Pilot Institute

MARCH 26, 2025

Key Takeaways Air density affects aircraft performance, including lift, engine power, and propeller effectiveness. Factors influencing air density include altitude, temperature, pressure, and humidity. High-density altitude reduces aircraft performance, requiring flight adjustments.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 10, 2024

1: According to 14 CFR Part 107, the remote pilot in command (PIC) of a small unmanned aircraft planning to operate within Class C airspace: A. Is required to file a flight plan C. 2: What effect does high density altitude have on the efficiency of a UA propeller? Example question No. Must use a visual observer B.

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Weight-Shift-Control Air Traffic Control Aeronautical Decision-Making Density Altitude 114

AeroSavvy

AUGUST 20, 2021

I spent a few months researching aircraft performance and high altitude airport flying techniques. Density Altitude Piston engines, wings, and propellers lose efficiency as they climb to less dense air at higher altitudes. As altitude increases, air molecules spread out, resulting in less power and lift.

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Density Altitude OAT Airplanes Fixed Base Operator 52

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

The airplane’s engine, propeller, and wings, which have struggled all summer against the ravages of high temperatures and density altitude, are now in their happy place. If the airplane is tied down outside, it’s important to get all of the ice and snow off the lifting and control surfaces.

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Ceiling Airplanes Weather Density Altitude 105

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

The airplane’s engine, propeller, and wings, which have struggled all summer against the ravages of high temperatures and density altitude, are now in their happy place. If the airplane is tied down outside, it’s important to get all of the ice and snow off the lifting and control surfaces.

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Ceiling Airplanes Weather Density Altitude 98

Plane and Pilot

JULY 2, 2024

And the finest example of a Cirrus SR22 is not going to want to lift a full load out of a backcountry strip on a warm afternoon with a density altitude reading five digits. Too many pilots have believed the brochure brag of a 700-mile range and have flight planned accordingly, to their eventual regret.

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