Air Facts

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Density altitude at CBE was over 3,000 and, with airport elevation at 775 and the mountain straight ahead, I decided to go missed and fly to the alternate of MRB (Martinsburg, West Virginia). That was a big help practicing the maneuver again all these years later.

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AOPA

JULY 2, 2024

The AOPA Air Safety Institute cautioned pilots and organizers of backcountry events to be prepared for wind shifts, traffic management challenges, and high density altitude at larger events as interest in off-airport operations continues to grow.

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AV Web

JUNE 5, 2025

The Foundation advises that only aircraft equipped for rough field operations attempt to land here, and pilots should have experience with mountain, canyon and high-density altitude flying. This marks JRBAF’s second public-use property, following the opening of 45 Ranch in the Owyhee Canyonlands in 2024.

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Flying Magazine

JUNE 10, 2025

degree glideslope, high density altitude, and an approach speed of 150 knots, all of which put our nominal descent rate very close to the book maximum of 1,000 ft/min. Before FlightPulse, I probably wouldn’t have remembered it. This one is for an unstable approach due to an excessive descent rate (1,232 ft/min).

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Flight Training Central

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

What effect does high density altitude have on aircraft performance? What is the effect of a temperature increase from 35 to 50 °F on the density altitude if the pressure altitude remains at 8,000 feet MSL? The result of the interference of the surface of the Earth with the airflow patterns about an airplane.

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Flying Magazine

JUNE 6, 2025

The foundation advises that only aircraft equipped for rough field operations attempt to land here, and pilots should have experience with mountain, canyon and high-density altitude flying.

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Density Altitude Pilot 40

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

You can also use it for unit conversions, estimating wind correction angles, and figuring out density altitude. Using the Air Density Windows and the Baseplate The disk also features cut-out windows designed for air density-related calculations. and read the altitude shown. Thats not all.

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Groundspeed True Airspeed Density Altitude Knot 52

Flight Training Central

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

What condition applies when taking off at a high density altitude? Denotes area protected for an aircraft approaching or departing a runway. Denotes entrance to runway from a taxiway. Shorter takeoff roll Higher induced drag Lower induced drag Correct! What is the difference between a normal landing and a crosswind landing?

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Density Altitude Aileron Pilot Drag 98

Plane and Pilot

MARCH 28, 2025

Operators living at high density altitudes would benefit from using a finer pitch setting, while owners prioritizing cruise performance can go with a more coarse-pitch setup. This arrangement makes pitch changes very fast and accurate. The price is $8750, which includes an 11-inch spinner ready for top coat.

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Density Altitude Airfoil Airplanes Pilot 93

Plane and Pilot

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

We emphasized that a lightweight design with high durability for primitive airstrips and maximum throttle response for short field performance would be essential for this new propeller.

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Density Altitude Thrust Pilot General Aviation 98

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Find the density altitude of an airport with a field elevation of 843, an air temperature of 7 Celsius, and a barometric pressure of 29.83. For a comprehensive guide to the questions in the quiz plus instructions describing all the remaining functions and features, read the Sporty’s E6B Flight Computer Manual. knots Correct!

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Flight Plan True Airspeed Flight Computer Groundspeed 52

Pilot Institute

MARCH 26, 2025

Key Takeaways Air density affects aircraft performance, including lift, engine power, and propeller effectiveness. Factors influencing air density include altitude, temperature, pressure, and humidity. High-density altitude reduces aircraft performance, requiring flight adjustments. What Is Air Density?

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Density Altitude Pilot True Airspeed Lift 52

Plane and Pilot

JULY 16, 2024

Density Altitude Questions about density altitude range from computing the effects of changes in air temperature to evaluating the best response in a given flight scenario. The important thing to remember with these questions is that density altitude changes inversely with altitude.

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Ask a Flight Instructor

AUGUST 14, 2024

Or, is it legal/accurate to compare density altitudes? and Temp of 17c, then Density Altitude is ~ 12000ft. Likewise, if we hypothetically just use 8000ft Pressure Altitude but plug in 33c into an electronic E6B, we also get 12000ft Density Altitude.

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Plane and Pilot

JULY 1, 2025

The calculated density altitude was 4,790 feet. Probable cause(s): The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees after takeoff, during high density altitude weather conditions. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.

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Density Altitude Airplanes Runway Pilot 55

Flying Magazine

JUNE 18, 2025

Fuel mixture management changes for the better, because the manifold pressure remains constant for takeoff and climb (full rich) regardless of altitude and density altitude below the critical 18,000 feet. Moreover, the engine mod moves the airplane’s CG forward so you can load more stuff in the cabin.

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Plane and Pilot

JUNE 23, 2025

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. The pilot continued the turn to final but overshot the extended runway centerline. There were other factors combining to cause the overshoot.

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True Airspeed Knot Runway Density Altitude 53

Plane and Pilot

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Being 10, 15 feet [altitude] with a tree off your right wingtip is not uncommon when youre in a tight bowl trying to come in on a base to final. Know how your airplane performs with increased density altitudes. Density altitude is not as respected as it should be. Study weather conditions closely.

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Density Altitude Runway Pilot Airplanes 98

Northstar VFR

JULY 28, 2023

This ensures everyone is reading the same altitudes. Density Altitude Density altitude is my personal favorite, and the reasoning is simple. It’s the altitude at which your airplane thinks it's at. When checking your ATIS (or AWOS/ASOS), sometimes you’ll hear at the very end “Density Altitude feet”.

