Pilot Institute

MARCH 26, 2025

Key Takeaways Air density affects aircraft performance, including lift, engine power, and propeller effectiveness. These include lift, propeller thrust, and engine combustion. This increased density increases airflow over the wings, generating more lift. The opposite is true for low-pressure weather systems.

Density Altitude 52

Density Altitude Pilot True Airspeed Lift 52

Pilot Institute

MAY 4, 2024

Your aircraft will fly at a faster true airspeed at higher density altitudes. This can greatly impact landing performance and obstacle clearance. Reducing lift puts more weight on the wheels. Temperature An increase in temperature will increase the density altitude. Make sure not to lock the tires. Consult your POH.

Weight-Shift-Control 52

Weight-Shift-Control Runway Approach Density Altitude 52

Plane and Pilot

MARCH 4, 2025

The rest is just lift, drag, thrust, weather, and navigation. What is your range and true airspeed? I rarely received an entire clearance when requesting IFR while en route. Of course, he had spent several hours in the Everglades waiting to be rescued from the alligators, so I was sympathetic. Oh, and some money.

Flight Plan 75

Flight Plan Weather True Airspeed Airplanes 75