Wingtip Vortices and Wake Turbulence
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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