Altitude and barometric pressure are closely related. As altitude increases, barometric pressure decreases, or stated another way, barometric pressure is inversely proportional to altitude. This is ...

Despite what extraordinarily overpowered quadcopters suggest, the air pressure of whatever a flying machine flys at is extremely important. Pressure is dependent on altitude and temperature, and there ...

Has anybody looked into whether or not altitude has a significant impact on the heat dissipation abilities of air cooling techniques? For example, the air density at sea level is 1.2286 kg/m^3, while ...

The biplane pilot killed in a crash at the Airshow of The Cascades in 2016 used poor judgment and calculations when he performed a low-altitude loop over the Madras Municipal Airport, according to a ...

Mountain hikes are invigorating. Crisp air and clear views can refresh the soul, but thin air presents an additional challenge for high-altitude birds. "All else being equal, bird wings produce less ...

Leaning the mixture is an underutilized technique for pilots to significantly improve fuel economy, extend flight endurance, and prevent engine issues like spark plug fouling. Proper leaning optimizes ...

CLIMATEWIRE | One of the Air Force's largest airplanes may have to fly with smaller cargo loads due to climate change, according to new research published by the agency. The C-17 Globemaster III is ...