Ground Effect Flashcards
1
Q
What does the ground effect do to the gradient of the downwash?
A
Makes it shallower.
2
Q
At what height could the ground effect happen?
A
One wing span high.
3
Q
At the height will the ground effect occur?
A
Half the wing span.
4
Q
What happens to the effective angle of attack during the ground effect?
A
It increases.
5
Q
When entering the ground effect is there a 50% increase or decrease in induced drag?
A
Decrease.
6
Q
What type of wing will experience the largest loss of lift due to the ground effect ( Low/high wing and Takeoff/landing)?
A
Low and T/0.
7
Q
In ground effect, an aeroplane’s effective angle of attack (1) _____ due to the (2) _____ downwash.
A
Increased reduced
