Do planes waving in the vast sky also have a speed limit? Maybe they are not as free as we think!
May 13, 2024
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Although, unfortunately, the sky is a space that thrills people with its endless vastness certain speed limits, even while flying Must be obeyed! “But how can there be
Although, unfortunately, the sky is a space that thrills people with its endless vastness certain speed limits, even while flying Must be obeyed!
“But how can there be a limit to the sky?” The question crossed your mind, we know. But the situation is not so simple, there are rules like in everything else.
Airplanes cannot adjust their speed to suit their needs.
The US Federal Aviation Administrationsets specific speed limits for different types of airspace to ensure the safety of all types of aircraft. These limits vary depending on factors such as flight altitude and proximity to the airport.
At an altitude of 3,048 m below sea level, the speed of all aircraft is the same 463 km per hourIt is limited to. But above 3,048 meters, the speed limits can go up to Mach 1. This means that you are flying at a speed of 1,235 km/h below the speed of sound, which means you are not allowed to break the sound barrier.
In Class B, C and D airspace near airports, speed limits are even lower.
In these regions Airplanes are allowed to travel at a speed of 370 km per hour. In this way, heavy air traffic and safety problems during landing and take-off are kept to a minimum.
Flights below 3,048 m above sea level (sea level), usually For small aircraft such as Cessna and Piper. Such aircraft do not exceed 3,048 m above sea level.
The default speed limit is set at 128 m/s.
Commercial or turboprop aircraft For . These aircraft generally fly at higher altitudes. This means they control their speed more carefully. It is very important to stabilize the speed of the aircraft, especially when they reach an altitude of 3,048 m or higher.
Flights above 3,048 m are known as the noise limit. It’s an issue that requires attention because of its potential to reach Mach One speeds. When flying above this altitude, the speed of all aircraft must not exceed Mach One, which is approximately 1,234,367 km per hour.
The boundaries in the airspace are also different.
Class B airspace, mostly Surrounds major airports. If you are below 3,048 m above sea level, the speed limit should be 128 m/s. However, if you fly above this altitude, the speed limit is set to Mach One, which is the noise limit.
In the area below this airspace No one can fly faster than 102.8 m/s. This rule is enforced due to heavy traffic entering and leaving airports.
In class C and D air spaces the speed limit is 102.8 m/s.
This speed limit is within four nautical miles of the airport, surrounded by airspace 76.20 cm Applies to all aircraft flying under MSL.
However, there are certain exceptions. For example the minimum safe flying speed of an aircraftIf , is higher than the maximum speed limit, the aircraft must maintain the minimum safe flight speed. In addition, speed limits can be flexible when flying in bad weather conditions or when connecting with another aircraft.
What happens if the speed limit is exceeded?
a plane, to maintain a safe flying speed or avoid bad weather conditions If air traffic control is forced to accelerate, the aircraft may exceed the speed limit. But a plane exceeding the speed limit and slowing down can happen when air traffic control orders it to do so.
If no instructions are received and the limit is exceeded, the pilot may receive a warning, his certificate may be suspended and even criminal action may be taken. Unfortunately, breaking aviation laws doesn’t seem to be as simple as getting a traffic ticket. Therefore Know speed limits and act consciously very important.
Sources: Aero Time, USA Today, Sky Although
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