Why do planes not fly over the Arctic?
Much has been made of these regions as danger zones for planes – but are they really? It isn’t that planes can’t fly over these polar regions, it’s simply that there are technological, political, and logistical reasons preventing it. However, these limitations are being challenged, which could revolutionize air travel.
Why do planes fly over Greenland when crossing the Atlantic?
This route is called a geodesic or great circle. While map projections distort these routes confusing passengers, the great circle path is the shortest path between two far locations. This is why pilots fly polar routes saving time and distance. And this is why pilots often fly over Greenland.
Do planes fly the same route?
Firstly, some of the airspace routes are so busy that they are called “highways”. Usually, during a high flying season air traffic gets crowded and dispatchers watch planes flying one after another on the same route. Another reason why flight routes may be changed is because of weather conditions.
Do planes fly over the Pacific Ocean?
They never go directly across the Pacific Ocean to get to, say, San Francisco. They take a curved pattern that brings them, if not over Canada, then near it. Flights between the U.S. & Australia or New Zealand go directly over the Pacific waters, too.
Where do people pee on Mt Everest?
Most down suits have a full zip that goes from the outside of one leg across the top of your bum and then to the other leg. This allows you to gain access without needing to totally undress. It’s pretty easy once you get the hang of it. I haven’t ever had to go to the toilet other than urinate while actually climbing.
Do Mt Everest climbers wear diapers?
Some climbers actually wear diapers on summit day! I, like others not wanting to take chances at extreme altitudes, opted for taking immodium at camp 3, that kept me from having a bowel movement for 2.5 days until I was down at base camp.
Where do you poop on Everest?
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Where do climbers poop on Mt Everest?
Some climbers carry disposable travel toilet bags to use in the higher camps, while at Base Camp, there are toilet tents which have special drums where human waste goes. These can be taken away from the mountain and emptied safely.
Can helicopters reach the top of Everest?
The simple answer to your question is YES you can take a helicopter to the Mt. Everest summit. But it has some limitations. Most helicopters are designed to operate at around 10,000 feet.