Pilot Institute

MARCH 26, 2025

These include lift, propeller thrust, and engine combustion. This actually decreases the engine’s efficiency in converting engine power into thrust. Reduced thrust means decreased aircraft performance and fuel efficiency. Jet engines also experience reduced thrust in less dense air.

Density Altitude 52

Density Altitude Pilot True Airspeed Lift 52

AeroSavvy

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Static Air Temperature (SAT) – This is the temperature of the undisturbed air around the aircraft; also referred to as outside air temperature (OAT). Cruise TAT in a jet is typically 30°C (54°F) higher than the outside air temperature. Engine thrust setting values and auto throttles require data from the TAT probe.

True Airspeed 52

True Airspeed OAT UTC Thrust 52

AeroSavvy

AUGUST 20, 2021

More air molecules in engine cylinders allow the engine to produce more power; more air molecules moving across the propellor blades and wings means more efficient thrust and lift. The fixed-base operator (Regional Jet Center) filled up our fuel tanks and provided complimentary hot dogs and ice cream for brunch.

Density Altitude 52

Density Altitude OAT Airplanes Fixed Base Operator 52