Eli5: When a super fast plane like blackbird is going in a straight line why isn’t it constantly gaining altitude as the earth slopes away from it?

Question

In a debate with someone who thinks the earth could be flat, not smart enough to despute a point they are making plz help.

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Answer 1

Older video, but I suggest you watch it. Explains the very question you’re asking in an understandable way. Also, heavily makes fun of flat earthers.