Chapter 17: Ground Effect Flashcards
1
Q
Ground Effect Range
When does it start? What AC affects it.
A
Height = 1 wingspan start
Height = 1/2 wingspan full effect
Low wing, low tail more affected
2
Q
Ground Effect Effects (5)
A
Entering ground effect:
balloon - downwash reduced, Cle increase, L increases
float - Cdi reduces,
Speed underreads
pitch down - less downwash on elevator
Entering ground effect -> reduced 3D AoAs
