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calculateDensityAltitude

Compute density altitude for current or forecast conditions at an airport.

ProblemWhat it solves

The problem this tool solves

High-DA performance loss is the leading cause of summer accidents at altitude airports.

Example interaction

Pilot asks

Density altitude at KTRK at 1700L on a 32°C day?

Copilot responds

KTRK (5,901 ft elev) at 32°C, altimeter 30.10: Density altitude ≈ 9,200 ft. Expect 25% takeoff distance increase per POH.

Try calculateDensityAltitude in the Copilot

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