Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Increased lift on the raised wing immediately creates more induced drag. What’s induced drag? Induced drag is the resistance that happens as a result of creating lift, caused by swirling air around the wings that slows the airplane down. The higher drag on the raised wing reduces its speed relative to the lower wing.

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Learn to Fly

JULY 11, 2024

This happens regardless of weight, bank angle, temperature, density altitude, or center of gravity. An airplane’s energy state uses the balance between airspeed, altitude, drag, and thrust to represent how efficiently the airfoil is operating. Will you be attending EAA AirVenture this year?

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Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

And ice doesn’t just make things slippery, it messes with the airflow over the wings, cuts down on lift, and ramps up drag. This leads to a serious loss of lift and an increase in drag. This roughness adds to friction drag, which can reduce lift and increase drag by as much as 50% on a wing’s leading edge and upper surface.

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Pilot Institute

MARCH 26, 2024

This tendency is due to their high center of gravity and heavy engine over the nose wheel. However, the increased drag might make it impossible to take off again. This does two things: it keeps the load on the wings and increases drag. If the nose wheel digs in at high speeds, it can result in a loss of control.

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Pilot Institute

APRIL 5, 2024

A sideslip approach creates excess drag and requires more control inputs. High-wing aircraft are particularly vulnerable due to their higher center of gravity. Preparing Your Approach Decide if you want to use the crab or the sideslip approach. The crab method is the most comfortable way to fly the approach.

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Vintage Aviation News

AUGUST 22, 2024

That one-ton shift of weight drastically altered the aircraft’s center of gravity, unbalancing my landing trim setting. I was dragging tail. However, at a mere 500 feet, just before landing, that loud, bellowing buffalo decided to lumber from the back to the front of the cargo bay.

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Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Winging It Aside from the aforementioned desire for a greater aspect ratio for reduced drag, the one-piece Gweduck wing was developed for minimal weight, ease of construction and benign handling. Keeping drag corralled was emphasized as the Gweduck mission is foremost long-distance cruising. Maintenance room is generally very good.

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