Practice question
How does an increase in ambient temperature affect the density altitude of an aerodrome, and what is its operational effect on departing aircraft?
- It increases the density altitude, which decreases air density and degrades engine thrust and aerodynamic lift.
- It decreases the density altitude, which increases air density and improves takeoff climb performance.
- It increases the density altitude, which increases air density and reduces the runway length required.
- It decreases the density altitude, which decreases air density and increases engine torque.
Answer: A — It increases the density altitude, which decreases air density and degrades engine thrust and aerodynamic lift.
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