Pilot Institute

MAY 4, 2024

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. This can greatly impact landing performance and obstacle clearance.

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Weight-Shift-Control Runway Approach Density Altitude 52

iPad Pilot News

MARCH 27, 2025

The app includes 65 airports and hundreds of potential scenarios, so you can practice getting an IFR clearance at a Class D airport, talking to tower at a Class C airport, or making position reports at a non-towered airport. PlaneEnglish This training app offers a variety of scenarios to learn and perfect your aviation communication skills.

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Universal Weather

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

As private aviation to the region increases, operators must navigate specific airport procedures, customs clearance requirements, and infrastructure limitations. Operational Tips Plan for Weather: Strong crosswinds, density altitude, and sea breeze effects may impact operations, especially at MMSD and coastal airports.

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UTC Clearance Flight Plan Density Altitude 52

Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Combining the Gweduck’s advanced hull with its counter-rotating propellers means differential power allows crosswind water taxiing impossible in floatplanes along with higher hull-in-water taxiing speeds. “We A not so obvious advantage is taxiing. Burke backed that up by saying the Gweduck has “excellent single-engine characteristics.”

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