Flight Training Central

DECEMBER 4, 2023

This allows the airspeed to slowly dissipate while the airplane is flown just above the surface in ground effect. When the wheels first touch the ground, the proper technique allows the wings to continue supporting much of the weight of the airplane.

Approach 52

Approach Ground Effect Final Approach Airplanes 52

Chess In the Air

JUNE 24, 2022

He only needed a glide ratio of 14:1 to reach the airfield to arrive at a typical pattern altitude of 1,000 ft AGL. Shmulik flew quite fast at ground speeds between 100 and 130 kt, carrying a lot of extra energy. At this point he still had an altitude of 8,275 ft MSL, i.e. 2,739 ft AGL. His ground speed was back up to 92 kts.

Pilot 52

Pilot AGL Wind Shear Runway 52

Pilot Institute

MARCH 29, 2024

Common mistakes include neglecting clearing turns, delaying stall recovery, and misusing the rudder. Fly at least 1,500 above ground level (AGL) to allow room for recovery in case you stall the aircraft. For a greater margin of safety, select an altitude that leaves you 1,500 feet AGL after recovery from a stall.

Lift 52

Lift Rudder Drag AGL 52