Strong winds over the pacific

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#22

I would descend to a lower alt because winds are usally lower

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#23

You’ll use more fuel doing this. This is the reason planes step climb.

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#24

I did step climb

#25

Im just going to divert because of time and because I dont think I have enough fuel

#26

It’s very common during trans Pacific and trans indianic flights . They are called Jet Streams which are created due to the pressure difference at high altitudes over large water bodies . Most airlines plan in such a way to make best use of this natural phenomena to save fuel burn

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#27

I am obviously not as smart as most airlines :)

#28

Isn’t it the moisture that causes all the pressure different in the Jet Streams? @GladiatorAlpha

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#29

Yes, the routing and altitude will be adjusted to factor in winds on one of those flight planners if that’s whst you’re asking.

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#30

Thanks! I was mainly asking for example, if I fly from WSSS to KLAX instead will it factor it in to make the flight faster? Like will it route me into the wind so I can go faster?

#31

Tail winds will make you go faster. Usually in the Pacific you would get headwinds or slight winds that won’t make you go faster.

Someone correct me if i’m wrong.

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I have put an arrow onto which way the jet stream is.

That’s head winds I think that will make you slower.

Someone correct me if i’m wrong.

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#32

I mean this time im going the other direction (the direction of the wind) so it should path me into the wind so I have a higher ground speed right?

#33

Are you heading east?

#34

Yes (WSSS to KLAX if you are wondering)

#35

Are you using a track to get to LAX? May I please get a screenshot of where you are currently? What are the winds.

#36

No just https://fpltoif.com

Idk if it posted that link or not lmao

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I am assuming you are doing the route that passed south of Hawaii. I don’t think winds are that strong there.

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#39

Do you mind telling me the M Speed you’re at it seems like you’re going slow.

#40

I am flying very slow, just trying to fit it into my schedule, right now I am at M 0.65

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#41

And yes. :)

You’re in the jetstream.

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