What is Turbulence?

Posted By on Apr 25, 2011

Some people think turbulence is related to diet… Turbulence is “Bumpy Air”… This bumpy air can make for a bumpy ride! There are many causes of turbulence… Turbulence, or “bumpy air” can be caused by many things. Here are some examples… Gusty Winds Sometimes the winds are gusty. You know what I mean… you go outside and one minute the wind is howling and the next minute it is calm....

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How Fast is a Jet Plane?

Posted By on Apr 25, 2011

A passenger jet plane travels though the air at approximately 900 kilometres per hour (about 550 miles per hour, or 490 knots). This varies a little bit depending on the type of aircraft, but they are all around about this speed. The pilots might choose to fly a little faster if the flight is running late, but this burns extra fuel and will only reduce your flight time by a few minutes. This high speed can only be achieved at high...

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