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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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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 1,196 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,196 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 276 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the Douglas DC-3 began with a departure roll on runway 18 at CZGR Little Grand Rapids. The takeoff distance was 348 meters, which accounted for 36% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 64 knots. The local weather at the time of departure was 3°C with a wind speed of 8 knots coming from 240°. This created a crosswind of 7 knots and a headwind of 4 knots.
Enroute level cruise began overhead CZGR Little Grand Rapids and lasted 1 minute, covering a distance of 3 nautical miles.
The landing took place on runway 27 at CYPM Pikangikum, which had a runway length of 1,196 meters. The height at threshold was 42 feet above ground level and the speed at threshold was 67 knots. The touchdown occurred 273 meters from the threshold, with a touchdown speed of 58 knots and a Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI) reading of -398 feet per minute. The local weather at the time of landing was 2°C with a wind speed of 4 knots coming from 234°, resulting in a crosswind of 3 knots and a headwind of 4 knots. The total landing distance was 645 meters, which was 54% of the runway.
Taxiing to the parking area from the runway took 1 minute and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 60 nautical miles, with a total flight time of 41 minutes. The flight used 115 kilograms of fuel.
Overall, the aircraft landing score of 80.2% indicates a solid performance with some areas for improvement.
During the Approach Phase, the pilot demonstrated excellent glideslope alignment which is commendable as it shows good control and precision. However, the speed being a little below target could have been a factor in the touchdown rate being hard during the Touchdown Phase. Maintaining the correct speed is essential for a smooth and safe landing.
In the Landing Phase, the pilot executed a good threshold height and landing flare. These are crucial components of a successful landing as they help ensure the aircraft touches down smoothly and at the right point on the runway. However, poor bank angle stability during landing suggests a need for better coordination and control of the aircraft throughout the landing process.
During the Touchdown Phase, the speed was on target which is positive as it indicates the pilot was able to maintain the correct approach speed. The touchdown distance inside the touchdown zone and the runway touchdown position being 30.8 m from the centerline could be improved with better alignment and precision during the landing.
In the Rollout Phase, the runway alignment being 30.8 m from the centerline suggests the need for better control and alignment of the aircraft during the rollout. Maintaining proper alignment with the runway centerline is important for a safe and efficient landing.
Overall, while the landing score of 80.2% is a respectable performance, there are areas for improvement such as speed control, bank angle stability, alignment, and precision during touchdown and rollout. By focusing on these areas in future landings, the pilot can continue to enhance their skills and performance for safer and smoother landings. Keep up the good work and continue to strive for excellence in each phase of the landing process.
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