Practice question

How do high ambient air temperatures affect density altitude and the performance of an aircraft?

  1. High temperatures increase density altitude, which decreases engine thrust and aerodynamic lift
  2. High temperatures decrease density altitude, which improves climb rates
  3. High temperatures have no effect on density altitude, only on pressure altitude
  4. High temperatures increase air density, allowing shorter takeoff runs

Answer: A — High temperatures increase density altitude, which decreases engine thrust and aerodynamic lift

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