Before diving into the methods, it's essential to understand the difference between altitude and elevation. Altitude refers to the height of an object or place above a given planetary reference plane, ...

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If you want to learn how to prevent altitude sickness, you need to understand how it can occur. And few people are as familiar with how it can ruin a hunt as Cody Arnold, who worked as a hunting guide ...

Question: How are flight altitudes determined? — Submitted by reader Mario B. Easley, S.C. Answer: The flight operator files a requested altitude, usually done by the flight dispatcher, based on ...