Altimeter Drag Ground Effect 
Plane and Pilot
JULY 1, 2025
A witness reported that they saw the airplane lift off from the runway and remain in ground effect until it crossed the departure end of the runway. Investigators noted at the time of the accident the temperature was 30 degrees Celsius, the dew point was 4 C, and the altimeter setting was 29.98.
Flight Training Central
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
What is ground effect? The result of an alteration in airflow patterns increasing induced drag about the wings of an airplane. Ground effect is most likely to result in which problem? Determine the pressure altitude at an airport that is 1,300 feet MSL with an altimeter setting of 29.6.
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