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July 1st 03, 03:32 AM
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F-15 takeoffs
On Mon, 30 Jun 2003 04:54:32 GMT, Guy Alcala
wrote: Ah, I think I see where the confusion comes in. My "but" refers to them probably not being low enough (at 50-100 feet AGL, if Bob's estimate is accurate) to get the extra acceleration benefit from being in ground effect, Just a confirmation that ground effect stops at about half the span above the ground. We're talking about a fairly large airplane, not a fighter, being in ground effect at 50-100'. Mary -- Mary Shafer Retired aerospace research engineer "Turn to kill, not to engage." LCDR Willie Driscoll, USN 
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