Title:
Density Altitude Considerations
Topic:
Density Altitude and its effect on aircraft performance.
Brief Description:
As spring approaches and the skies begin to clear we have the opprtunity to get out and do more flying. However as outside temperatures increase we need to be aware of how this will effect the performance of our aircraft, particularly as we head to popular spots in the foothills and the high Sierras. This presentation offers a review of Density Altitude. We will take a look at the different ways performance is degraded by increases in Density Altitude and what causes these effects. We will also look at examples and case studies which illustrate the effect of higher Density Altitudes. Finally we will review some techniques for dealing with "High, Hot and Humid" the conditions that lend themselves to a high Density Altitude.
Location of Seminar:
Hayward Airport Terminal Building
20301 Skywest Drive
Conference Room
Hayward, CA 94541
Directions to Venue:
Go in the main doors. Conference room is the first room on the left. The airport locks the doors after business hours so the instructor will standby so you can get in. If doors don't open, knock and someone will come out to let you in.
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Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes KHWD
Seating:
30
seats at the facility,
22
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Seminar has passed.
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
The speaker, Smokey Young is a former USAF pilot and currently flies for a major US airline. He has been an active CFI for over 30 years and has extensive general aviation experience to include flight instruction, aerial banner towing and professional air racing both in europe with Aero GP and the Reno Air Races. He has flown over 50 different aircraft types and currently flies a Cessna 140a from Hayward Airport.
Equal Access Information:
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Credit Applicability:
1 Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 3
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