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Chess In the Air

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Self-launch from high-altitude airports, not just from Boulder but also after a possible landout at another airport. The density altitude can be several thousand feet higher. Boulder is at 5,300 ft, Salida at 7,500, Leadville at 10,000.

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Density Altitude Cockpit Tail Runway 98

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Known for being smooth and nearly bulletproof, its only significant drawback is the lack of power, most noticeable when flying in higher density altitudes and at higher weights. Every unmodified 170—including this one—has the 6-cylinder, 145 hp Continental C-145, later renamed the O-300.

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Air Facts

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Density altitude at CBE was over 3,000’ and, with airport elevation at 775′ and the mountain straight ahead, I decided to go missed and fly to the alternate of MRB (Martinsburg, West Virginia).

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Approach Density Altitude Runway Airplanes 52

AeroSavvy

AUGUST 20, 2021

I spent a few months researching aircraft performance and high altitude airport flying techniques. Density Altitude Piston engines, wings, and propellers lose efficiency as they climb to less dense air at higher altitudes. Pressure altitudes were converted to density altitude.

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Density Altitude OAT Airplanes Fixed Base Operator 52

Flying Magazine

MAY 13, 2024

This was a no-brainer for me because I need pilots to be able to get the wind direction and speed, as well as the density altitude.” But I think they are not going to be a huge deal, especially because we installed a [SayWeather] system and a windsock.

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Density Altitude Runway Pilot Airplanes 117

Flying Magazine

MAY 10, 2024

2: What effect does high density altitude have on the efficiency of a UA propeller? Density altitude does not affect propeller efficiency. Poor visibility and intermittent precipitation Correct answer: B Example question No. Propeller efficiency is increased. Propeller efficiency is decreased.

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Weight-Shift-Control Air Traffic Control Aeronautical Decision-Making Density Altitude 112

Inspire

JULY 7, 2022

Rossier discusses the impact of density altitude on aircraft performance. In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Robert N. The post The Sum of All Factors first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Density Altitude Hangar 40

Flying Magazine

MAY 19, 2025

Each day, the team at Aircraft For Sale picks an airplane that catches our attention because it is unique, represents a good deal, or has other interesting qualities. You can read Aircraft For Sale: Todays Top Pick at FLYINGMag.com daily. Todays Top Pick is a 1980 Mooney M20K 305 Rocket.

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Transponder Airplanes Pilot Density Altitude 82

iPad Pilot News

OCTOBER 8, 2024

It’s a great way to determine groundspeed, density altitude and many other crucial performance calculations. The powerful iPhone/iPad app expands on all the features of the traditional E6B, including 27 aviation functions, 22 conversions, basic calculator, and complete timer features. in the App Store.

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Pilot Flight Computer Aeronautical Information Manual Weather 98

iPad Pilot News

OCTOBER 8, 2024

It’s a great way to determine groundspeed, density altitude and many other crucial performance calculations. The powerful iPhone/iPad app expands on all the features of the traditional E6B, including 27 aviation functions, 22 conversions, basic calculator, and complete timer features. in the App Store.

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Pilot Flight Computer Aeronautical Information Manual Weather 96

Plane and Pilot

MAY 3, 2025

There were only five stall-related accidents, most on high density altitude takeoffs at or near gross weight. We found six runway overrun accidents. The airplanes will float, especially when landing with partial flaps and extra speed. One of those followed an intersection takeoff.

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Approach Airplanes Weight-Shift-Control Stability 72

Gary's Flight Journal

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Density altitude was -1,800 feet. I set up four cameras this morning so I hope the video turns out interesting and entertaining. I roll for take off at 7:45 sunrise was 7:16. The ride was smooth and 3 Tango Charlie made very good power on departure. I picked up flight following with Dover as I approached Delaware Coastal.

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ABEAM

JULY 5, 2024

We flew very high, and the heat (ISA +23°C) that further drove up our Density Altitude did not help for the oxygen saturation in our blood. Before the Al Ula VOR, we were asked to deconflict ourselves without the help of ATC on the TIBA (Traffic Information Broadcast by Aircraft) frequency of 122.8

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VOR Density Altitude Approach Final Approach 52

Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Flying to Oshkosh for EAA AirVenture took us over high terrain, choosing our fuel stops with density altitude in mind. The family steed at this point was a Cessna 175 with every STC in the book, including STOL kit, gap seals, 180 hp Lycoming, constant speed prop, and new avionics, including an IFR GPS.

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Learn to Fly

JULY 11, 2024

This happens regardless of weight, bank angle, temperature, density altitude, or center of gravity. Because stall speeds change based on the aircraft’s configuration, aerodynamic loads, and environmental conditions, determining exactly when an aircraft might stall can be difficult.

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Airfoil Center of Gravity Density Altitude Drag 40

Air Facts

MAY 24, 2024

Even though this was late May, it was early enough in the day that the temperatures and density altitude hadn’t climbed to outrageous heights—yet. After one last check to my left to make sure there weren’t any yahoos on an unapproved short final (old habit), I took the runway then pressed the throttle in to full power.

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Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Flying to Oshkosh for EAA AirVenture took us over high terrain, choosing our fuel stops with density altitude in mind. The family steed at this point was a Cessna 175 with every STC in the book, including STOL kit, gap seals, 180 hp Lycoming, constant speed prop, and new avionics, including an IFR GPS.

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Knot Weather Density Altitude True Airspeed 81

Northstar VFR

JULY 7, 2024

It’s one thing to understand what density altitude is, but it’s another to be able to explain it in a way that a student can understand and apply correctly. Another major part of the CFI ground training is the knowledge area. Flight instructors have to be familiar with all of the knowledge areas and be able to teach them clearly.

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