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What Is Air Density? A Simple Guide for Pilots

Pilot Institute

For example, if we were to takeoff on an airfield at sea level at 0C (32F), it would take 1520ft to reach our obstacle clearance height of 50ft. Whereas for the same airfield on a different day, if it were 30C (86F), that same obstacle clearance height would take 1880ft. That’s an extra 360ft!

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Across the pond

Professional Pilot

With jet cruise true airspeeds between 400 and 500 kts, this has a big effect on ground speed, and therefore on cruise performance and efficiency. Corporate and cargo operators will have different schedules, but need to consider this as it affects their flight planning.

Jet 98
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Across the pond

Professional Pilot

With jet cruise true airspeeds between 400 and 500 kts, this has a big effect on ground speed, and therefore on cruise performance and efficiency. Corporate and cargo operators will have different schedules, but need to consider this as it affects their flight planning.

Jet 98