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MY FS FLIGHTS
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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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Two stabilised approach gates, each with six checks at 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,961 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,961 m of the 3,990 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 1,276 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in question was operated by a Boeing 707-320 aircraft. The aircraft began its journey by taxiing from the parking area to the runway, a process that took less than a minute and covered a distance of less than one nautical mile. The departure roll took place on runway 22L at EBLG Liège Airport, with the takeoff distance covering 79% of the runway's length. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 180 knots.
The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 22°C, with a wind speed of 17 knots blowing from a direction of 189°. The crosswind component was 10 knots, while the headwind component was 14 knots. The aircraft began its enroute climb approximately one mile north-east of Gleixhe, Wallonia, Belgium, and ascended from an altitude of 1,703 feet above sea level to 19,151 feet above sea level, an increase of 17,448 feet in just 7 minutes. This climb phase covered a distance of 7 nautical miles.
Following the initial climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which lasted for 13 minutes and covered a distance of 83 nautical miles. This phase began approximately one mile south-west of Oreye, Wallonia, Belgium. The aircraft then began its descent from 19,171 feet above sea level to 4,993 feet above sea level, a decrease of 14,178 feet in just 4 minutes. This descent phase covered a distance of 22 nautical miles and started approximately one mile north-east of Treis-Karden, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany.
The flight continued with a series of enroute climbs and descents, with the aircraft ascending and descending through various altitudes and locations. These phases included climbs from 4,984 feet above sea level to 6,995 feet above sea level, and descents from 7,122 feet above sea level to 4,000 feet above sea level. The aircraft also entered several level cruise phases, including a 26-minute phase that covered a distance of 23 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 07C at EDDF Frankfurt Airport was made from the south-west, with the aircraft heading 68.0° at an altitude of 654 feet above ground level and a distance of 2 nautical miles from the runway. The landing took place on runway 07C, which had a length of 3,990 meters. The threshold height at 133 feet above ground level was excessively over target, but the threshold speed was good at 156 knots.
The touchdown point was 777 meters beyond the touchdown zone, with a touchdown speed of 136 knots and a firm touchdown rate of -350 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, and the local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 12°C, with a wind speed of 3 knots blowing from a direction of 280°. The crosswind component was 2 knots, while the tailwind component was 3 knots.
The total landing distance was 1,797 meters, which accounted for 45% of the runway's length. The runway rollout alignment was also very good. After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, a process that took 2 minutes and covered a distance of less than one nautical mile. The total flight distance was 331 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 79 minutes. Notably, the aircraft used zero kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Boeing 707-320 aircraft successfully landed on runway 07C at Frankfurt Airport (EDDF) with a score of 80.0%. The final approach was initiated from the southwest, heading 68.0° at 2 nautical miles and 654 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft's approach to the runway was precise, with a good threshold speed of 156 knots.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down 777 meters beyond the touchdown zone, which is slightly off-target. However, the touchdown speed of 136 knots was within the acceptable range, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The touchdown rate of -350 feet per minute (fpm) was firm, suggesting a slight impact upon touchdown, but not excessively hard.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 12°C and a gentle wind of 3 knots from 280°. The crosswind component was minimal at 2 knots, and the tailwind component was 3 knots, which had a negligible effect on the landing.
The total landing distance of 1,797 meters was 45% of the runway length, indicating a relatively short landing roll. The runway rollout alignment was very good, suggesting that the aircraft maintained its direction and speed during the rollout phase. Overall, the landing was successful, but with some minor deviations from the target parameters.
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