Lift Tarmac Thrust 
Ask the Pilot
AUGUST 5, 2024
Imagine what it’s like slinging suitcases out on the tarmac when the mercury hits triple digits. Aerodynamically, warmer air is less dense than cooler air, meaning that in hot weather a wing produces less lift. Jet engines don’t like this low-density air either, producing less thrust. The aerodynamic limits are soft.
Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure
JULY 22, 2024
We lifted off effortless towards the grumpy skies. Touched down with the reverse thrust kicking in to slow the aircraft down. This is the Roll Royce XWB-84 engines, with 84,000 Ibf thrust. Korean Air Boeing 777-200ER Air India A321 (Old livery) and Airbus A350-900 (New livery) Airport tarmac The old and new livery of Air India.
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