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UFOGUY · 12-04-2007, 09:55 PM

Sure Density Altitude plays a factor on our aircraft performance. You know that! If you dont know that DA plays a factor on our aircraft, then I dont know what to say. It affects us no matter how big or small, heavy or light an aircraft you are flying. What does it mean to you? Know how it affects you (just like it always has), and know what you can do about it in 5 easy steps.

Step 1: Get the ATIS

Step 2: Pull out your performance manual.

Step 3: Find the reduction or addition in tempeture you need due to effects of atmospheric pressure and then modify your ATIS temp.

Step 4: Locate that temp on your runway chart, find the corresponding maximum takeoff weight and limiting factor.

Step 5: Can you go at that weight? Yes, sweet. No, okay new chart or more takeoff power.

12-04-2007, 09:55 PM	#9 (permalink)
UFOGUY Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 78	5 steps Sure Density Altitude plays a factor on our aircraft performance. You know that! If you dont know that DA plays a factor on our aircraft, then I dont know what to say. It affects us no matter how big or small, heavy or light an aircraft you are flying. What does it mean to you? Know how it affects you (just like it always has), and know what you can do about it in 5 easy steps. Step 1: Get the ATIS Step 2: Pull out your performance manual. Step 3: Find the reduction or addition in tempeture you need due to effects of atmospheric pressure and then modify your ATIS temp. Step 4: Locate that temp on your runway chart, find the corresponding maximum takeoff weight and limiting factor. Step 5: Can you go at that weight? Yes, sweet. No, okay new chart or more takeoff power.