Originally Posted by
SonicFlyer
What do I need to know in advance?
Everything.
Or know where to find it.
That, and ground effect is NOT a cushion of air beneath the wings, molecules of air do not race faster over the top of a wing in order to meet up with molecules that passed under the wing, see and avoid isnt accomplished with a radio, and carburetor ice is not a function of closing the throttle. Rudders matter.