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Density altitude is one of the most important — and often misunderstood — performance factors in aviation. It affects how much lift your wings make, how efficiently your propeller bites...

A forward slip is a flight maneuver used to increase your rate of descent without increasing airspeed. It’s a way to lose altitude quickly without diving or ballooning on approach...

Most new pilots think they’re using the rudder, but they’re really just giving it the occasional nudge. True rudder awareness is one of those subtle skills that separates an average...

High density altitude has been a contributing factor in countless accidents, especially in general aviation. But the good news is, as a well-trained pilot, you have the knowledge to recognize...

MOSAIC stands for Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification. It’s the FAA’s major overhaul of the rules governing Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) and the Sport Pilot certificate. With MOSAIC, the FAA...

At the end of the day, density altitude isn’t just a test question or a chart exercise. It’s a very real, very practical factor that directly affects safety.