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cruising altitude |
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A level determined by vertical measurement from mean sea level, maintained during a flight or portion thereof. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Turning off engines more often on the ground, ascending to cruising altitude more quickly, and installing fuel-saving wing tips have led to a decline in jet fuel demand. At a jet's cruising altitude, the device probably could spot an ash plume more than 80 km away, giving pilots more than enough time to divert their plane around the danger and warn other aircraft passing through the area. If you have the stomach for it, ask your seatmates how much they shelled out for the ride the next time you reach cruising altitude. |
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