Topic:
Operations in High Elevation, High Altitude, Hot & Humid Conditions
Speaker(s):
William Hill - Lead FAA Safety Representative
Brief Description:
Summers coming.... any direction (except south) out of Redding = mountains....within 30 miles east of Redding 10,500 ft..... west of Redding... 6-10,000 ft... north of Redding 14,000 ft.....
Pilots must always account for how environmental conditions affect aircraft performance. High elevation airports, high altitude flying, and hot or humid weather all reduce aircraft performance — sometimes significantly. These factors increase density altitude, making the aircraft behave as though it’s operating at a higher altitude than it actually is.
Key Hazards:
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Reduced Engine Power Output – Thinner air means less oxygen for combustion.
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Decreased Propeller Efficiency – Less dense air reduces thrust.
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Lower Lift Production – Wings generate less lift in hot, thin air.
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Longer Takeoff Rolls and Climb Times – Expect sluggish acceleration and slower climbs.
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Risk of Overloading – Especially critical when departing from high elevation fields in hot weather.
Select Number:
WP25137086
Location of Seminar:
EAA Chapter 157 HQ
2955 South Street
Redding, CA 96001
Directions to Venue:
Flying In: After landing, proceed to the northwest corner of the airport, when you see the Sun Shade Open hangars, proceed WEST on the tarmac and park anywhere near the west edge. Then walk 300 feet to the EAA building and enter at the north door.
Driving to the seminar:
The easiest thing is to enter the street address into your GPS on your phone or vehicle map device.... If you have neither then make your way to downtown Redding, proceed to the Jail (tall building) and find the street called Placer, then proceed west about 13 blocks. At the top of the hill you will pass the entrance to Benton airport (DO NOT TURN THERE), proceed to the next traffic signal (Pleasant street) and then turn left, go one block and you will be looking at the EAA building. It will be on your left, part anywhere off the street (Also the EAA building is next the the Army National Guard unit/facility.
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Seating:
35
seats at the facility,
21
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Sponsoring Division:
Sacramento FSD)/FAASTeam
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
EAA Chapter for hosting the SSSSem programs. The chapter provides the meeting place, chairs, coffee, LCD projector, Live internet, PA system, Pull down screen, tables, 55-inch roll-around TV, etc.
The Redding Jet Center donated the All-In-One computer for use for the Seminars
As always, one has a choice of where to spend your Saturday mornings, it is deeply appreciated that you choose to attend these seminars. They are Free and always will be Free.
Equal Access Information:
The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) is committed to providing equal access to this meeting/event for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a disability, please communicate your request as soon as possible with the person in the “Contact Information” area of the meeting/event notice. Note that two weeks is usually required to arrange services.
Credit Applicability:
1 Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 3
FAASTeam Project Information:
National Project:
Any Safety Event held based upon data/risk
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