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
Plane and Pilot
JULY 10, 2025
The Cardinal and I were fairly new to the area, but I respected its performance limitations and was careful to account for the elevation and temperature and the density altitude it would surely bring. So, what was a pilot new to the high and hot world of density altitude flying to do? More on that later. It all adds up.
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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.
Plane and Pilot
JULY 18, 2025
He had over 5,000 hours of flight time, with ratings in seaplanes, helicopters, gliders, a business jet, the DC-3 , the Grumman Hellcat and Bearcat, and the Boeing B-17 and B-25. So the density altitude was almost 9,000 feet. A runway is that kind of magic door.” This hurts many aspects of airplane performance.
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?
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.
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.
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