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Ground effect becomes significant below about one wingspan of height. A Cessna 172, with a 36 ft span, enters ground effect at flare height - the float it feels in the hold-off is ground effect arriving on cue. An A320, with a span around 117 ft, has been in ground effect since before the threshold and there is no sudden cushion to feel, only a gradual reduction in induced drag that lengthens any float you allow.
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The threshold, the flare and the hold-off. The approach that led to it is the stabilisation gates below.
One stabilised approach gate: five checks where the approach path is 500 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate was not assessed, because the approach did not join final that far out.
Side view — the last 5,202 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,202 ft of the 11,326 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 969 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a taxiing period from the parking area to the runway, which took 10 minutes and covered a distance of 2 nautical miles. The aircraft, a Boeing 737-800, then departed from runway 27 at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (VABB) in Mumbai, India. The takeoff distance was 6,016 feet, which accounted for 65% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 166 knots.
As the aircraft climbed to its cruising altitude, it passed overhead Juhu Aerodrome (VAJJ) in Mumbai, marking the beginning of the enroute climb phase. The aircraft ascended from an altitude of 1,066 feet above sea level to 35,951 feet, an increase of 34,886 feet, in just 30 minutes. This climb phase covered a distance of 195 nautical miles.
Following the climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which started 15 miles north of Deulgaon Raja in the state of Maharashtra, India. This phase lasted for 85 minutes and covered a significant distance of 1,979 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its descent phase, which started 26 miles southeast of Wuzhou in Guangxi Zhuangzu Zizhiqu, China. The descent from 36,264 feet to 1,392 feet took 28 minutes and covered a distance of 137 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 07C at Hong Kong International Airport (VHHH) was made from the southwest, with a heading of 71.0 degrees at an altitude of 1,356 feet above ground level and a distance of 4 nautical miles from the runway. The landing was executed smoothly, with a touchdown speed of 135 knots and a touchdown distance of 967 feet, which was 44% of the runway length. The touchdown rate was fair at -274 feet per minute, but the runway touchdown alignment was perfect.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 72 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 3 knots from a direction of 94 degrees. The crosswind was 1 knot, and the headwind was 2 knots. After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, which took 3 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile.
The total flight distance was 2,320 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 157 minutes. The aircraft used a significant amount of fuel, with a total consumption of 29,824 pounds. Overall, the flight was executed smoothly, with good performance and minimal deviations from the planned route.
The Boeing 737-800 aircraft successfully landed at Hong Kong International Airport (VHHH) on runway 07C. The final approach was conducted from the southwest, aligning with a heading of 71.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,356 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft demonstrated a high level of proficiency in its approach, achieving a score of 98.7%.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on the runway with a speed of 140 knots, which was within the acceptable threshold speed. The touchdown distance of 967 feet was also within the expected range, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The touchdown speed of 135 knots was also satisfactory, suggesting that the aircraft's engines were well-managed during the approach.
However, the touchdown rate of -274 feet per minute (fpm) was only fair, indicating that the aircraft may have experienced a slight bounce or oscillation upon touchdown. This could be attributed to various factors, including the aircraft's weight, the runway's surface, or the pilot's control inputs.
Despite the slightly subpar touchdown rate, the aircraft's runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilots maintained a high level of control and precision during the approach. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 72°F and a gentle headwind of 2 knots, also contributed to a smooth landing.
The total landing distance of 4,934 feet was 44% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. This suggests that the pilots executed a well-planned and controlled approach, taking into account the aircraft's performance characteristics and the runway's length.
Finally, the runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilots maintained a high level of control and precision during the rollout phase. Overall, the landing was a success, with the aircraft demonstrating a high level of proficiency and control throughout the approach and landing phases.
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