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Wingtip Vortices and Wake Turbulence

Pilot Institute

This horizontal component of lift is called Induced Drag. Its called induced drag since it only exists as a consequence of lift. If youre generating lift, youre stuck with induced drag as well. Vortex size is also affected by proximity to the ground. Increased Drag Moving air around is hard work!

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Accident Briefs—July 2025

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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. Probable cause(s): The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees after takeoff, during high density altitude weather conditions. He had no further memory of the event.

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How to Make a Perfect Soft Field Landing Every Time

Pilot Institute

However, the increased drag might make it impossible to take off again. If you’re at a field with no weather reporting, gauge the wind speed and direction using the windsock. Hold this extra power as you enter ground effect. This does two things: it keeps the load on the wings and increases drag.

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Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome: A Temporal Anomaly in the Hudson Valley

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Though renowned for its maneuverability, the Triplane struggled to pull away from the Camel, fighting against the fundamental drag of its triple tiered wings. ORA does not fly their pioneer era aircraft above the treetops, but the Pusher climbed out of ground effect and flew along the runway before setting back to the turf at the far end.