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In simple terms - they save fuel !... If you're flying in the same direction as a jet-stream is flowing - it takes less energy to maintain the plane's speed.
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What is the strong steady winds high in the atmosphere used by pilots?
They're called 'jet streams'.
What are high altitude rivers of air?
you mean jet streams...or thermals?
Jet streams generally flow toward the?
The major jet streams on Earth are westerly winds that flow west to east.
Why does a jet stream curve and bend?
Think about it this way. If it was flat then jet streams would be straight. But the Earth is round so jet streams are curved because of the curvature of the Earth.
How fast are jet streams?
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What do pilots take advantage of?
Pilots often take advantage of jet streams. If going in the same direction, jet stream can add up to 200mph to their ground speed.
What do pilots often take advantage of?
Pilots often take advantage of jet streams. If going in the same direction, jet stream can add up to 200mph to their ground speed.
What is the strong steady winds high in the atmosphere used by pilots?
They're called 'jet streams'.
What winds are strong steady and used by pilots?
The Jet Streams - they're fast currents of air circulating the globe.
What are high altitude rivers of air?
you mean jet streams...or thermals?
Fast moving currents of air found near the top of the troposphere are called?
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Where are the major jet streams in the ocean?
There are 2 jet streams in the northern hemisphere and 2 in the southern hemisphere. They are known as the subtropical jet stream and the polar jet streams subsequently for get side.
What are high altitude high velocity of air called?
jet streams
What two major jet streams are in the northern hemisphere?
The Polar Jet Stream and the Subtropical Jet Stream are the two strongest jet streams in the Northern Hemisphere. The Southern Hemisphere has two major jet streams like the Northern Hemisphere.
How do jet streams create local storms?
Jet Streams are fast blowing winds above the troposphere. The blow at speeds of upto 120kmph. When two jet streams collide it causes storms.
Jet streams generally flow toward the?
The major jet streams on Earth are westerly winds that flow west to east.
What are polar jet streams?
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