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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.
Two stabilised approach gates, each with seven checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway. They are the approach's score: the checks passed out of the checks that ran.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 3,231 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 559 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Mariehamn Airport, the Boeing 737-600 began its journey with a smooth taxiing process, taking approximately 3 minutes to reach the runway. As it rolled down runway 21, the aircraft accelerated to liftoff speed of 140 kt, covering a distance of 941 meters, which was 50% of the runway length. The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 16 °C and a gentle wind of 4 kt from 320 °, resulting in a negligible crosswind and a slight tailwind.
As the aircraft climbed out of Mariehamn, it began its enroute climb, reaching an altitude of 40,744 ft in 46 minutes, covering a distance of 345 nm. The climb was a steady and efficient process, with the aircraft maintaining a consistent rate of ascent. Following the climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which lasted for 156 minutes and covered a distance of 1,232 nm. This phase was characterized by a stable and efficient flight regime, with the aircraft maintaining a consistent airspeed and altitude. The cruise phase was followed by a descent, which began 23 miles south east of Akdere, Turkey, and lasted for 21 minutes, covering a distance of 143 nm. The aircraft descended from 40,881 ft to 1,364 ft, a decrease of 39,517 ft.
As the aircraft approached Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport, it began its final approach to runway 17, aligning itself with the runway heading of 177.0 °. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 28 °C and a gentle wind of 3 kt from 221 °, resulting in a negligible crosswind and a slight headwind. The aircraft touched down 138 meters beyond the touchdown zone, with a touchdown speed of 116 kt and a touchdown rate of -250 fpm. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the runway rollout alignment was also satisfactory. The total landing distance was 1,032 meters, which was 32% of the runway length. Following the landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, taking approximately 1 minute to cover a distance of less than 1 nm. The total flight distance was 1,726 nm, and the aircraft used 9,474 kg of fuel during the flight, which lasted for 229 minutes.
The Boeing 737-600 touched down on runway 17 at OLBA Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport with a score of 98.5%. The aircraft approached the runway from the north, heading 177.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,316 feet above ground level. The final approach was characterized by good quality, with a threshold height that met expectations. However, the threshold speed was slightly above the target at 128 knots, indicating a slight deviation from the ideal landing conditions.
The aircraft touched down 138 meters beyond the touchdown zone, with a touchdown speed of 116 knots, which was considered good. The touchdown rate of -250 feet per minute was fair, suggesting a moderate deceleration. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft centered on the runway. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 28°C and a gentle headwind of 2 knots, contributed to a smooth landing. The crosswind component was minimal, at 2 knots.
The total landing distance of 1,032 meters was 32% of the runway length, indicating a relatively short rollout. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, with the aircraft maintaining its centerline alignment throughout the rollout phase. Overall, the landing was considered successful, with the aircraft meeting most of the key performance criteria.
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