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ground effect
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Princeton's WordNet
ground effectnoun
apparent increase in aerodynamic lift experienced by an aircraft flying close to the ground
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ground effectnoun
A generic term describing any aerodynamic effects occurring due to a vehicle's body or appendages moving in close proximity to the ground.
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ground effect
Ground effect refers to the increase in lift and decrease in aerodynamic drag that an aircraft's wings generate when they are close to a fixed surface such as the ground or water. This effect usually occurs when the aircraft is flying at a height approximately equal to its wingspan or less, influencing its performance by improving fuel efficiency and lift capacity.
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Ground effect
In fixed-wing aircraft, ground effect is the increased lift and decreased drag that an aircraft's wings generate when they are close to a fixed surface. When landing, ground effect can give the pilot the feeling that the aircraft is "floating". When taking off, ground effect may temporarily reduce the stall speed. The pilot can then fly level just above the runway while the aircraft accelerates in ground effect until a safe climb speed is reached.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of ground effect in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of ground effect in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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