I'd suggest a REALLY GOOD flight review next time you need one with a REALLY
GOOD instructor who knows the relationship between power, altitude, and true
airspeed.

Or did ..maniac assume a pseudonym?

Jim



"xerj" wrote in message
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I was trying to explain to a non-pilot why increased power is required with
altitude. She said "isn't the air thinner up there so there isn't as much
resistance?" I said "yes, but the plane needs to fly fast enough for the
air over the wings to feel like it does down low. So the speed required
goes up you get higher. More speed need more power."