New York Times article, "In Flight," offers a pilot's perspective on a London-to-Tokyo journey. He details the technical aspects of flight, such as engine operation and altimeter readings, alongside more poetic observations about the landscapes and skies viewed from the cockpit. The author explores the unique geography of airspace, divided into "sky countries" and marked by waypoints with sometimes whimsical names. Furthermore, he reflects on the wonder of flig...