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Old Jun 8, 2011 | 6:43 pm
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Join Date: Sep 2010
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Originally Posted by hoskm01
More lift in the cold?
Yes, in a manner of speaking. Cooler air is denser so lift is affected. The engines also are not as efficient at high temperatures for the same reason. I used to have a single engine airplane and short-field take-offs on very hot days could be a treat.
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