Ground Effect Knot Stability 
Pilot's Life Blog
JUNE 18, 2025
With a cruise speed of around 162 knots and a range near 700 nautical miles, the Seminole provides performance without overwhelming complexity. The Cessna 172 is a high-wing aircraft known for its exceptional visibility, stability, and gentle stall characteristics.
Pilot Institute
MARCH 26, 2024
As with any landing, it’s vital to have a stabilized approach. If you’re not stabilized at 200 feet AGL, go around. 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.
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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. Trim for level flight once you’re stabilized at your target speed. You’ll have to accelerate to V x while staying within ground effect.
Plane and Pilot
OCTOBER 3, 2024
We routinely taxi at 1200 rpm due to the low spray…[we] can cruise at 10 knots” in displacement mode, something a Goose can’t do. Early on a speed restriction of 130 knots was applied as a flutter issue. This was resolved on the kit version and led to cruising at 50% power and 120 knots, which proved to be the Gweduck’s sweet spot.
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