Ground Effect Knot Threshold 
Pilot Institute
MARCH 26, 2024
On a normal landing, you’d pull the power over the threshold, begin your roundout, and flare around 10 feet AGL. When crossing the threshold, start reducing the power. Hold this extra power as you enter ground effect. Low-wing aircraft perform better in ground effect because of the wing’s proximity to the ground.
Photographic Logbook
JANUARY 25, 2025
With as much as 25 knots of tailwind, we made the flight from Sodus to Alton Bay in only two hours. Rolling out on final approach, I was surprised to see another airplane stopped right at the runway threshold. Should that guy be so close to the threshold?" Lake Winnisquam with Lake Winnipesaukee in the distance. Joe asked.
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