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Glossary/Density Altitude
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Density Altitude

Pressure altitude corrected for non-standard temperature. It represents the altitude at which the air density around you equals standard atmosphere density, and directly affects aircraft and engine performance. High density altitude (caused by high temperature, high elevation, or high humidity) reduces lift, engine power, and propeller efficiency, meaning longer takeoff rolls, reduced climb rates, and higher true airspeeds for the same indicated airspeed.

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