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Mastering Short Field Landings (A Step-by-Step Guide)

Pilot Institute

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. You may even land short or, in the worst case, stall at low altitude.