The point is that whenever the ambient temperature is above
ISA standard, the density altitude and thus aircraft
performance will be worse. Hot days in Wichita is like a
standard day in Denver and a hot day in Denver is like
Leadville. With a non-turbocharged engine, the service
ceiling may be at the surface.


--
James H. Macklin
ATP,CFI,A&P

"Blanche Cohen" wrote in message
...
| Jim Macklin wrote:
| It was 40 C here in Wichita today, MSL 1332, DA about
4,500.
|
| "Blanche Cohen" wrote in message
| | Jim Macklin
wrote:
| | Just be aware that on a hot day in the Denver area,
35C
| is
| | possible, even higher on the air above the paved
runway.
| | That can make the density altitude near 10,000 feet on
| the
| | surface. Take-off performance and service ceilings
will
| be
| | reduced. Climb gradient will be shallow. Pack like a
| | backpacker. If you land with a lot of luggage,
remember
| for
| | the return home, UPS and FedEx can reduce you load of
| | non-essentials for the departure for home.
| |
| | Today, it was 37-40C depending where you were.
|
| True, Jim. But around here, 37C means 9500 DA on the
ground.
| And it's why I drove to Leadville for sightseeing, while
many
| of the Colorado Pilots Assoc. Flew to Montrose (MTJ) for
| a weekend flyin. Due to DA, I couldn't take my regular 2.2
hour
| flight (couple of passes, no big deal -- usually), and the
| low-er-land route would have taken me 5 hours (with a stop
for
| fuel). Not worth it. I've flown into Leadville, but never
| got away from the airport. This time -- typical
| tourist, and loved it.
|
|