Newbee Question!

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Newbee Question!

Postby born_2_fly » Thu Dec 18, 2003 2:13 pm

Ok this may seem very simple to ya'll but im not an expert so here goes! Ever since i was young ive looked up at planes if i hear them or see them all of my freinds think im strange but ive got one question..............It is visible on all planes on a clear day to haw may engines they hav judgin by the contrails so how come i can see planes with one single contrail coming from the back a fair bit behind the plane? Any help appreciatied!

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Re: Newbee Question!

Postby Felix/FFDS » Thu Dec 18, 2003 2:16 pm

The contrails form individually, as they're left behind, the cloud expands and merges.
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Re: Newbee Question!

Postby Dan » Mon Jan 05, 2004 2:35 pm

How high does the plane have to be on an average day? I am thinking of FS2002.
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Re: Newbee Question!

Postby Craig. » Mon Jan 05, 2004 2:37 pm

30,000 feet on an average day, maybe 32,000.
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