Pilot Institute

MARCH 26, 2025

This means that if you encounter these conditions on a particular day, you would need to achieve a higher true airspeed to produce the same lift that would be generated at lower airspeeds in denser air. Consider taking less fuel, cargo, or passengers when operating into high-density airfields.

Density Altitude 52

Density Altitude Pilot True Airspeed Lift 52

Professional Pilot

MAY 13, 2024

This is where the North Atlantic Organised Track System (NAT-OTS) guides your flight planning. 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. BGR (Intl, Bangor ME) is a preferred tech stop for transatlantic flights.

Jet 98

Jet Weather True Airspeed Turbulence 98

Professional Pilot

MAY 13, 2024

This is where the North Atlantic Organised Track System (NAT-OTS) guides your flight planning. 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. BGR (Intl, Bangor ME) is a preferred tech stop for transatlantic flights.

Jet 98

Jet Weather True Airspeed Turbulence 98