Density Altitude General Aviation Ground Effect 
Air Facts
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
The current emphasis in general aviation (GA) safety is on visual angle of attack (AOA) indicators and impossible turns (return to the airport following engine failure). The current emphasis in general aviation (GA) safety is on visual angle of attack (AOA) indicators.
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. Resist pulling back, instead letting it accelerate in ground effect (or should we say water effect) for a few seconds.
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