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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.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 5,571 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,571 ft of the 8,988 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 960 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 to the runway, which took 12 minutes and covered a distance of 3 nautical miles. The aircraft, a Boeing 737-BBJ, then departed from runway 08R at Miami International Airport (KMIA). The takeoff distance was 4,739 feet, which accounted for 45% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 155 knots.
As the aircraft took to the skies, it encountered local weather conditions with a temperature of 89 degrees Fahrenheit and winds of 3 knots at 163 degrees. The crosswind was 3 knots, while the headwind was 1 knot. The enroute climb began approximately 1 mile southwest of Brownsville, Florida, and involved a significant ascent from 1,063 feet above sea level to 37,458 feet above sea level, an increase of 36,395 feet in just 20 minutes. This climb covered a distance of 89 nautical miles.
Following the climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which started 8 miles southwest of Naples, Florida. This phase lasted for 78 minutes and covered a distance of 608 nautical miles. The enroute descent began 17 miles southeast of the LA12 Louisiana State Police Troop B Helipad Heliport in Kenner, Louisiana. The descent from 37,572 feet above sea level to 1,417 feet above sea level, a decrease of 36,155 feet, took 28 minutes and covered 137 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 26R at George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (KIAH) was made from the east, heading 270.0 degrees at 4 nautical miles and 1,308 feet above ground level. The landing on runway 26R, which had a length of 8,988 feet, was successful, with a threshold height that was good and a threshold speed that was slightly below the target at 136 knots.
The touchdown distance was good at 969 feet, and the touchdown speed was 131 knots, which was also good. However, the touchdown rate was fair at -252 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, and the runway rollout alignment was perfect. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were a temperature of 86 degrees Fahrenheit and winds of 6 knots at 160 degrees, with a crosswind of 6 knots and a tailwind of 2 knots.
The total landing distance was 5,312 feet, which accounted for 59% of the runway. The taxiing period from the runway to the parking took 5 minutes and covered a distance of 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 844 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 144 minutes. The aircraft used 13,002 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The Boeing 737-BBJ successfully landed at KIAH George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport on runway 26R, achieving a score of 99.7%. The aircraft approached the runway from the east, heading 270.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,308 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot maintained a good threshold height, which is a crucial aspect of a safe landing.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's threshold speed was slightly below the target speed of 136 knots, coming in at 131 knots. This was still within a safe range, and the touchdown distance of 969 feet was also good. The touchdown speed of 131 knots was also within acceptable limits, indicating a smooth and controlled landing. However, the touchdown rate of -252 feet per minute (fpm) was only fair, suggesting that the aircraft could have been brought down more gently.
The runway touchdown alignment was very good, which is essential for a safe and controlled landing. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 86°F and a wind speed of 6 knots from 160°. The crosswind component was 6 knots, while the tailwind component was 2 knots. These conditions did not pose a significant challenge to the pilot, and the aircraft was able to land safely.
The total landing distance of 5,312 feet was 59% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance. This indicates that the pilot was able to bring the aircraft down quickly and efficiently. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, which is a testament to the pilot's skill and control during the landing.
Overall, the Boeing 737-BBJ's landing at KIAH George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport was a success, with the aircraft achieving a high score of 99.7%. The pilot's skills and the aircraft's performance were well-coordinated, resulting in a safe and controlled landing.
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