Although density altitude does reduce performance of an aircraft, it doesn't automatically keep you on the ground. [Credit: Shutterstock] Many pilots misunderstand density altitude (DA), often ...

The combination of “hot and high” always has been a detriment to aircraft performance and safety. With excessively hot temperatures this summer, aircraft operators will have to take measures to reduce ...

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DENVER — It hit 99 degrees in Denver on Wednesday. That may leave you feeling a little sluggish, but it’s not just people feeling the extreme heat. Airplanes also struggle in the high temperatures.