Question

Why doesn't an airplane fly tangentially to the earth?

Answer 1

Answer:

It is well-known that the groundvelocity of a plane or helicopter does not depend on relatively fastEarth rotation (~2000 km/h). But a rocket's ground velocity at the high enough altitudes does it increasing if the flying direction is close to the direction of rotation and vice versa.

Answer 2

Answer:

It is well-known that the groundvelocity of a plane or helicopter does not depend on relatively fastEarth rotation (~2000 km/h).

But a rocket's ground velocity at the high enough altitudes does it increasing if the flying direction is close to the direction of rotation and vice versa

Explanation: