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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 1,793 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,793 m of the 2,443 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 280 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with the aircraft, an Airbus A320, taxiing from the parking area to the runway at Trieste–Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport, which took approximately 4 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The departure roll took place on runway 27, and the takeoff distance was 1,654 meters, which accounted for 59% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 154 knots.
As the aircraft took to the skies, it encountered local weather conditions with a temperature of 11 degrees Celsius and winds of 4 knots at 53 degrees. The crosswind was 3 knots, while the tailwind was 4 knots. The enroute climb began overhead Turriaco, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy, where the aircraft ascended from 1,039 feet above sea level to 34,485 feet above sea level, an increase of 33,446 feet in 20 minutes, covering a distance of 73 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise started 9 miles south east of Premantura, Istria, Croatia, and lasted for 18 minutes, covering 133 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its descent 31 miles south west of Komiza, Split-Dalmatia, Croatia, and descended from 34,583 feet above sea level to 3,951 feet above sea level, a decrease of 30,632 feet in 21 minutes, covering 115 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise resumed 17 miles north east of Mola di Bari, Puglia, Italy, and lasted for 3 minutes, covering 11 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its final descent 9 miles north of Mola di Bari, and descended from 3,957 feet above sea level to 1,050 feet above sea level, a decrease of 2,907 feet in 4 minutes, covering 10 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 25 at Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport took place from the east, with the aircraft heading 251.0 degrees at 4 nautical miles and 901 feet above ground level. The landing on runway 25 was successful, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 128 knots and a touchdown distance of 283 meters. The touchdown rate was firm at -300 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were a temperature of 11 degrees Celsius and winds of 6 knots at 229 degrees. The crosswind was 2 knots, while the headwind was 6 knots. The total landing distance was 1,712 meters, which accounted for 70% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect. The total flight distance was 349 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 72 minutes. The aircraft used 2,936 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Airbus A320 successfully landed at LIBD Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, showcasing exceptional piloting skills and adherence to standard operating procedures. The aircraft approached the runway from the east, heading 251.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 901 feet above ground level (agl). This precise approach was a testament to the crew's ability to navigate complex airspace and maintain situational awareness.
Upon reaching the runway, the aircraft touched down smoothly, with a threshold speed of 136 knots, which is well within the acceptable range. The touchdown distance of 283 meters was also satisfactory, indicating that the crew had effectively managed the aircraft's descent and speed. The touchdown speed of 128 knots was equally impressive, demonstrating the crew's skill in maintaining a stable and controlled approach.
The landing rate of -300 feet per minute (fpm) was firm but not excessive, suggesting that the crew had successfully managed the aircraft's energy and rate of descent. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the crew had maintained a stable and aligned approach to the runway.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 11°C and a gentle headwind of 6 knots. The crosswind component was minimal, at 2 knots, which further contributed to the smooth and controlled nature of the landing.
The total landing distance of 1,712 meters was 70% of the runway length, which is a respectable achievement. This indicates that the crew had effectively managed the aircraft's speed and descent, minimizing the distance required to bring the aircraft to a stop. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, demonstrating the crew's ability to maintain control of the aircraft during the critical phase of landing.
Overall, this landing was a testament to the crew's exceptional skills and experience, as well as the aircraft's capabilities. The Airbus A320 performed flawlessly, and the crew's precise and controlled approach resulted in a smooth and safe landing.
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