Approach Density Altitude True Airspeed 
Plane and Pilot
JUNE 23, 2025
The Bonanza lay crumpled up in an empty lot just 2,400 feet from the approach end of the runway. While it wasn’t a particularly hot day, Big Bear’s density altitude was reported as 8,200 feet, resulting in a higher true airspeed compared to indicated airspeed. Moments later, the airplane crashed.
Flight Training Central
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
What effect does high density altitude have on aircraft performance? Floating caused by the phenomenon of ground effect will be most realized during an approach to land when at less than the length of the wingspan above the surface. Determine the approximate landing ground roll distance. It increases takeoff performance.
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Plane and Pilot
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
That approach was ugly like you read about, but at minimums, the needles were crossed. My first real PIC instrument approach was ferrying a C172 to Hyannis, Massachusetts, on Cape Cod for maintenance. In solid soup, approaching minimums, the pilot friend in the right seat said, “I’ve got the lights.”
Plane and Pilot
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
That approach was ugly like you read about, but at minimums, the needles were crossed. My first real PIC instrument approach was ferrying a C172 to Hyannis, Massachusetts, on Cape Cod for maintenance. In solid soup, approaching minimums, the pilot friend in the right seat said, “I’ve got the lights.”
Inflight Pilot Training
MAY 30, 2025
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Pilot Institute
MAY 4, 2024
Temperature An increase in temperature will increase the density altitude. A high density altitude decreases the performance of the engine and the wing. Your aircraft will fly at a faster true airspeed at higher density altitudes. We rounded up when determining the pressure altitude.
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MARCH 27, 2025
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