Research papers

Application of Density Altitude Climatology to General Aviation Impacts

Density altitude (DA) plays a key role in flight safety because it helps pilots anticipate poor aircraft performance when temperatures are warmer than standard.

Quantitative Examination and Comparison of Altimetry Rules-of-Thumb for General Aviation

General aviation rules of thumb (ROTs) for density altitude and true altitude are examined and developed. Both ROTs originate from the same basic principle of hydrostatic balance, but differ significantly in the assumpti…