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This Flight Path Looks Wrong

Discussion in 'Other News' started by Chinatown, Feb 9, 2026.

  1. Feb 9, 2026 #1
    Chinatown

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  3. Feb 9, 2026 #2
    mjd4277

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    Proof that the shortest distance between two points isn’t always a straight line!
     
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  4. Feb 9, 2026 #3
    nikmirbre

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    It also appears to allow for any emergency landings too, staying close to land.
     
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  5. Feb 9, 2026 #4
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    Great arc with routing for emergency landing options, yes. Hey @Flat Earth Trucker what do you think about this "curved" flight path?
     
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  7. Feb 9, 2026 #5
    Chinatown

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    Is the flight time reduced by flying against the rotation of the earth?
     
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  8. Feb 9, 2026 #6
    wichris

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    No. Atmosphere rotates with the earth.
     
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  9. Feb 9, 2026 #7
    mjd4277

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    It’s a necessity for twin engined airliners,as they have to follow ETOPS rules
     
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  10. Feb 11, 2026 #8
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    People who make videos like that should be taken out and shot. All drama, few facts. Either explain it properly, or sit down and shut up.
     
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