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Flight levels are usually designated in writing as FLxxx, where xxx is a two- or three-digit number indicating the pressure altitude in units of 100 feet (30 m). In radio communications, FL290 would be pronounced as "flight level two nine (r) zero".
The FAI uses the term Kármán line to define the boundary between aeronautics and astronautics: [6] Aeronautics: For FAI purposes, aerial activity, including all air sports, within 100 km of Earth's surface. Astronautics: For FAI purposes, activity more than 100 km above Earth's surface.
Flight Level (FL) A surface of constant atmosphere pressure which is related to a specific pressure datum, 1013.2hPa, and is separated from other such surfaces by specific pressure intervals. Altitude above sea-level in 100 feet units measured according to a standard atmosphere.
Cabin pressurization is a process in which conditioned air is pumped into the cabin of an aircraft or spacecraft in order to create a safe and comfortable environment for humans flying at high altitudes.
The flight levels correspond to the altitude in 100-ft increments (hectofeet) above the pressure surface of 1,013.25 hPa calculated according to the standard atmosphere. For example, FL050 is the pressure surface 5,000 ft above the pressure surface 1,013.25 hPa.
6 paź 2023 · Considering the severe consequences of getting it wrong, understanding pressure altitude is critical to your flight’s safety. In this article, we’ll explain what pressure altitude is, how to calculate and use it, and how it fits in with the other types of altitude, like density altitude.
8 paź 2019 · On Earth we have air pressure, created by air molecules drawn down by gravity. In space there’s also a pressure created by particles like ions and electrons. These particles, heated and accelerated by the Sun create a giant balloon known as the heliosphere extending millions of miles out past Pluto.
