Too Hot for Helicopters
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Helicopters, including those used for emergency medical transport, cannot fly when it's too hot out there.
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For some reason, could not access the article. What is the reason? Something to do with air lift?
Why are planes not affected?
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The thinner the air, the longer the runway needed.
High altitude and high temperature make the air thinner.
If you are high and hot the runway might not be long enough.
Density altitude is a measure of air density that is calculated by correcting pressure altitude for nonstandard temperature, atmospheric pressure, and humidity. It's an important concept in aviation because it directly affects an aircraft's performance
https://www.aopa.org/training-and-safety/active-pilots/safety-and-technique/weather/density-altitude
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The thinner the air, the longer the runway needed.
High altitude and high temperature make the air thinner.
If you are high and hot the runway might not be long enough.
Density altitude is a measure of air density that is calculated by correcting pressure altitude for nonstandard temperature, atmospheric pressure, and humidity. It's an important concept in aviation because it directly affects an aircraft's performance
https://www.aopa.org/training-and-safety/active-pilots/safety-and-technique/weather/density-altitude
@Copper Thanks. That is quite interesting.
