Density Altitude Firewall Gross Weight 
Plane and Pilot
MAY 3, 2025
There were only five stall-related accidents, most on high density altitude takeoffs at or near gross weight. Even though the CFI immediately firewalled the throttle, a wingtip hit the ground and ended the flight. We found six runway overrun accidents. One of those followed an intersection takeoff.
Plane and Pilot
OCTOBER 3, 2024
But I have maintained 5000 feet at 6000 pounds gross weight,” notes Ross. It was 87° F, a density altitude of 7300 feet and we ended up with four people, 120 gallons plus baggage, and we got off in 2400 feet with naturally aspirated engines. “We just fly the thing around at 1000 feet, so the ceiling, we don’t know.
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