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Ground Effect in Aviation: Takeoff, Landing & Safety
The CTS Team
June 2, 2026
Why Ground Effect Matters in Real-World Flight Operations A pilot rotates on a warm afternoon at a high-elevation airport. The aircraft lifts off and seems to fly — for a few seconds. Then, climbing through 30 feet AGL, the aircraft shudders, drag spikes, and the climb rate drops to zero.
Ground Effect in Aviation: Takeoff, Landing & Safety
The CTS Team
June 2, 2026
Why Ground Effect Matters in Real-World Flight Operations A pilot rotates on a warm afternoon at a high-elevation airport. The aircraft lifts off and seems to fly — for a few seconds. Then, climbing through 30 feet AGL, the aircraft shudders, drag spikes, and the climb rate drops to zero.
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