Flying in a Sunny Day???

Most of us wonder that is it about flying on Sunny days! In aviation, Air density decreases with increasing temperature and altitude. At any given true airspeed, lower air density reduces the amount of lift generated by the wings or the rotors of an aircraft, which may hamper an aircraft's performance and hence its ability to operate safely. The reduced density also reduces the performance of the aircraft's engine, compounding the effect. Aviators gauge air density by calculating the density altitude.

On sunny days, you will noticed that the level of TURBULENCE is greater than on a cooler day. However,  this is no problem for pilots. In hot days,  Airplanes require a longer takeoff run, potentially exceeding the amount of available runway. It's can also be a problem cause small airport got short runways.  While unsafe at any altitude, an overloaded aircraft is exponentially more dangerous under hot and high conditions. One notable crash was that of Jessica Dubroff's plane in 1996, flying out of the Cheyenne, Wyomingairport (elevation 6,159 ft / 1,878 m)....

So when next you think of making a trip, try choosing a cooler day.

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