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The feasibility of transatlantic flights using supersonic planes
32:29 - 37:59 (05:29)
Supersonic planes may not necessarily be the most practical solution for transatlantic travel, as they require long runways and may not be time-saving for the average individual traveling only occasionally across the Atlantic.
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The limited number of flights and routes for cross-Atlantic travel makes supersonic flights, like the Concorde, impractical because it doesn't offer a significant time-saving, except for those who travel weekly or frequently.
32:29 - 34:43 (02:13)
Summary
The limited number of flights and routes for cross-Atlantic travel makes supersonic flights, like the Concorde, impractical because it doesn't offer a significant time-saving, except for those who travel weekly or frequently.
ChapterThe feasibility of transatlantic flights using supersonic planes
Episode#587 - Rory Sutherland - 19 Of Human Behaviour's Weirdest Quirks
PodcastModern Wisdom
The return journey from New York to London required waking up early and losing a full day due to time differences, making it less desirable than flying from London to New York.
34:43 - 36:11 (01:28)
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The return journey from New York to London required waking up early and losing a full day due to time differences, making it less desirable than flying from London to New York.
ChapterThe feasibility of transatlantic flights using supersonic planes
Episode#587 - Rory Sutherland - 19 Of Human Behaviour's Weirdest Quirks
PodcastModern Wisdom
The length of airport runways is determined by factors such as the weight and size of planes, the type of runway surface, and the location of the airport.
36:11 - 37:59 (01:48)
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The length of airport runways is determined by factors such as the weight and size of planes, the type of runway surface, and the location of the airport. Some airports, like St. Morgan (Newquay) in the UK, have unexpectedly long runways due to their military origins.