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Shorten the long landing
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 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 12,040 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,201 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in question was operated by an Airbus A321 aircraft. The aircraft began its journey by taxiing from the parking area to the runway, a process that took 10 minutes and covered a distance of 1 nautical mile (nm). The departure roll from runway 22L at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (KORD) was smooth, with a takeoff distance of 4,565 feet, which accounted for 57% of the runway length. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 159 knots (kn).
The initial climb phase started 1 mile east of Bensenville, Illinois, and involved a significant ascent from 1,723 feet above sea level (asl) to 32,012 feet asl, an increase of 30,289 feet, over a distance of 135 nm in 24 minutes. The climb phase was followed by a brief level cruise, lasting 2 minutes, which covered 15 nm. The aircraft then began another climb phase, this time from 32,276 feet asl to 36,000 feet asl, an increase of 3,724 feet, over a distance of 30 nm in 4 minutes.
The flight continued with a series of level cruises and descents, with the aircraft maintaining a steady altitude for varying periods of time. Notable level cruises included a 53-minute segment covering 365 nm, and a 14-minute segment covering 14 nm. The aircraft also underwent several descent phases, including a 2-minute descent from 35,992 feet asl to 35,378 feet asl, and a 4-minute descent from 35,853 feet asl to 33,794 feet asl.
As the flight progressed, the aircraft began its descent towards Denver International Airport (KDEN). The final approach to runway 34R was made from the south, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 0.0° at 4 nm and 1,261 feet above ground level (agl). The landing was smooth, with a touchdown distance of 1,196 feet, a touchdown speed of 131 kn, and a touchdown rate of 206 feet per minute (fpm).
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 34°F and a wind speed of 0 kn. The runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned from the centreline, and the runway rollout alignment was significantly misaligned by 109 feet from the centreline. The aircraft then taxied to the parking area, a process that took 10 minutes and covered 1 nm.
The total flight distance was 803 nm, and the flight duration was 178 minutes. The aircraft used a total of 15,753 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The aircraft, identified as an A21N, successfully landed on runway 34R at KDEN Denver International Airport. The final approach was initiated from the south, with the aircraft heading 0.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,261 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot demonstrated good control and precision during the approach, achieving a threshold height and speed that met the required standards.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's performance was satisfactory, with a touchdown speed of 131 knots and a touchdown rate of 206 feet per minute (fpm), which is considered perfect. The touchdown distance of 1,196 feet was also within the acceptable range. However, the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned, deviating from the centreline by 37 feet.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 34°F and no wind. This lack of wind allowed the pilot to maintain a steady course and avoid any potential challenges associated with crosswinds or headwinds. The total landing distance of 3,262 feet was 27% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight.
Despite the satisfactory landing performance, there were some areas for improvement. The runway rollout alignment was significantly misaligned, deviating from the centreline by 109 feet. This may indicate a slight loss of control or a miscalculation during the rollout phase. Nevertheless, the overall performance of the aircraft and the pilot was commendable, and the landing was considered successful.
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