Principles of Flighteasy#570
When entering ground effect during landing, the aircraft tends to:
A
Sink rapidly
B
Float because of reduced drag and increased lift
CorrectC
Yaw to the left
D
Stall abruptly
Explanation
Entering ground effect reduces induced drag and slightly increases lift, causing the aircraft to float and resist touchdown.
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