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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.
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 1,848 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,848 m of the 3,890 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 1,057 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Brussels Airport, the Airbus A319 began its journey on runway 01, accelerating down the 1,599-meter stretch to reach a liftoff speed of 158 knots. The aircraft's takeoff distance accounted for 59% of the runway, a testament to its efficient performance. As it departed the Belgian skies, the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 17°C and a gentle wind of 2 knots from 270°.
As the aircraft climbed to its cruising altitude, it traversed the European landscape, passing over Steenokkerzeel in Flanders, Belgium, and eventually reaching 36,010 feet above sea level. The enroute climb phase lasted 22 minutes, covering 139 nautical miles. The aircraft then entered a level cruise phase, maintaining a steady altitude for 45 minutes as it covered 348 nautical miles. This was followed by a series of descents, with the aircraft shedding altitude in a controlled manner, eventually reaching its final approach altitude of 1,149 feet above sea level.
The final approach to runway 16L at Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport was executed from the north, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 163.0° at 4 nautical miles from the threshold. The landing was successful, with the aircraft touching down 642 meters beyond the touchdown zone at a speed of 125 knots. The touchdown rate was firm at -311 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 3.7 meters from the centerline. The total landing distance was 1,769 meters, accounting for 45% of the runway. Following a smooth rollout, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, concluding its journey of 651 nautical miles, which had taken 122 minutes and consumed 4,476 kilograms of fuel.
The final approach to runway 16L at LIRF Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport from the north was initiated at 4 nm and 1,127 ft above ground level, heading 163.0°. The approach quality was satisfactory, with a threshold height of 65 ft above ground level, which was above the target. The threshold speed of 138 kt was slightly above the target, indicating a slight delay in the touchdown process.
The aircraft touched down 642 m beyond the touchdown zone, with a touchdown speed of 125 kt, which was within the acceptable range. The touchdown rate of -311 fpm was firm, indicating a controlled descent. However, the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 3.7 m from the centreline, which may have been due to a slight deviation in the approach path. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15 °C and a light wind of 2 kt at 270°, did not pose any significant challenges to the landing.
The total landing distance of 1,769 m was 45% of the runway length, which is within the acceptable range. The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating a smooth and controlled deceleration of the aircraft. Overall, the landing performance was satisfactory, with a score of 87.3%. While there were some minor deviations from the target, the pilot's skills and the aircraft's performance ensured a safe and controlled landing.
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