Density altitude (DA) reduces aircraft performance; it's pressure altitude adjusted for temperature and humidity, and even one of these factors can significantly impact performance. High DA increases ...
The Colorado mission flights took place from an airfield situated at 5,800 feet above sea level, with temperatures reaching 36°C (96.8°F) and a takeoff density altitude of 9,500ft. The B23 Energic ...
Archer Aviation, which manufactures the Midnight eVTOL, hopes the aircraft will become "electric air taxis" someday. The vehicle is powered by battery packs that contain numerous lithium-ion cells, ...
One of the top US-made eVTOL successfully reaches its highest altitude so far, way beyond the regular altitude for urban ...
Archer Aviation has successfully flown its electric vehicle takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft Midnight at its highest ever ...
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE:ACHR) continues to work towards its goal to develop the key enabling technologies and aircraft necessary to power the future of aviation. The company announced earlier in ...
The proposed FAA conforming remodel of Aspen/Pitkin County Airport’s runway, taxiway, and aircraft parking to accommodate longer wing and heavier (50 ton+) aircraft presents some safety concerns ...
A 58-second long video footage showing a green chopper struggling to fly before crashing to the ground emerged online on Saturday a few hours after a chopper crashed at Ildamati, Narok County. From ...
David asks: Hey Ray, why is it when it gets too hot, airplanes cannot fly? This is a great question because it can actually become too hot for some aircraft to fly. Thinking of hot air balloons, that ...