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Planes are being grounded at Phoenix Sky Harbor due to excessive heat. What's next?

Apparently, some planes can't go up if it's over 118 degrees. O_o

Posted - June 19, 2017
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  • Better to stay on the ground than attempt a take off at risk.
      June 19, 2017 10:41 PM MDT
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  • 16792
    There are two reasons for that:
    Firstly, the tarmac (asphalt) softens, making it harder for aircraft to build up to airspeed, and secondly hotter air is thinner, meaning that aircraft can't get enough lift in taking off and landing. It's not a problem when cruising.
    https://www.cntraveler.com/stories/2016-06-20/its-so-hot-some-planes-cant-fly-heres-why
      June 20, 2017 4:02 AM MDT
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  • 44619
    Will you please refrain from stealing my answers.

      June 20, 2017 7:21 AM MDT
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  • 22891
    they might be grounded for a while
      June 20, 2017 3:22 PM MDT
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