Here is a great example of density altitude and the negative effects on a light plane. This 4 seat Stinson 108 went splat into the trees when the pilot just couldn’t climb. Unfortunately, he had a few chances to stop the take-off roll. Luckily no one was killed. Great video by AvWeb explaining how density […]
When I learned to fly ultralights I was taught as many UL pilots were, how to fly a tight pattern. It made obvious sense in light of that fact that our aircraft were crazy slow, and would take FOREVER to go around the typical pattern that many GA pilots fly. GA pilots also like long […]