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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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Two stabilised approach gates, each with six checks at 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 2,252 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 2,252 m of the 4,001 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 921 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Queen Alia International Airport's runway 26R, the Boeing 777-200ER began its journey with a taxiing period of 6 minutes, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles. As the aircraft rolled onto the runway, it accelerated to liftoff speed of 147 knots, clearing the ground in 1,006 meters, which accounted for 28% of the runway's length. The local weather conditions at the time of departure featured a temperature of 27 degrees Celsius, with a gentle headwind of 6 knots and a crosswind of 2 knots.
As the aircraft climbed to its cruising altitude, it began its enroute climb 1 mile northeast of Al Jizah, Jordan, reaching an altitude of 38,811 feet above sea level in 17 minutes, covering a distance of 131 nautical miles. The climb was a significant increase of 35,460 feet from the initial altitude of 3,350 feet. Following the climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, lasting 25 minutes and covering 219 nautical miles, before commencing its descent 40 miles north of Mudaysis Air Base in Iraq. The descent from 39,001 feet to 1,479 feet above sea level took 21 minutes, covering 119 nautical miles.
Upon approaching Baghdad International Airport's runway 33R from the southeast, the aircraft maintained a heading of 330.0 degrees at an altitude of 1,359 feet above ground level, 4 nautical miles from the runway. The landing was executed with a threshold speed of 134 knots, but the touchdown speed of 128 knots was slightly above the target. The touchdown point was 500 meters beyond the touchdown zone, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The total landing distance of 2,166 meters accounted for 54% of the runway's length. Following the landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area in 2 minutes, covering less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance of 477 nautical miles was completed in 72 minutes, with a fuel consumption of 7,741 kilograms.
The Boeing 777-200ER touched down on runway 33R at ORBI Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base, marking a satisfactory conclusion to the approach from the south east. The aircraft's final approach path was characterized by a slight deviation above the target threshold height of 56 ft agl, but the threshold speed of 134 kt was well within acceptable limits. As the aircraft made contact with the runway, it was traveling at a speed of 128 kt, which was slightly above the desired touchdown speed, resulting in a firm touchdown rate of -306 fpm.
The touchdown point was located 500 m beyond the designated touchdown zone, indicating a slight over-run. However, the runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft maintaining its centerline position throughout the landing. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 38 °C and a gentle headwind of 1 kt, contributed to a relatively smooth landing. The aircraft's performance was further enhanced by the minimal crosswind component of 1 kt.
The Boeing 777-200ER's rollout was characterized by perfect alignment with the runway centerline, demonstrating excellent control and stability during the critical phase of the landing. The total landing distance of 2,166 m, accounting for 54% of the runway length, was within acceptable limits. Overall, the landing was deemed satisfactory, with a score of 89.4% reflecting the aircraft's performance and the crew's skill in executing a safe and controlled landing.
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