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Yes. The rule is East-Odd and West-Even. This means that if youre flying any heading on the east side of the compass, you are supposed to cruise at an altitude that is odd-thousands plus 500 feet. 3,500 feet, 5,500 feet, 7,500 feet etc. And if youre flying any heading on the west side of the compass even thousands plus 500.... 4,500, 6,500, 8,500 and so on. The idea being that two airplanes approaching head on (which is the hardest to spot) will always be separated by 1000 feet of altitude even if they are not communicating with ATC or each other.
In areas or flight conditions where aircraft are flying under the control of a tower or other air-traffic controllers, it is ATC's duty to keep aircraft separated, ATC will try to use the East-odd West-even rule when it is suitable, but is not bound by it by any means.
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Does barometric pressure go up or down in high altitudes?
Should you be flying does barometric pressure go up or down
Why was the sky blue when airplanes not flying is the constant haze caused by airplanes not clouds?
The sky appears blue due to Rayleigh scattering, where shorter blue wavelengths of light are scattered more than other colors by molecules in the Earth's atmosphere. This scattering effect is present regardless of whether airplanes are flying or not. Airplane contrails can contribute to haze under certain atmospheric conditions, but they are not the primary reason for the sky's blue color.
What does potential and kinetic energy have to do with paper airplanes?
It all started when a guy named ken base jumped off a cliff with a flying fox
What is medium altitude?
Medium altitude refers to the range of altitudes typically between 2,000 and 7,000 meters above sea level. It is a zone in the atmosphere where weather patterns, atmospheric conditions, and cloud formations can vary significantly. Aircraft flying at medium altitudes usually experience smoother air compared to lower altitudes.
Do airplanes make clouds?
Yes, very small ones. Airplanes leave contrails at high altitude. This is actually a small cloud formed by the effect of the aircraft disturbing the air. But an airplane does not create the large clouds that you see in the sky.
Why do jet airplanes fly at high altitudes?
Jet airplanes fly at high altitudes because it is more fuel efficient. Flying at higher altitudes uses less fuel than flying at lower altitudes.
How do airplanes protect people from the decreased air pressure when flying at high elevations?
When flying at hight altitudes (+12,000FT) planes pressurize the cabin so passengers can stay conscious without wearing oxygen masks.
Why do people choose to drink tomato juice specifically while flying on airplanes?
People choose to drink tomato juice while flying on airplanes because the taste of tomato juice changes at high altitudes due to the pressurized cabin environment, making it more enjoyable for some people.
What were airplanes built for?
Airplanes were built for flying and transportation purposes.
What does airplanes have to do with flying?
They fly.
What is airplane flying level?
Airplanes fly at different levels according to their size and noise. Smaller planes fly at the troposphere. Bigger airplanes fly on the stratosphere.
How is War World 1 different from other war?
The first war between flying machines (airplanes).
When flying north or south or are you at odd or even altitudes?
When flying north or south, aircraft typically operate at odd altitudes when heading north and even altitudes when heading south. This altitude assignment helps maintain safe vertical separation between aircraft traveling in opposite directions. For example, an aircraft flying north might cruise at 33,000 feet (odd), while one flying south would be at 32,000 feet (even). This system is part of air traffic control's efforts to ensure safe and efficient airspace management.
Where in hecksher state park do they fly airplanes?
Flying in airplanes: up to scratch idea
When did people start flying in airplanes?
In 1903.
How do you put the word altitude into a sentence?
Cake mixes contain special directions for use in high altitudes. Many marathon runners train at high altitudes to ensure optimal lung functioning in competitions. The pilot announced to the passengers and flight crew that the plane had reached a comfortable flying altitude.
How many airplanes are flying at the same time in the world?
there is bob flying one and bill
