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. If youre flying an airplane with a short wingspan, you should do everything you can to avoid severe wake turbulence. This phenomenon is called Ground Effect.

Turbulence 97

Turbulence Lift Drag Runway 97

Flight Training Central

DECEMBER 4, 2023

A pilot needs to control the airplane in a manner that the wings support the weight of the airplane as long as practical to minimize stresses imposed on the landing gear by a rough surface or to prevent sinking into a soft surface. The approach for the soft-field landing is similar to the normal approach.

Approach 52

Approach Ground Effect Final Approach Airplanes 52

Flight Training Central

MARCH 29, 2024

What is the most hazardous wind condition when taxiing a tricycle gear airplane? Quartering tailwind Quartering headwind Direct crosswind Correct! What is the difference between a normal landing and a crosswind landing? What is likely to occur if you lift off the runway before reaching rotation speed due to ground effect?

Aileron 52

Aileron Crosswind Ground Effect Stability 52

Pilot Institute

MARCH 26, 2024

A faster, reduced-flaps approach improves aircraft control during strong crosswinds or gusts. Hold this extra power as you enter ground effect. Low-wing aircraft perform better in ground effect because of the wing’s proximity to the ground. Check out How to Perfect Your Airplane Landings.

NOTAMs 52

NOTAMs Runway Approach Descent 52

Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Since then, the team has advanced the airplane into a kit, one made out of carbon fiber and incorporating more than 1400 hours of the prototype’s operation. But now they are, and as no other Experimental—or certified airplane for that matter—can do what the Gweduck can, it’s time to take a good look at the program.

Airplanes 80

Airplanes Rudder Knot Aileron 80

Photographic Logbook

JANUARY 25, 2025

Thaws, rain, snow, and strong crosswinds can temporarily close the airport. I urged all participants to be airborne by 7:00 am if we were to have any chance of securing limited airplane parking spots on the ice of Alton Bay. Rolling out on final approach, I was surprised to see another airplane stopped right at the runway threshold.

Runway 68

Runway Airplanes Threshold Approach 68