Remove Descent Remove Ground Effect Remove Thrust
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Air Taxi Prototype Crash at Cotswold Airport

Fear of Landing

Once stable in ground effect, the pilot shut down EPU1 (left-side outboard) to simulate the performance in the case of an engine failure. As a result, there was no longer enough vertical thrust, although, to be fair, the prototype remained level as it descended towards the ground. A vertical descent rate of 19.5

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How to Master Slow Flight (Step-By-Step)

Pilot Institute

Thrust : The force generated by the engine that propels the aircraft forward. Pilots must counteract the additional drag with more thrust to maintain altitude. Gradually reduce thrust from cruise power. Climbs and Descents During Slow Flight It’s counterintuitive, but pitching up will not result in a climb during slow flight.

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Nothing Small About It

Plane and Pilot

Climbs and descents were normal, and while not stunning, it seemed like this airplane could carry a load up and over the hills if needed—even though it is designed to operate down low. Resist pulling back, instead letting it accelerate in ground effect (or should we say water effect) for a few seconds.