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Old 18th Sep 2008, 20:18
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we all know that wake turbulence is at its worst when you are slow, heavy, clean.
Below about 1 span altitude - vortex buildup is significantly less than
in free air due to ground obstructing the movement of air. This is why you get an induced drag reduction - or span dominated ground effect as it's called.

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