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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.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,977 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 321 m 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 8 minutes and covered a distance of 2 nautical miles. The aircraft, an RJ85, then departed from runway 32R at Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (LFBO), with a takeoff distance of 1,419 meters, which was 47% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 138 knots.
As the aircraft climbed to a higher altitude, it encountered local weather conditions of 34°C temperature and a wind speed of 7 knots at 213°. The crosswind was 7 knots, while the tailwind was 2 knots. The enroute climb started 1 mile east of Cornebarrieu, France, and reached an altitude of 30,759 feet above sea level, an increase of 29,268 feet in 31 minutes, covering a distance of 157 nautical miles.
The aircraft then entered a level cruise phase, starting 1 mile south of Rochepaule, France, and lasting 16 minutes, covering a distance of 116 nautical miles. The enroute descent started 1 mile northeast of Perosa Argentina, Italy, and descended from 30,710 feet to 6,123 feet above sea level, a decrease of 24,587 feet in 15 minutes, covering a distance of 65 nautical miles.
The aircraft then entered another level cruise phase, starting overhead Nicorvo, Italy, and lasting 2 minutes, covering a distance of 7 nautical miles. The enroute descent started 1 mile northeast of Valle Lomellina, Italy, and descended from 6,030 feet to 5,324 feet above sea level, a decrease of 706 feet in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 7 nautical miles.
The aircraft then entered another level cruise phase, starting 1 mile north of Suardi, Italy, and lasting 3 minutes, covering a distance of 7 nautical miles. The enroute descent started 1 mile east of Ottobiano, Italy, and descended from 4,889 feet to 4,168 feet above sea level, a decrease of 720 feet in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 6 nautical miles.
The aircraft then entered another level cruise phase, starting 1 mile west of Gambolo, Italy, and lasting 2 minutes, covering a distance of 6 nautical miles. The enroute descent started 1 mile north of Cassolnovo, Italy, and descended from 4,158 feet to 1,999 feet above sea level, a decrease of 2,160 feet in 4 minutes, covering a distance of 11 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 35R at Milan Malpensa International Airport (LIMC) was made from the south, heading 349.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,252 feet above ground level. The landing on runway 35R was successful, with a touchdown distance of 320 meters and a touchdown speed of 104 knots. The touchdown rate was fair at -225 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 5.6 meters from the centerline.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were 26°C temperature and a wind speed of 4 knots at 260°. The crosswind was 4 knots, while the headwind was 0 knots. The total landing distance was 846 meters, which was 28% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was very good.
The taxiing period from the runway to the parking took 5 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 391 nautical miles, taking 87 minutes, and the aircraft used 2,780 kilograms of fuel.
The aircraft in question, an RJ85, successfully landed at Milan Malpensa International Airport (LIMC) on runway 35R. The final approach was initiated from the south, heading 349.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,252 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft demonstrated a high level of proficiency in its landing, achieving a score of 95.6%.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down at a speed of 104 knots, which was within the acceptable range. The touchdown distance of 320 meters was also satisfactory, indicating that the pilot had maintained control and precision throughout the approach. However, the touchdown rate of -225 feet per minute (fpm) was only fair, suggesting that the pilot could have made some adjustments to achieve a smoother touchdown.
The runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned, deviating from the centerline by 5.6 meters. This minor deviation may have been due to factors such as wind or pilot error, but it did not significantly impact the overall landing performance. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 26°C and a gentle wind of 4 knots from 260°.
The total landing distance of 846 meters was 28% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. This indicates that the pilot had successfully managed the aircraft's speed and descent rate to achieve a smooth and controlled landing. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control and stability during the post-landing phase.
Overall, the landing performance of the RJ85 at Milan Malpensa International Airport was impressive, with the aircraft demonstrating a high level of proficiency and control throughout the approach and landing phases.
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