Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Your wings don’t create as much drag as they would at higher altitudes, which gives you extra lift. Key Takeaways Ground effect increases an aircraft’s lift and decreases drag. Secondly, drag decreases due to the ground disturbing the wingtip vortices, causing induced drag. It’s not magic—it’s ground effect.

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Ground Effect Drag Lift Runway 52

Pilot Institute

MAY 4, 2024

They are also one of the most feared maneuvers during the private pilot checkride. Temperature An increase in temperature will increase the density altitude. A high density altitude decreases the performance of the engine and the wing. Your aircraft will fly at a faster true airspeed at higher density altitudes.

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Weight-Shift-Control Runway Approach Density Altitude 52

Pilot Institute

JUNE 26, 2024

When going around, the pilot should immediately remove full flaps to reduce drag and increase performance. Private and Commercial Pilot ACS Standards During a checkride, you must perform a go-around. Effects of atmospheric conditions on a go-around, such as winds and density altitude.

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Wind Shear Runway Approach Aeronautical Decision-Making 52