Book 18, Question 103

How Do Planes Land on Snow and Ice?

Name: How Do Planes Land on Snow and Ice?
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Description: Planes land on snow and ice by using skis instead of wheels! Skis spread the plane's weight over a wide area, so it glides on top. Pilots also need a smooth, hard surface to land o

Planes land on snow and ice by using skis instead of wheels! Skis spread the plane's weight over a wide area, so it glides on top. Pilots also need a smooth, hard surface to land on.

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