Tag: density altitude

I find one of the great things about aviation is that there is always something new to learn.  That has the overall effect of keeping us humble if we are ...

I recall a sales pitch for car polish that said, “Use this product and the only surprises you’ll get are pleasant ones.”  That sounds good, but I prefer to have ...

This is the second of a two-article series on density altitude and aircraft performance, focusing on other factors such as rate of climb, angle of climb and takeoff performance. "I ...

Notes:  This first of a two-article series will focus on density altitude and aircraft performance. The second will focus on other factors such as rate of climb, angle of climb, ...