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. Pilots need to keep this behavior in mind as theyre likely to encounter these vortices while theyre on approach or during departure. This phenomenon is called Ground Effect.

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Turbulence Lift Drag Runway 97

Flight Training Central

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The approach for the soft-field landing is similar to the normal approach. This allows the airspeed to slowly dissipate while the airplane is flown just above the surface in ground effect. Allow the airspeed to slowly dissipate while the airplane is flown just above the surface in ground effect.

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Approach Ground Effect Final Approach Airplanes 52

Pilot Institute

MARCH 26, 2024

As you approach the airport, monitor UNICOM for landing or departing traffic. Another performance factor is the approach speed. The slower the approach, the shorter the landing distance. Many aircraft have specific recommended normal and short-field approach speeds. It will allow you to fine-tune your approach.

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NOTAMs Runway Approach Descent 52

Photographic Logbook

JANUARY 25, 2025

Thaws, rain, snow, and strong crosswinds can temporarily close the airport. Not Cool, Man After transitioning across multiple sectors of Boston Center's vast airspace, the home stretch found us on with Boston Approach under a crisp, blue New Hampshire sky. Despite its acclaim, the ephemeral airport leads a finicky existence.

Runway 68

Runway Airplanes Threshold Approach 68

Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 3, 2024

But it was apparent the smallest Grumman flying boat was too small and full of quirks—the cabin door won’t open if the flaps are down, for example—to justify something approaching a direct copy. Resist pulling back, instead letting it accelerate in ground effect (or should we say water effect) for a few seconds.

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Airplanes Rudder Knot Aileron 79