2007-08-23 00:52:01 · 12 answers · asked by G.xi 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
Because the clouds were below your cruising altitude. Pilots select altitudes based on fuel, winds aloft, and turbulence considerations.
2007-08-23 00:56:06 · answer #1 · answered by ZikZak 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since a plane often goes over the clouds, this is not a big deal. You might have missed it when the plane went through the clouds because there might have been no clouds in that spot. For better visibility.
2007-08-23 08:08:02 · answer #2 · answered by Masaki 367 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well having some flight time as a pilot.. We tend to stay away the clouds ... Clouds mean turbulent air... Above or below them is where we like to fly.. Only to pass through them when needed..
And given airline pilots have passengers to worry about they avoid turbulent air more so.... Note the reason clouds are so puffy and pretty is do to turbulent air currents that make them.
2007-08-23 08:05:49 · answer #3 · answered by the_gunfighter_45acp 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's much easier to navigate a plane in clear sky than it is through clouds blocking the view. Dark clouds contain strong electrical currents.
2007-08-24 06:04:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In general, clear air is smooth and not turbulent.
Inside of clouds there are violent up drafts, and down
drafts which place severe pressures upon aircraft
wings and tail structures. Unless the aircraft have been
specifically designed to withstand those severe forces, it
would be very dangerous to fly into large clouds especially
those which are dark and ugly looking.
2007-08-23 08:05:36 · answer #5 · answered by zahbudar 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As the two above have already said, the cruising height is above their normal level.
However, hav you had observed, i am sure you would have noticed the bird cutting through those clouds on its to way to reach that height and again while comes down to land.
If not, hope you would notice during your next journey.
2007-08-23 08:04:00 · answer #6 · answered by Sanjeev 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Going through clouds can cause turbulence, and it's likely there are more air pockets in clouds. That is why you often have rougher flights when the weather is bad.
2007-08-23 08:02:54 · answer #7 · answered by Purple_Rache 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it was a sunny day in LA when you landed hence you did not have to go through the clouds ?
2007-08-23 10:20:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jet turbines work best at about 30,000 ft . The descend through the clouds will be rougher as the air that is displaced has varying mass.
2007-08-23 09:19:57 · answer #9 · answered by JOHNNIE B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Besides the aforementioned turbulence and lightning, clouds have been known to hide mountains, as well.
2007-08-23 16:10:38 · answer #10 · answered by tyrsson58 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