During IFR flight, ATC will dictate cruising altitude.
The speed of sound flying varies depending on the altitude, temperature, and humidity. On average, the speed of sound at cruising altitude ranges from approximately 660 to 720 miles per hour.
There is no certain cruising altitude for a commercial airline. it depends on where they are flying and how long they fly. most airlines fly above 10,000 ft. the max altitude is around 41,000 ft.
1500 ft
A KC-135 has a fuel burn rate of approximately 2200 gallons per hour when flying at cruising speed and altitude.
That depends on a lot of factors such as cruising altitude, aircraft's payload, model of 737, etc. However generally 737's burns 30 kg/ minute. 1800 kg/hr is a very rough estimate, given aircraft's flying at optimum cruising altitude, etc.
When flying from the east to west you should fly at an even number altitude to the nearest thousand. But when flying using Visual Flight Rules you should fly at an even altitude to the nearest thousand plus 500 feet.
A flight regime refers to the specific operational conditions and characteristics under which an aircraft is flying, typically categorized by factors such as altitude, speed, and maneuvering. Different flight regimes include takeoff, cruising, and landing, as well as specific conditions like subsonic, transonic, supersonic, and hypersonic flight. Each regime presents unique aerodynamic and performance challenges that affect how an aircraft is designed and operated. Understanding these regimes is crucial for pilots and engineers to ensure safe and efficient flight.
Zero, if the jet plane is on the ground, otherwise it depends at what altitude the plane happens to be flying. Cruising altitude for many passenger airliners is around five to seven miles. Military aircraft often fly at much higher altitudes.
In a commercial airliner flying at cruising altitude, the air pressure inside the airplane is considerably higher than the air pressure outside. The air pressure outside is too low for people to breathe comfortably, so the interior is pressurized.
Airliners prefer to fly at 36,000 feet primarily because this altitude allows them to operate above most weather disturbances and turbulence, resulting in a smoother flight experience. Additionally, the thinner air at this altitude reduces drag on the aircraft, enhancing fuel efficiency and allowing for longer range. Lastly, flying at 36,000 feet enables air traffic control to manage airspace effectively, as it is a standard cruising altitude for many commercial flights.
If flying level at the typical cruising altitude of an Airbus 380, approx 0.3% less than on the ground. However, in the vomit Comet you can experience a short spell of weightlessness.
I bird controls its altitude by flying. It flaps its wings to go up, and stops flapping them to go down. Its simple.