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Wingtip Vortices and Wake Turbulence

Pilot Institute

Vortex size is also affected by proximity to the ground. If youre flying low enough to be in ground effect, the vortex isnt able to fully develop. As at higher altitudes, the vortex movement near the ground is affected by crosswinds. This phenomenon is called Ground Effect.

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Alton Bay's "Excellent Water"

Photographic Logbook

Thaws, rain, snow, and strong crosswinds can temporarily close the airport. An observation of salt stains on my hangar floor ultimately led to the fire department hosing off the entire 4,800 foot long runway. Despite its acclaim, the ephemeral airport leads a finicky existence. Warm spells can mean doom for this frozen Brigadoon.

Runway 68
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Nothing Small About It

Plane and Pilot

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 At that point the project is trucked 5 miles to the Prineville Airport where final assembly takes place in a hangar.