On 2007-05-14 08:08:31 -0700, Blanche said:

On 5/14/2007 2:03:24 AM, "Bravo Two Zero" wrote:

A small plane crashed into Lake Pleasant, just outside of Phoenix, at
approx 8pm Friday, while the pilot was reportedly talking on his cellphone
and flying 10 feet above the water.

Can you have "ground effect" over water?

Used to be a common fuel saving strategy for long over-water flights.
You could on a C-130, for example, kill two engines, descend to ground
effect, and increase your range and/or endurance dramatically.
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Waddling Eagle
World Famous Flight Instructor