What is the wind speed of a jet blast?
What is the wind speed of a jet blast? A large jet-engined aircraft can produce winds of up to 100 knots (190 km/h; 120 mph) as far away as 60 metres (200 ft) behind it at 40% maximum rated power. Jet blast can be a hazard to people or other unsecured objects behind the aircraft, and is capable of flattening buildings and destroying vehicles.
What is the safe distance to avoid jet blast?
According to the data above, you should give yourself at least 400 feet of room behind the preceding aircraft...let's call that 500 feet to be extra cautious.
Where is the safest place to sit in a jet?
However, statistically speaking, a seat close to an exit in the front or rear, or a middle seat in the back third of the plane offers the lowest fatality rate.
Why are planes pressurized to 8000 feet?
The Cabin Altitude of a pressurised aircraft is normally maintained at and altitude of 8,000 ft or less as a compromise between the physiological needs of the crew and passengers and the structural limitations of the aircraft. At 8,000 ft the use of supplemental oxygen is not required.