Flying Magazine
APRIL 29, 2025
Despite its small size, it was equipped with two cockpits and had maximum takeoff weights of 5,700 to 7,000 pounds, depending on whether it was expected to transition to forward flight outside or within ground effect. Courtesy: Jason McDowell] Unfortunately, a lack of stability hampered the Avrocars progress.
Pilot's Life Blog
JUNE 18, 2025
The Cessna 172 is a high-wing aircraft known for its exceptional visibility, stability, and gentle stall characteristics. On the other hand, the Piper PA-28 series (like the Cherokee or Archer) offers a low-wing configuration, which means slightly different ground effect and flare behavior.
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Professional Pilot
JULY 7, 2025
We can load 4 people, have full fuel, and sit there and hover out of ground effect at 70%.” I’m just trying to get the person stabilized, figuring out an extraction plan, and calling for the right resources to get the person out. “Because it has full authority digital engine control (FADEC), it’s hard to overspeed or overtorque.
Flight Training Central
MAY 6, 2024
Short field landings can be shorter because the drag robbing ground effect is lessened by the greater distance between the wing and ground. By incorporating more dihedral, the longitudinal stability can be increased to match that exhibited by the high wingers.
Flight Training Central
DECEMBER 4, 2023
This allows the airspeed to slowly dissipate while the airplane is flown just above the surface in ground effect. When the wheels first touch the ground, the proper technique allows the wings to continue supporting much of the weight of the airplane.
Flight Training Central
MARCH 29, 2024
What is likely to occur if you lift off the runway before reaching rotation speed due to ground effect? Inability to climb Increase in stability Decrease in thrust required to maintain flight Correct! Aileron down on the upwind wing Aileron up on the upwind wing Aileron up on the downwind wing Correct!
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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