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Video answers: ‘Circular runways’

Here are the answers to last Friday’s video, enjoy!

Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+

  1. He thinks it would be of benefit because it would allow planes to only land with a headwind and never with a crosswind.
  2. Three planes would be able to takeoff and land at the same time.
  3. They would feel as if the plane were making a slight turn, nothing more.
  4. It could reduce fuel burn in the area around the airport, and could reduce noise on standard arrivals as planes could fly in from any direction.
  5. The team suggest that it could handle the work of four runways while only being the length of three.

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Video: ‘Circular runways’

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This week’s video describes a circular runway concept that could revolutionise the way airports operate. Watch the video to find out how.

Try to answer the following questions about the video and come back on Monday for the answers.

Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+

  1. Why does Henk think that his circular runway would be of benefit?
  2. How many planes can takeoff and land on this runway at the same time?
  3. What would passengers feel as they landed?
  4. What other positive impacts could this type or runway have?
  5. In what way might this runway be more efficient than straight runways.

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