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What is 'density altitude'?
Density altitude is pressure altitude corrected for non-standard temperature. It's a critical performance factor because it represents the altitude at which the
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Question: What is 'density altitude'?
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- The actual altitude an aircraft is flying at. ✅ Pressure altitude corrected for non-standard temperature.
- The altitude at which the aircraft's critical angle of attack is reached.
- The height above mean sea level shown on an altimeter.
Correct answer: Pressure altitude corrected for non-standard temperature.
Explanation: Density altitude is pressure altitude corrected for non-standard temperature. It's a critical performance factor because it represents the altitude at which the aircraft 'feels' like it's flying in terms of performance.
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