Flying Magazine

JULY 16, 2025

Question: I am a private pilot who spends a lot of time hanging out at the airport. The CFI agreed to fly with a private pilot in the customer’s airplane after hours and off the clock for fun. It was a hot day, and the resulting density altitude situation combined with the short runway put them off the edge of the pavement into mud.

Pilot in Command

Flying Magazine

JUNE 18, 2025

Sales pros tell us that while inventory might be more plentiful than it was just a couple of years ago as older pilots walk away from their Bonanzas (many forced out by the hardened insurance market that frowns upon senior pilots flying retracs), resale prices remain strong. Bonanza pilots learn early on to use the electric pitch trim.

Gross Weight

Plane and Pilot

JUNE 23, 2025

On May 1, 2023, a pilot flying his 1979 Beechcraft A36 Bonanza, with two friends on board, was headed to the Big Bear City Airport (L35) to check out a Cessna 150 for sale on the field. And the pilot didn’t plan to land in the open-looking lot, because of a landing gear issue. All pilots have been there. Fuel is not mentioned.

True Airspeed

Chess In the Air

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Pilot on this flight was U.S. 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. While some of this may be due to continued pilot improvements, a more than 8% improvement is remarkable!

Density Altitude

Plane and Pilot

MAY 3, 2025

Fearsome metal airplanes helped win a global conflict, yet pilots came home to variations on prewar designs of tube-and-fabric construction and modest performance. For pilots who routinely flew with two or three passengers, the Cherokee 180s extra margins meant all the difference. Oregon pilot Randy Widell agrees.

Approach

AV Web

JUNE 5, 2025

This new airstrip provides another exceptional location for pilots to explore and enjoy the rugged landscapes that Jim cherished.” JRBAF’s mission is to expand public access to backcountry aviation for current and future generations of pilots.

Density Altitude

Jetwhine

JULY 14, 2025

A few seconds later one of the pilots transmitted, “MAYDAY MAYDAY. Ahmedabad sits nearly at sea level but density altitude that day would have been very high with aircraft performance reduced due to the high density altitude. The normal response from the flying pilot is “Gear Up.”

Density Altitude

Plane and Pilot

JULY 10, 2025

A pilot friend and I decided to fly my 1976 Cardinal over to Sedona Airport (KZEZ) for a late lunch. 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. More on that later.

Density Altitude

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. The post Bargain Buys on AircraftForSale: 1953 Cessna 170B appeared first on Plane & Pilot Magazine.

Density Altitude

Flying Magazine

JUNE 6, 2025

“This new airstrip provides another exceptional location for pilots to explore and enjoy the rugged landscapes that Jim cherished.” READ MORE: New Partnership Expands Pilot Access to Backcountry Flying in South America JRBAF’s mission is to expand public access to backcountry aviation for current and future generations of pilots.

Density Altitude

Plane and Pilot

JULY 20, 2025

Although I might not be able to relate to whitewater rafting close calls, snowy driving experiences, or moose encounters just yet, I can connect with many fellow Montanans on the shared experience of high density altitude flights, backcountry airstrip adventures, and the dreaded price of 100LL.

Density Altitude

Air Facts

JULY 9, 2025

Mea Culpa: Confessions of a Joyful Pilot Air Facts Journal I have a confession to make. Should I treat every VFR hop like I’m departing into low IMC with a 10,000-foot density altitude at max gross weight? But on a beautiful VFR day, is it OK to go for a flight to nowhere—and not feel like a substandard pilot?

Pilot

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

In aviation, altitude is far more complex than its dictionary definition. Pilots use several types of altitude for varying purposes, which include reading aeronautical charts, communicating with ATC, and calculating aircraft performance. In this short guide, youll learn about the different altitude types and their significance.

Density Altitude

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

In the early days, pilots used a mechanical circular slide rule, called an E6B. 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. Electronic E6B calculators came next, which were more intuitive to operate and provide more accurate results.

Flight Plan

Flying Magazine

MAY 19, 2025

As a result, pilots can expect vigorous climb performance and more speed during cruise. Pilots looking for a faster-than-usual Mooney M20 that can cruise easily at higher altitudes and perform well at high field elevations should consider this 1980 Mooney M20K 305 Rocket, which is available for $234,900 on AircraftForSale.

Transponder

Plane and Pilot

JULY 1, 2025

The pilot said he refueled the airplane the day before the accident and checked the fuel level during his preflight inspection the following morning. The pilot made a forced landing in the ocean just offshore of the beach, resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage. The calculated density altitude was 4,790 feet.

Density Altitude

Air Facts

MARCH 10, 2025

In Defense of the Paper Nav Log Air Facts Journal We’ve all heard the stereotypes about the way age affects the abilities of student pilots. A mid-lifer often shows up equipped with ForeFlight or Garmin Pilot from the start. For a mid-life pilot, this seems like a criminal waste of time. “Those high school kids?

