Airplanes Ground Effect Knot 
Pilot Institute
MARCH 28, 2025
Vortex size is also affected by proximity to the ground. If youre flying low enough to be in ground effect, the vortex isnt able to fully develop. If youre flying an airplane with a short wingspan, you should do everything you can to avoid severe wake turbulence. This phenomenon is called Ground Effect.
Plane and Pilot
JULY 1, 2025
The pilot said he refueled the airplane the day before the accident and checked the fuel level during his preflight inspection the following morning. The postaccident examination of the airplane was compromised by the saltwater damage to the engine. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.
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Flight Training Central
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Airplane performance can be defined as the capability of an airplane to operate effectively while serving a specific purpose. What is ground effect? The result of an alteration in airflow patterns increasing induced drag about the wings of an airplane. Determine the approximate landing ground roll distance.
Air Facts
MARCH 26, 2025
The airspeed indicator registered 55 knots, close to the Cessna 172s stall speed. Just before touching down, I checked my airspeed and the pit in my stomach deepened: 85 knots far above the 172s normal landing speed of 65 knots. Time seemed to freeze as I floated in ground effect.
Pilot Institute
MARCH 26, 2024
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. Once you enter ground effect, too much speed will cause the aircraft to float or balloon. Check out How to Perfect Your Airplane Landings.
Pilot Institute
MARCH 29, 2024
The stall warning horn sounds at least 5 knots above the actual stall speed. Since you need to fly without triggering the warning, select a target airspeed of about 2 to 5 knots more. Your target airspeed should be 5 knots above the speed that triggers the stall warning horn. Turbulent air will require a larger airspeed margin.
AV Web
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Regent Viceroy The Coast Guard has approved crewed testing of the wing-in-ground-effect Regent Viceroy seaglider and the company is anticipating a speedy trip to certification. The Russians have been dabbling in ground-effect aircraft (or boats) for decades and have made some huge examples.
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