To: C19fan
2 posted on 
02/20/2019 1:47:28 AM PST by 
Stosh
 
To: Stosh
The 801 MPH is ground speed not airspeed. Mach 1 is based on airspeed not motion relative to the gound.
3 posted on 
02/20/2019 1:51:39 AM PST by 
C19fan
 
To: Stosh
28 posted on 
02/20/2019 6:08:39 AM PST by 
Delta 21
(You can fool others.  You can fool yourself.  Reality does not accept your bull$h!t.  I am reality.)
 
To: Stosh
Speed of sound still 750 mph but you must be traveling that speed in relation to the wind. To the plane in the wind its still only going 500-600. No sonic booms. No structural problems.
31 posted on 
02/20/2019 6:25:29 AM PST by 
Vaquero
(Don't pick a fight with an old guy. If he is too old to fight, he'll just kill you .)
 
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