Question FAA PPL(A) - Private Pilot Airplane - Preflight Preparation

391 - FAA PPL(A) USA - A pilot and two passengers landed on a 2,100 foot east-west gravel strip with an elevation of 1,800 feet. The temperature is warmer than expected and after computing the density altitude it is determined the takeoff distance over a 50 foot obstacle is 1,980 feet. The airplane is 75 pounds under gross weight. What would be the best choice?

Try a takeoff without the passengers to make sure the climb is adequate

Takeoff to the west because the headwind will give the extra climbout time needed

Wait until the temperature decreases, and recalculate the takeoff performance