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Quiz: Understanding Aircraft Performance

Flight Training Central

What effect does high density altitude have on aircraft performance? What is the headwind component for a landing on Runway 18 if the tower reports the wind as 215° at 30 knots? What is the effect of a temperature increase from 35 to 50 °F on the density altitude if the pressure altitude remains at 8,000 feet MSL?

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The five most frequently missed Private Pilot Written Test questions—August 2024

Flight Training Central

What is the purpose of the runway/runway hold position sign? Denotes intersecting runways. Denotes area protected for an aircraft approaching or departing a runway. Denotes entrance to runway from a taxiway. What condition applies when taking off at a high density altitude?

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Perfect Spot: Building an Airstrip on Fremont Ridge

Flying Magazine

From the outset, the intent was always to have a runway on the site. “It was just big enough to be able to put a decent-sized runway, and it took about a month to clear all the sagebrush, cut out the runway, and put down [grass] seed. In October 2022, Stilson and his dad purchased 120 acres of land in southern Utah.

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Backcountry For All

Plane and Pilot

Only accessible by a well-maintained, 2,700-foot runway or Bureau of Land Management roads, the property is home to California bighorn sheep, elk, mule deer, chukar, and quail. With the opportunity to have up to five runways, the property remains a work in progress, but plans are underway to open at least one 1,000-foot strip by the summer.

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Quiz: Flight Planning with Sporty’s E6B

Flight Training Central

Find the density altitude of an airport with a field elevation of 843, an air temperature of 7 Celsius, and a barometric pressure of 29.83. Find the crosswind component for Runway 36 if the reported wind direction is 320 at 12 knots. 926 175 167 Correct! knots Correct!

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What Is Air Density? A Simple Guide for Pilots

Pilot Institute

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. What Is Air Density?

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Why Did I Buy a V3M? Plus: Was It the Right Choice?

Chess In the Air

Self-launch from high-altitude airports, not just from Boulder but also after a possible landout at another airport. The density altitude can be several thousand feet higher. Boulder is at 5,300 ft, Salida at 7,500, Leadville at 10,000. At our busy airport these are real safety benefits and not mere conveniences.