Does anybody know if ground effect lowers your stall speed? +++++++++++++++++++
I always believed that it did not, so I was surprised to read the compelling evidence from John M, viz., "Mine actually lifts off at 37 knots in ground effect and will fly a foot or so above the ground however stall at altitude is at about 42 knots". I suspect that the TAS does not change, but the IAS does due to the ground effect on airflow around the pitot. Would be interesting to hear from the KR that has the pitot on top of the Fin. For your purposes right now, I guess the best answer is yes - what you will see on the ASI will be lower in ground effect (compared to readings observed at altitude). What have you decided regarding the canopy latch and the turtle deck attachments? Good luck Steve J
