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Negative density altitudes and the mixture control…
Asked by: Heather H 4541 views Aircraft Systems, General Aviation, Private Pilot, Student Pilot
Most of the talk on leaning and mixtures relates to high altitude / density altitudes due to summer and heat. In the winter, our DA can often be -3000'.
When in cruise (and of course at takeoff/landing) should I remain full rich due to the nice "thick" winter air? What other considerations with mixture may I be missing in winter?
(For example's sake in a C172 or any similar carburated fixed pitch aircraft)
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