Ground Effect (aircraft)
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.
Read more about Ground Effect (aircraft): Principle of Ground Effect, Ground Effect Aircraft, Ground Effect With Airships
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