Density Altitude Ground Effect Payload 
Flight Training Central
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Among the performance elements are takeoff and landing distances, rate of climb, ceiling, speed, payload, and fuel economy. What is ground effect? What effect does high density altitude have on aircraft performance? Ground effect is most likely to result in which problem? 1,300-foot increase.
Plane and Pilot
OCTOBER 3, 2024
It was 87° F, a density altitude of 7300 feet and we ended up with four people, 120 gallons plus baggage, and we got off in 2400 feet with naturally aspirated engines. Resist pulling back, instead letting it accelerate in ground effect (or should we say water effect) for a few seconds. lb/sq ft Power loading 10.32
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