Center of Gravity Density Altitude Thrust 
Learn to Fly
JULY 11, 2024
This happens regardless of weight, bank angle, temperature, density altitude, or center of gravity. An airplane’s energy state uses the balance between airspeed, altitude, drag, and thrust to represent how efficiently the airfoil is operating. Will you be attending EAA AirVenture this year?
Plane and Pilot
OCTOBER 3, 2024
It was 87° F, a density altitude of 7300 feet and we ended up with four people, 120 gallons plus baggage, and we got off in 2400 feet with naturally aspirated engines. Nudging it back to center slid the ball a diameter the other way—trying to corral it in the middle was a bit pointless as it didn’t want to live there.
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