Gross Weight Ground Effect Thrust 
Pilot Institute
MARCH 29, 2024
Weight : The force gravity exerts on the aircraft. Thrust : The force generated by the engine that propels the aircraft forward. Pilots must counteract the additional drag with more thrust to maintain altitude. This is often the clean configuration at max gross weight. Gradually reduce thrust from cruise power.
Plane and Pilot
OCTOBER 3, 2024
But I have maintained 5000 feet at 6000 pounds gross weight,” notes Ross. The only thing to remember with the reversed props is you still push the throttle forward to increase thrust, so it takes a lot of mental transformation—and slow maneuvering—to make sure you go in the right direction. lb/sq ft Power loading 10.32
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