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It means you have the doldrums (it's a sailing term).

A low-pressure nearly windless zone at the Equator is known as the doldrums.

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Where did a plane end up when it was trying to go to the equator from the northern hemisphere?

If a plane is attempting to fly to the equator from the northern hemisphere, it would ideally travel southward along a great circle route. Depending on its flight path, weather conditions, and navigational choices, it could end up at any point along the equator in various countries, such as Ecuador, Brazil, or Kenya, among others. Ultimately, the destination would depend on the specific coordinates chosen for the equatorial point of arrival.


What happens as planes fly over the equator?

As planes fly over the equator, they are still subject to the laws of physics and aviation. However, there may be some minor adjustments made by the pilots to account for the slight variations in the Earth's rotation and the Coriolis effect at the equator. Overall, the flight experience for passengers remains largely unchanged.


Who tried to fly around the world at the equator?

American aviator Steve Fossett attempted to circumnavigate the Earth at the equator in the GlobalFlyer aircraft in 2005. He successfully completed the journey, setting a world record for the longest nonstop flight in aviation history.


Can a plane fly around the world in an hour?

In theory, any plane can fly around the world in an hour, regardless of size or speed. It depends on your definition of 'around the world'. No existing plane can do this at the equator. But any plane can fly along a line of latitude that has the same full length as the distance the plane can fly in one hour. The faster the plane, the farther from the poles its lines of latitude will be.


The path of a plane flying due North from a spot on an equator would appear to fly which way?

It would appear to fly east based on the Coriolis effect.

Related Questions

How do birds fly all the way to south?

Birds do not fly all the way to the southern hemisphere, they fly to the equator.


Who was the first person to fly around the world on the equator?

Amelia Earhart


What was Amelia Earhart's main goal?

To fly round the world as near the Equator as possible.


What was goal of Amelia Earhart's quest?

To fly around the world as near as possible to equator.


What did Amelia Earhart Attemped to do?

She attempted to fly around the world as close to the equator as she could.


Did Amelia Earhart try to fly aroung the world on the equator?

Yes, that was her stated aim.


Do planes fly uphill from the poles to the equator?

No. Planes fly horizontally, but the concept of horizontal depends on the direction of gravity. Gravity pulls towards the center of the Earth, so "down" at the poles is the same as "down" at the equator, i.e. towards the center of the Earth.


How long is the flight from new york to equator?

It really depends. If you fly straight down to the equator, it would take 2-3 hours. However, if you decided to fly to the equator on the other side of the world, that might take just a little longer, probably in the 19-21 hour range depending on wind current and weather.


Where would you find a dragon fly?

Anywhere in a clean and green garden of a place near equator.


What was Amelia earthart's ultimate goal in life?

It was to fly around the world as near to the equator as possible.


When will the moon fly off from the earth's orbit?

When gravity disappears, and pigs fly along with it.


Do uincorns fly with wings?

no they fly with sugar spice and magic.....along with a little jet fuel