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. This can greatly impact landing performance and obstacle clearance.

Weight-Shift-Control 52

Weight-Shift-Control Runway Approach Density Altitude 52

Air Facts

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

higher density altitude), because water molecules (molecular weight = 18) displace either nitrogen or oxygen molecules. He died when it blew up at an altitude of 3,000’ AGL. Airships using COSH can also stay aloft indefinitely, but they can land vertically anywhere with enough clearance.

Lift 98

Lift Density Altitude AGL Pilot 98

Professional Pilot

AUGUST 8, 2024

The GOM also called for the airspeed to be “on target” at such altitudes respectively. The combined effects of high density altitude, published gradients, and optical illusion of a down-sloping runway at night all indicate a higher probability of an unstable approach. The ceiling is 800 ft overcast.

Approach 105

Approach Descent Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC) Runway 105