Pilot Institute

MARCH 28, 2025

This horizontal component of lift is called Induced Drag. Its called induced drag since it only exists as a consequence of lift. If youre generating lift, youre stuck with induced drag as well. Vortex size is also affected by proximity to the ground. Increased Drag Moving air around is hard work!

Turbulence 97

Turbulence Lift Drag Runway 97

Pilot Institute

MARCH 26, 2024

However, the increased drag might make it impossible to take off again. If you’re at a field with no weather reporting, gauge the wind speed and direction using the windsock. Hold this extra power as you enter ground effect. This does two things: it keeps the load on the wings and increases drag.

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NOTAMs Runway Approach Descent 52

Photographic Logbook

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Though renowned for its maneuverability, the Triplane struggled to pull away from the Camel, fighting against the fundamental drag of its triple tiered wings. ORA does not fly their pioneer era aircraft above the treetops, but the Pusher climbed out of ground effect and flew along the runway before setting back to the turf at the far end.

Airplanes 56

Airplanes Runway Pilot Aileron 56