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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

Correct
C

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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