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Old February 25th 08, 05:46 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
gatt[_2_]
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Default "Ground cushion"


In the book "Takeoffs and Landings" by Leighton Collins--who is referenced
in "Stick and Rudder"--there is no mention of the term
"ground effect."

Rather, Collins talks briefly about "ground cushion" and how air "piles up"
beneath the wings.

Do people still teach this?

-c