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Wingtip Vortices and Wake Turbulence

Pilot Institute

This is called lift. Wingtip vortices are a byproduct of lift. Once the wing stops producing lift, the vortices dissipate instantly. Wing spoilers drastically reduce the lift generated by the wing. Its important because the lift is always produced perpendicular to the relative wind. Why is this important?

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Let’s Play it Safe

Plane and Pilot

Photo: Cayla McLeod Effects We learned in the private pilot course that increasing the density altitude reduces the effectiveness of the propeller, the lift produced by the wings, and the power output of the engine. However, there is an additional effect we do not often think about. It all adds up. OK, more on that later.

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Accident Briefs—July 2025

Plane and Pilot

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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A Life in Aviation: Building a Legacy Through Books and Artifacts

Air Facts

By the time I left for the University of Texas at Austin during the fall of 1966, my room at home was filled with aviation books, magazines, and memorabilia (and more than a few model airplanes). A rare, first edition, original printing, 1909 Janes All The Worlds Airships (Airplanes & Dirigibles)” authored by Fred T.

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What Is Ground Effect?

Pilot Institute

But, as you near the runway, the airplane starts to float. It’s not magic—it’s ground effect. When you’re flying near the ground, within one wingspan, the aerodynamic forces start to change. Your wings don’t create as much drag as they would at higher altitudes, which gives you extra lift.

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High Wing or Low Wing – Which Trainer Should I Choose?

Flight Training Central

Low wing airplanes were designed by the very devil himself. You don’t have to hang around airports, airplanes or pilots very long until someone will crank up the high wing versus low wing debate. You don’t have to hang around airports, airplanes or pilots very long until someone will crank up the high wing versus low wing debate.

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March 2024 test question update from Sporty’s

Flight Training Central

What is the most hazardous wind condition when taxiing a tricycle gear airplane? What is likely to occur if you lift off the runway before reaching rotation speed due to ground effect? At the office of the medical professional who performed your assessment. In your logbook (paper or electronic).