Air Traffic Control Density Altitude Tail 
Professional Pilot
AUGUST 8, 2024
Air traffic control instructions often lead to unstable approaches. 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. Pay attention to these deadly sins to keep your landings safe.
Plane and Pilot
AUGUST 2, 2024
Show Low Airport sits at an altitude of 6,415 feet. I calculated the density altitude that day to be 8,800 feet. The airplane initially climbed straight out, reaching 1,200 feet, then the pilot declared an emergency to air traffic control (ATC), stating something about a fire, and turned back to the airport.
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