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Thursday, 13 August 2015

Cars & Transportation: Aircraft: “Question: Why do planes leave long white trails in the sky?” plus 5 more

Cars & Transportation: Aircraft: “Question: Why do planes leave long white trails in the sky?” plus 5 more


Question: Why do planes leave long white trails in the sky?

Posted: 13 Aug 2015 01:51 AM PDT

When fuel is burnt it turn into CO2 and Water.

This water vapour comes out the exhaust into VERY cold air, -50C or so at the height the planes fly. It instantly condenses and freezes, leaving a vapour trail.

Exactly the same as you can see your breath on a frosty morning, or the exhaust of a cold car engine.

Question: How do pilots Start a plane?

Posted: 13 Aug 2015 01:34 AM PDT

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