Checkride

Plane and Pilot

JULY 18, 2025

The pilot, a doctor alone in his 1978 Cessna T310R light twin, sounded firmly in control. Pilot: “Five One Charlie’s got an engine failure.” Pilot: “Five One Charlie, I’m gonna get some altitude…All right. The pilot made no more transmissions, clearly focused on flying the airplane straight ahead. So what happened?

Density Altitude

Thrust Flight

DECEMBER 4, 2024

In this article I’m going to teach you how to calculate density altitude. The earthbound among us have a very black-and-white view of altitude. Well, pilots know there’s a lot more to that story! There’s true altitude, indicated altitude, and absolute altitude!

Density Altitude

Northstar VFR

JUNE 2, 2024

Article and Photo by Ally Melick, CRJ Pilot, CFI-I, MEI Everywhere in the country flight training is a unique experience. Winter flying started no earlier than noon when the ice finally melted off the planes, and summer flying consisted of early morning flights to avoid the afternoon thunderstorms and high density altitude.

Density Altitude

Flexair

JUNE 27, 2024

Air density is a critical factor that all pilots need to understand and manage effectively. The density of air impacts various aspects of aircraft performance, from takeoff roll and climb rate to fuel efficiency and overall safety.

Density Altitude

Flight Training Central

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Thousands of simulated Private Pilot written exams are completed every month in Sporty’s Learn to Fly Course , but certain topics consistently trip up aspiring aviators. Here are the five most often missed questions from August 20204 on the simulated Private Pilot Knowledge Test. lean the mixture. apply carburetor heat.

Density Altitude

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.

Density Altitude

Plane and Pilot

JULY 16, 2024

Becoming a private pilot is a challenging process and a big accomplishment. Student pilots go through many hours of flight and ground training to become proficient in the required skills and knowledge to ultimately earn their private pilot certificate. What Is the Private Pilot Knowledge Exam?

Density Altitude

iPad Pilot News

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Top 10 apps for Student Pilots iPad Pilot News The iPad is a great tool for pilots of all skill levels, from airline captains to student pilots. Student pilots can take advantage of all these benefits and use the iPad to save time and money during flight training with great apps available from the App Store.

Pilot

iPad Pilot News

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Top 10 apps for Student Pilots iPad Pilot News The iPad is a great tool for pilots of all skill levels, from airline captains to student pilots. Student pilots can take advantage of all these benefits and use the iPad to save time and money during flight training with great apps available from the App Store.

Pilot

Flight Training Central

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

What effect does high density altitude have on aircraft performance? What true airspeed should a pilot expect at 9,000 feet on a standard day with 65 percent maximum continuous power? 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?

Density Altitude

Pilot Institute

MARCH 26, 2025

Introduction Youre ready for takeoff on a hot, humid day at a high-altitude airport – is your aircraft prepared for the challenge? For pilots, understanding air density isn’t just about physics; its about safety and efficiency in every flight. Knowing how to calculate and adjust for air density can make a difference.

Density Altitude

Plane and Pilot

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

“The Kestrel propeller is a major breakthrough for the Carbon Cub UL, giving pilots superior performance and capability at a previously unheard-of weight.” The post New Propeller for Carbon Cub UL appeared first on Plane & Pilot Magazine. For more information please visit CubCrafters or Hartzell.

Density Altitude

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. The post Sensenich Introduces New Cessna 172 Propeller appeared first on Plane & Pilot Magazine.

Density Altitude

Plane and Pilot

DECEMBER 23, 2024

The JRBAF is a nonprofit organization established in 2023, aiming to preserve, protect, and grow backcountry flying by acquiring remote destinations for pilots of varying skill levels and aircraft types to affordably recreate with friends and family. And perhaps just as important, for pilots of any persuasion, not just CubCrafters customers.

Density Altitude

Flying Magazine

MAY 10, 2024

With a better understanding of the structure of the test, the material the exam covers, and some sample questions, you’ll be well on your way to becoming a commercial drone pilot. Courses like those offered by Altitude University , The Pilot Institute and ASA , for instance, include several graded practice exams and quizzes.

Weight-Shift-Control

Flying Magazine

MAY 13, 2024

” The first priority for Stilson and his father—both pilots and joint owners of a Rans S-20 Raven—was establishing a place to land. He said an upcoming priority is to get the runway noted on sectionals, in addition to finalizing plans to make the airport a bucket-list place for other pilots. “We

Density Altitude

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. The post Bargain Buys on AircraftForSale: 1953 Cessna 170B appeared first on Plane & Pilot Magazine.

Density Altitude

Northstar VFR

JULY 28, 2023

Most people aren't pilots , though. Pilots know that weather has an intense impact on flying. This includes our altitude! In aviation, altitude isn’t a simple blanket term to be thrown over our height above the ground. Altitude (without sounding like Captain Obvious) might just be the most important thing to a pilot.

Density Altitude

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).

Approach

AeroSavvy

AUGUST 20, 2021

Pilots who regularly operate at high elevation airports are (or should be) familiar with planning this type of flying. The “Six” can seat 6 (pilot + 5 passengers) in a 2-2-2 seating configuration. Although not a problem for airliners, flying at high altitude airports presents challenges for pilots of small piston aircraft.

Density Altitude