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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 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 1,814 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 647 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the SUPER DECATHLON started with a departure roll on runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport. The takeoff distance was 152 meters, which was 8% of the runway length. The liftoff speed reached 64 knots. The local weather at the time of departure was 16°C with a wind speed of 1 knot coming from 270°, resulting in minimal crosswind and headwind.
The enroute level cruise began overhead EGPE Inverness Airport and lasted only 2 minutes, covering less than 1 nautical mile. Shortly after, a go-around was performed on runway 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport at 7 feet above ground level.
The landing took place on runway 05 at EGPE Inverness Airport, which had a length of 1,814 meters. The height at the threshold was 8 feet above ground level, with a speed of 59 knots. The touchdown occurred 161 meters from the threshold, with a touchdown speed of 49 knots and a vertical speed indicator reading of -44 feet per minute. The local weather during landing was 15°C with a wind speed of 1 knot coming from 270°, resulting in minimal crosswind and tailwind components.
The total landing distance covered was 523 meters, which accounted for 29% of the runway. The total flight distance traveled was 2 nautical miles, taking 938 and consuming 1 kilogram of fuel.
Congratulations on achieving a landing score of 94.8%! That is an excellent result and demonstrates your skill and expertise as a pilot. It is clear that you have a strong understanding of the key elements involved in a successful landing.
In terms of the Landing Phase, you did exceptionally well with a good threshold height and perfect landing flare. This is crucial as it ensures a smooth and controlled descent onto the runway, minimizing any potential rough landings. Your attention to detail and precision in this phase contributed significantly to your overall landing success.
Similarly, the Touchdown Phase was executed with precision and accuracy. Your touchdown rate was perfect, and your speed was on target, ensuring a safe and controlled landing. Additionally, the fact that the touchdown distance was inside the touchdown zone and the runway touchdown position was very good highlights your ability to judge distance and positioning accurately during this critical phase of the landing process.
While the Rollout Phase showed slightly off-centre runway alignment, with a deviation of 5.4 meters from the centerline, this is a minor discrepancy in an otherwise well-executed landing. It is important to pay attention to these details for future landings, but it does not detract from the overall success of your performance.
Overall, your landing was a testament to your skills and expertise as a pilot. Your attention to detail, precision, and ability to maintain control throughout each phase of the landing process were evident in the high score you achieved. Keep up the excellent work and continue to strive for perfection in your future flights. Well done!
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