Low approaches in ground effect

An additional concern to those who dive to go into ground effect is that you
are giving up the ability to choose a touchdown point. Once in ground
effect, the pilot loses the ability to turn and must touch down straight
ahead. Altitude, however, gives the pilot the option of turning slightly to
avoid something hard.

If you cannot make the airport, pilots must select the best option as soon
as possible, using the aircraft as a bargaining chip. Walking away is the
concern rather than making the airport. From that standpoint, altitude
gives us the most options for the longest time.

Colin N12HS


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