Ground Effect Knot True Airspeed 
Flight Training Central
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
What is ground effect? What is the headwind component for a landing on Runway 18 if the tower reports the wind as 215° at 30 knots? Ground effect is most likely to result in which problem? Inability to get airborne even though airspeed is sufficient for normal takeoff needs. It reduces climb performance.
Chess In the Air
JUNE 24, 2022
This is consistent with Rick’s report, which referenced 9 knots of wind. Note that a 43 knot gust from a direction of 190 degrees was measured at 17:39, one minute after the accident (provided that the time stamp is accurate). The ADSB trace shows Shmulik’s ground speed of 92 kt as he began his final turn.
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