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From Smithsonian Magazine: "Albatrosses are masters of soaring flight, able to glide over vast tracts of ocean without flapping their wings. So fully have they adapted to their oceanic existence that they spend the first six or more years of their long lives (which last upwards of 50 years) without ever touching land."
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∙ 12y agothese seabirds can soar for as long as the wind will blow or at least until it gets there or smells dinner on the way (doesn't sight food). sorry it's not your answer but its distance, not time that is its strongpoint. people think that they sleep while soaring and they can catch a jet stream and go forever. ah, no, there just birds .maybe a distressed bird in an unfavourable weather pattern might get caught up in it for a day but its not a migrator so it was in no hurry to get there anyway.
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Which is the bird that can glide more than 10000 miles without flapping wings?
An albatross can glide over a thousand miles without flapping its wings.
Can an albatross sleep in flight?
An Albatross can fly for a year without stopping. The Albatross has the largest wingspan of any bird. because of its huge wings, the albatross can glide for months on ocean winds without landing. This giant bird soars through the air at about 25 miles per hour (40kph). It can even sleep while flying
How many miles can an albatross glide by flapping its wings one time?
they can fly at about 600miles per hour
What is 35 is to 1 glide slope?
That is a very small glide slope. The glide slope is the amount an aircraft (or bird or whatever) sinks as it glides parallel to the ground. 35:1 means it will glide 35 meters (measured along the ground) and descend 1 meter (vertically) in still air (no updraft).
Can a 737 glide?
any aircraft can glide without fuel unless they have a control problem
What other animals can glide without wings?
A flying squirrel, certain types of snakes and a flying fish. These all can glide through the air without wings.
Can people glide?
Without an air resistance mechanism, no.
Is the word glide a verb?
Yes, the word "glide" can be used as a verb. It means to move smoothly and effortlessly, often without making much noise or effort.
How can a plane flying without engine?
Fly, no. Glide, yes.
Can birds go to sleep?
Of course. Advanced life forms always need sleep. Some birds rest on branches or in a nest. Others, like the albatross, sleep for a couple hours in the air as they glide.
How far can a turkey glide without flapping its wings?
20 yards
Do red pandas glide?
Yes, they can jump from tree to tree. They also move along the ground and mark their territory.
