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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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2700 Miles in a Cherokee Six

AeroSavvy

It’s technically an IFR procedure, but can be used by any pilot to assure clearance from obstacles. It’s very similar to the obstacle departure procedure and, like the ODP, guarantees clearance from obstacles. After takeoff, the SID directs the pilot to fly south to the OATES intersection near Sedona, AZ.