Flight Training Central

MARCH 29, 2024

Quartering tailwind Quartering headwind Direct crosswind Correct! What is the difference between a normal landing and a crosswind landing? What is likely to occur if you lift off the runway before reaching rotation speed due to ground effect? In your logbook (paper or electronic).

Aileron 52

Aileron Crosswind Ground Effect Thrust 52

Flight Training Central

DECEMBER 4, 2023

This allows the airspeed to slowly dissipate while the airplane is flown just above the surface in ground effect. When the wheels first touch the ground, the proper technique allows the wings to continue supporting much of the weight of the airplane.

Approach 52

Approach Ground Effect Final Approach Airplanes 52

Pilot Institute

MARCH 26, 2024

A faster, reduced-flaps approach improves aircraft control during strong crosswinds or gusts. Hold this extra power as you enter ground effect. Low-wing aircraft perform better in ground effect because of the wing’s proximity to the ground. Insurance: Are You Covered?

NOTAMs 52

NOTAMs Runway Approach Descent 52

Photographic Logbook

JANUARY 25, 2025

Thaws, rain, snow, and strong crosswinds can temporarily close the airport. A Deflating Experience On short final, I clicked off the autopilot and brought Warrior 481 into ground effect, pulling the yoke back until she settled softly to the runway. Despite its acclaim, the ephemeral airport leads a finicky existence.

Runway 68

Runway Airplanes Threshold Approach 68

Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Combining the Gweduck’s advanced hull with its counter-rotating propellers means differential power allows crosswind water taxiing impossible in floatplanes along with higher hull-in-water taxiing speeds. “We Resist pulling back, instead letting it accelerate in ground effect (or should we say water effect) for a few seconds.

Airplanes 77

Airplanes Rudder Knot Aileron 77