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Old 11-02-2023, 10:40 PM   #447
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can a plane person tell me why we don't go in a straight line
1. Because the earth isn't flat. A straight line would = more miles traversed than using the curvature of the earth.
2. Utilizing jet streams w/tail wind means a faster flight + less fuel used.
3. Safety. In case of an emergency, being closer to land is better than being over open water.
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