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Can satellites and airplanes fly in the mesosphere?
No, there is too much atmospheric drag at these heights for a satellite to maintain an orbit, but it is too high for airplanes which have 'air breathing' engines. Some high altitude planes such as the SR-71 Blackbird and U2 can fly up to 25km, but not as high as 50km which is the lower boundary for the Mesosphere. Some experimental rocket planes such as the X-15 have been able reach these heights.
How high do commercial airplanes fly?
Most fly between 30,000 and 50,000 feet.
Which layer of the atmosphere averages 8 miles above the earths surface?
troposphere atmospheric layer is 8 miles where the airplanes fly at
What must airplanes do to fly through the air?
In order to fly, airplanes use aerofoil-shaped wings. An aerofoil is a shape that forms higher pressure beneath than above, pushing the plane up. The engine helps to accelerate the aircraft to a high enough speed to overcome gravity.
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.
Where would atmospheric pressure be greatest at sea level on a mountaintop at the altitude at which planes fly or at the outer edge of the atmosphere?
Sea level. Actually atmospheric pressure is the greatest at the earths core
How do airplanes stay in flight?
Planes stay in flight because of bernoulli's principle. When air passes over a airplanes wing. The air that goes on the top of the wing moves faster than the air the goes on the bottom. Thsi auses a low pressure system above the wing and a high pressure system beneath the wing. The high pressure below the wing pushes the airplane up allowing it to fly.
Why are fighter jets pressurizes?
they fly almost above 15km, where atmospheric pressure is very low.
Why do cats not fly airplanes?
Because cats do not have the capability to fly airplanes.
Why does a person fly in airplanes?
Because people are not able to fly without a airplanes.
Can you fly airplanes on Grand Theft Auto IV?
You are unable to fly airplanes, however you can fly helicopters.
How do airplanes fly when they are heavier than air?
The airpresureunder the wings is greaterthan the pressure over the wings creating lift.
