Feeling the Heat
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. Related Stories: TALKING TURBULENCE THE DEICE MAN COMETH Photo: Victor Forgacs, courtesy of Unsplash.
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