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Ground Effect

Wingtip Vortices and Wake Turbulence

Pilot Institute

MARCH 28, 2025

Vortex size is also affected by proximity to the ground. If youre flying low enough to be in ground effect, the vortex isnt able to fully develop. They wont directly change the intensity of the vortex, but theyll help dissipate trailing vortices much quicker than still air. This phenomenon is called Ground Effect.

Turbulence

Turbulence Lift Drag Runway

Alton Bay's "Excellent Water"

Photographic Logbook

JANUARY 25, 2025

Volunteer Air Traffic Control Because of its unique geometry, the Alton Bay Ice Runway requires careful coordination on the ground to avoid conflicts. A Deflating Experience On short final, I clicked off the autopilot and brought Warrior 481 into ground effect, pulling the yoke back until she settled softly to the runway.

Runway

Runway Airplanes Threshold Approach

Aviator Connection

Wingtip Vortices and Wake Turbulence

Alton Bay's "Excellent Water"

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