Remove Checkride Remove Density Altitude Remove Lift
article thumbnail

What Is Ground Effect?

Pilot Institute

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. Lift increases due to the high-pressure area created by the compressed air beneath the wings.

article thumbnail

Mastering Short Field Landings (A Step-by-Step Guide)

Pilot Institute

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.

article thumbnail

How to Perform a Go-Around (The Right Way)

Pilot Institute

Reducing the flaps all at once will result in a large loss of lift, which can cause the aircraft to settle on the runway or stall. 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.