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Old June 29th 08, 05:19 PM posted to rec.aviation.student,rec.aviation.piloting
Mxsmanic
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Default Things to remember in very hot weather

RST Engineering writes:

In a standard atmosphere, 43C at sea level would translate to 35C at
4000MSL.


Thirty-five degrees is still intolerable. And Gila Bend is at 789 feet MSL.
And that temperature is outside the aircraft, not inside, where it will be
hotter.