Pilot Institute

MARCH 28, 2025

This horizontal component of lift is called Induced Drag. Its called induced drag since it only exists as a consequence of lift. If youre generating lift, youre stuck with induced drag as well. Vortex size is also affected by proximity to the ground. Increased Drag Moving air around is hard work!

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Turbulence Lift Drag Runway 97

Flight Training Central

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

What is ground effect? The result of an alteration in airflow patterns increasing induced drag about the wings of an airplane. Ground effect is most likely to result in which problem? Among the performance elements are takeoff and landing distances, rate of climb, ceiling, speed, payload, and fuel economy.

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Density Altitude Knot Ground Effect True Airspeed 105

Pilot Institute

MARCH 26, 2024

However, the increased drag might make it impossible to take off again. 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. It will allow you to fine-tune your approach.

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NOTAMs Runway Approach Descent 52

Pilot Institute

MARCH 29, 2024

Drag : The aerodynamic force opposing the aircraft’s forward motion. This increases lift but comes at the cost of increased induced drag. Pilots must counteract the additional drag with more thrust to maintain altitude. As the aircraft approaches the target airspeed, add power to ensure you don’t slow down past it.

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Lift Rudder Drag Checkride 52

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. The airfoil is a Harry Riblett shape, giving modernized flow separation on the leading edge for a soft stall yet with good lift and drag performance.

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Airplanes Rudder Knot Aileron 79