Ground Effect Pilot True Airspeed 
Plane and Pilot
JULY 10, 2025
A pilot friend and I decided to fly my 1976 Cardinal over to Sedona Airport (KZEZ) for a late lunch. First, the runway had a marked upslope after the intersection, and second, my trusty Cardinal was not climbing away from the ground like I planned. So, what was a pilot new to the high and hot world of density altitude flying to do?
Flight Training Central
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
What is ground effect? Ground effect is most likely to result in which problem? Inability to get airborne even though airspeed is sufficient for normal takeoff needs. What true airspeed should a pilot expect at 9,000 feet on a standard day with 65 percent maximum continuous power?
Chess In the Air
JUNE 24, 2022
About 90% of accidents could have been prevented by the pilot. Most can be avoided by diligent pre-flight preparations; by paying attention to what’s happening around us; by staying disciplined and flying within one’s margins; and by avoiding basic piloting mistakes through regular practice.
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