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. VS0 should be used.

Approach 52

Approach Ground Effect Final Approach Airplanes 52

Air Facts

MARCH 26, 2025

But as I banked into my final approach, my heart sank. Time seemed to freeze as I floated in ground effect. Glancing back at my instruments, my heart came into my throat. The airspeed indicator registered 55 knots, close to the Cessna 172s stall speed. I pushed the nose over and relaxed as my airspeed increased.

Knot 52

Knot Runway Pilot Tail 52

Chess In the Air

JUNE 24, 2022

I will plan to maintain a substantial altitude safety margin throughout the pattern and complete my final turn while still at an altitude of approx. 1000 ft AGL, planning to fly a very steep final approach. This also includes the last portion on short final. Final Thoughts Writing this article has been difficult.

Pilot 52

Pilot AGL Wind Shear Runway 52

Air Facts

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

An incomplete summary description of FASF is whether the airplane made it out of ground effect. That phenomenon is best named Failure to Achieve Sustained Flight (FASF). This is more theoretical than practical for visual AOA, but can affect some proposals such as a general aviation stick shaker.

General Aviation 98

General Aviation Pilot Approach Airplanes 98

Photographic Logbook

JANUARY 25, 2025

Rolling out on final approach, I was surprised to see another airplane stopped right at the runway threshold. Volunteer Air Traffic Control Because of its unique geometry, the Alton Bay Ice Runway requires careful coordination on the ground to avoid conflicts. It was only half full of parked aircraft. In total, I logged about 0.1

Runway 68

Runway Airplanes Threshold Approach 68