How Do Pilots 'Make Up' Time During Flights?

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How Do Pilots 'Make Up' Time During Flights?

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Oct 26, 2023

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Because of the way flights are routed, pilots are sometimes able shave a few minutes from a flight plan while in the air. Learn why just flying faster wouldn't work in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/transport/flight/modern/do-pilots-make-up-time-in-air.htmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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How Do Pilots 'Make Up' Time During Flights?

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