Professional Pilot
JULY 7, 2025
By Karsten Shein Comm-Inst Climate Scientist QNE, QNH, and QFE describe different altitudes for different phases of flight, but also serve as pressure altitude (QNE) or density altitude (QNH). Every pilot knows that aircraft fly because the forces of lift and thrust balance or exceed the weight and drag countering them.
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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Flight Training Central
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
The result of an alteration in airflow patterns increasing induced drag about the wings of an airplane. 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?
Flight Training Central
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
What condition applies when taking off at a high density altitude? Shorter takeoff roll Higher induced drag Lower induced drag Correct! Denotes area protected for an aircraft approaching or departing a runway. Denotes entrance to runway from a taxiway.
Pilot Institute
OCTOBER 2, 2024
Your wings don’t create as much drag as they would at higher altitudes, which gives you extra lift. Key Takeaways Ground effect increases an aircraft’s lift and decreases drag. Secondly, drag decreases due to the ground disturbing the wingtip vortices, causing induced drag. It’s not magic—it’s ground effect.
Learn to Fly
JULY 11, 2024
This happens regardless of weight, bank angle, temperature, density altitude, or center of gravity. An airplane’s energy state uses the balance between airspeed, altitude, drag, and thrust to represent how efficiently the airfoil is operating. Will you be attending EAA AirVenture this year?
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. A flaps-up approach offers more control on windy days but comes at a price.
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