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When it comes to Density Altitude, most pilots seem to be in one of three camps: 1: They don't really understand why knowing your density altitude is important 2: They know that Density Altitude is important but don't think it matters for their flying 3: They do know that Density Altitude is important and could affect their flight but they don't know how or don't feel the need to calculate it very accurately.

It's true that in many cases Density Altitude isn't that much of a factor. If you're flying close to sea level at cool temperatures in a dry atmosphere and there aren't any mountains nearby you could be excused for not worrying so much about Density Altitude. But in many if not most situations it does affect your aircraft's performance, sometimes to an alarming degree.

According to an FAA study, high density altitude was the third most common cause of weather-related aviation accidents after wind and visibility between 2003 and 2007. As pilots, it's crucial that we understand density altitude and factor it into our decision making. The first step is to have a reliable source for density altitude information.

Many airports will report Density Altitude through their ATIS or ASOS/AWOS. This is great if you're flying out of such an airport, but what about if you're at a smaller airport or in the backcountry? Most pilots will estimate their Density Altitude in those cases, which many times is enough. But unfamiliarity with high altitude flying, or just a lack of awareness of just how high density altitude can get causes too many density altitude related accidents every year.

The app Density Altitude+ from Rate of Climb, which runs on both iPhone and iPad will find your current Density Altitude no matter where you are, accurately and instantly. In addition, it provides your altimeter setting, air density, relative air density (RAD) and many more facts about the air around you. Density Altitude+ uses your device's onboard barometer, GPS and highly localised weather information. This data is then run through the most accurate physics formulas available to get results which are as accurate as they are immediate.

It works anywhere on earth, not just at bigger airports, which is important since the backcountry is where density altitude is most important. Having access to instant and accurate density altitude information will make you a safer pilot.

Download Density Altitude+ from the App Store:

Instant, accurate Density Altitude!

Fast, accurate density altitude app: altimeter setting, relative air density (RAD) and more using your device's onboard sensors and detailed physics calculations.

Instant and location accurate Density Altitude calculator/instrument app for iPhone and iPad that also finds relative air density (RAD), altimeter setting, relative humidity, specific humidity (grains/lb) and more. Super useful for pilots, especially in the backcountry. Many other uses for engine tuning, racing, sports, etc.

* Seamlessly integrates weather data, GPS and your phone's onboard barometer to quickly and accurately calculate your density altitude, altimeter setting, relative air density, and more.

* Takes humidity into account in all calculations, making it more accurate than the typical dry bulb approximation formula used by AWOS/ASOS, etc.

* Works anywhere. Great without cellular connection as well, which makes it all the more useful in the backcountry and far away from ASOS/AWOS stations.

Download Density Altitude+ from the App Store: