How High Density Altitude Reduces Aircraft Performance
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High density altitude reduces aircraft performance by:
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Reducing engine power, propeller efficiency, and wing lift simultaneously
High DA = thin air = less O2 for combustion + less prop bite + less lift = longer takeoff run, poor climb rate.
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