Explain how air density affects engine power output.
Explanation should include
- how an increase in air density can increase the power output of an aircraft engine
- how a decrease in air density can decrease the power output of an aircraft engine.
Process/Skill Questions:
- How does air density affect engine performance?
- Does an aircraft have increased performance when the air is more dense or less dense?
- What is the effect to engine performance when operating at a high elevation and high temperature?