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SoobieOut · 08-22-2011, 02:16 AM

I agree with bwilson here. High Humidity and Temperature will lower the apparent drag from the air.

In aviation terms they call this a high density altitude, requiring longer runways for take-off on hot humid days.

08-22-2011, 02:16 AM	#3 (permalink)
SoobieOut Polymorphic Modder Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Utah Posts: 307 2006 DaCivic Hybrid - '06 Honda Civic Hybrid 90 day: 45.16 mpg (US) Thanks: 188 Thanked 40 Times in 25 Posts	I agree with bwilson here. High Humidity and Temperature will lower the apparent drag from the air. In aviation terms they call this a high density altitude, requiring longer runways for take-off on hot humid days.