People travel by plane, but there are many things about which they are not known. These are very interesting facts and everyone should know about them. Like do you know why airplanes like to fly over the ocean? Why not fly over the Himalayan Mountains or the Pacific Ocean? An aviation expert has answered this on the social media platform Quora. Which is very interesting.
Whenever there is a long flight, the flight path is changed and it is taken over the sea. This is done for your safety and the efficiency of the aircraft. Planes often fly the “Great Circle” route. On seeing it appears flat. But in reality it is not so. This is the shortest distance between two points on the globe. When you’re traveling thousands of miles, choosing the Great Circle route saves time and fuel. This distance reduces by passing over the sea.
sea surface temperature a
There is one more important thing. The sea surface temperature is one. The air over the sea is less turbulent than over land. This greatly reduces the chances of the plane getting stuck. So next time whenever you travel a long distance by plane, definitely see that you are traveling under the sea. This will be a beautiful sight.
dangerous for aircraft
Now the answer to the second question. Planes do not fly over the Himalayas and the Pacific Ocean because it can be dangerous for the plane. Usually any plane flies at a height of 30 thousand feet in the air. The peaks of the Himalayas are 20 thousand feet high. Therefore, if there is any change in the weather, there will be a risk of collision when the plane comes down. Second, the wind speed here is abnormal. Problems arise due to lack of oxygen. And most importantly, navigation in this area is negligible.
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FIRST PUBLISHED: April 1, 2024, 18:07 IST