Flying Magazine
JUNE 10, 2025
minutes, covered 1,722 nm at an average ground speed of 511 knots, and burned 22,200 pounds of jet-A. 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. degrees per second, and lifted off at a pitch attitude of 6.5
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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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.
Plane and Pilot
MAY 3, 2025
The rich can dream of jets and warbirds. There were only five stall-related accidents, most on high density altitude takeoffs at or near gross weight. Its right here, in the beating heart of middle-land, where high horsepower and scintillating performance are far less appreciated than durability, simplicity, and attainability.
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. Number two cleared to land, runway one two behind the Citation jet,” was the call from Tower. My hands were clammy on the controls. From left base, I turned final.
iPad Pilot News
MARCH 27, 2025
AvioFuel is primarily designed for turboprop and jet aircraft. Bombardier Aerospace This collection of apps provides eLearning, operating procedures and maintenance utilities for operators of Bombardier jet airplanes. AvioFuel makes it easy for pilots to calculate how much fuel to add during refueling operations.
Flight Training Central
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Factors in departure planning will vary based on the class of aircraft one is flying (piston single, twin, jet, etc.), At airports without published instrument approach/departure procedures, you will need to ensure that you can climb visually to a safe altitude. but there are common considerations that should be followed by all.
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