Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

The electronic E6B is equally useful when in the airplane, to help determine actual winds aloft, true airspeed, fuel burn, and descent planning. 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. 926 175 167 Correct! knots Correct!

Flight Plan 52

Flight Plan True Airspeed Flight Computer Groundspeed 52

Flight Training Central

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

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 true airspeed should a pilot expect at 9,000 feet on a standard day with 65 percent maximum continuous power? 1,300-foot increase.

Density Altitude 105

Density Altitude Knot Ground Effect True Airspeed 105

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. What Is Air Density?

Density Altitude 52

Density Altitude Pilot True Airspeed Lift 52

Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

I knew we were right-side up, but…two seconds later, the runway appeared where it should have been, and my pulse slowed to triple digits. Flying to Oshkosh for EAA AirVenture took us over high terrain, choosing our fuel stops with density altitude in mind. With this airplane, DA presented a caution, but never really a threat.

Knot 94

Knot Weather Density Altitude True Airspeed 94

Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

I knew we were right-side up, but…two seconds later, the runway appeared where it should have been, and my pulse slowed to triple digits. Flying to Oshkosh for EAA AirVenture took us over high terrain, choosing our fuel stops with density altitude in mind. With this airplane, DA presented a caution, but never really a threat.

Knot 83

Knot Weather Density Altitude True Airspeed 83

Pilot Institute

MAY 4, 2024

Short field landings are a true test of a pilot’s skill. Not only must you fly unnervingly slow, but you also have to pick a spot on the runway and hit it. It’s a runway that is too short for a normal takeoff or landing but still usable with certain precautions. Feeling overwhelmed by this challenging maneuver?

Weight-Shift-Control 52

Weight-Shift-Control Runway Approach Descent 52

iPad Pilot News

MARCH 27, 2025

Boeing Company Allows Boeing flight crews to calculate takeoff analysis, landing analysis and weight and balance information, correcting for pressure variation, runway conditions, engine bleeds and MEL items. This EFB app also offers traditional in-flight navigation features and digital charts.

Weather 91

Weather Pilot Flight Plan Airplanes 91