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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.
Why do pilots depend on the jet streams?
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.
Which layer of atmosphere do jet pilots prefer flying?
stratosphere
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?
What advantages do pilots have when flying on a jet stream?
A jet stream can increase ground speed by up to 200 mph if going the same direction. But it may be a bumpy ride.
Fast moving currents of air found near the top of the troposphere are called?
Jet streams~ Rebecca
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.
Do jetstreams aid eastbound airplanes?
Yes. Airlines sometimes change their flight planned routes to take advantage of the jet stream when flying East, and avoid the jet stream when flying West.
What are high altitude high velocity of air called?
jet streams
