#TIL about sonic boom refraction in the upper atmosphere https://gizmodo.com/faa-takes-first-step-to-scrap-the-ban-on-supersonic-flights-over-the-u-s-2000779632
GizmodoFAA Takes First Step to Scrap the Ban on Supersonic Flights Over the U.S.Sean Duffy says new tech makes it safer for people on the ground who are worried about sonic booms.
Replying to @darkuncle@infosec.exchange
@darkuncle If a supersonic plane made some people want to fly in that instead of their private jets, that might reduce the huge amount of private jets being used? wishful thinking, I know. 😬
Replying to @timo21@mastodon.sdf.org
@timo21 I get the feeling that the allure of the private jet is primarily in not having to consider the schedule of any other person.