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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 1,980 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,980 m of the 4,113 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 714 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, the Boeing 777-300 began its journey on runway 18L, taking off with a distance of 1,771 meters, which accounted for 63% of the runway. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 181 knots, with a local temperature of 19°C and a gentle headwind of 1 knot. As it departed the Netherlands, the aircraft climbed to an altitude of 29,761 feet, a gain of 28,772 feet in just 21 minutes, covering a distance of 133 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise phase commenced 7 miles southeast of Frinton-on-Sea, England, and lasted for 459 minutes, covering a significant 3,664 nautical miles. The aircraft then underwent a series of climbs and descents, with notable increases in altitude, such as the climb from 32,913 feet to 33,592 feet in just 2 minutes, covering 14 nautical miles. The descent phase began 2 miles north of Ginebra, Colombia, where the aircraft descended from 36,001 feet to 24,296 feet in 24 minutes, covering 210 nautical miles. The final approach to Mariscal Sucre International Airport was executed from the south, with a heading of 358.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,508 feet above ground level.
The Boeing 777-300 landed on runway 36 at Mariscal Sucre International Airport, with a total landing distance of 1,900 meters, accounting for 46% of the runway. The touchdown point was 298 meters beyond the touchdown zone, with a touchdown speed of 154 knots, which was slightly faster than desired. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the runway rollout alignment was also satisfactory. The aircraft taxied to the parking area in less than 1 minute, covering a short distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 5,242 nautical miles, taking 660 minutes, and the aircraft consumed 118,311 kilograms of fuel during the journey.
The Boeing 777-300 touched down on runway 36 at SEQM Mariscal Sucre International Airport, showcasing a good threshold height as it aligned itself with the runway. The threshold speed was well-managed, coming in at 158 kt, a testament to the crew's proficiency in controlling the aircraft's descent. As the aircraft made contact with the runway, it touched down 298 meters beyond the touchdown zone, a deviation that could have been mitigated with a slightly more precise approach.
The touchdown speed of 154 kt was a touch faster than ideal, resulting in a hard touchdown rate of -461 fpm. However, the runway touchdown alignment was perfect, a credit to the crew's skill in navigating the aircraft through the final stages of the approach. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15 °C and a gentle 1 kt headwind, did not pose any significant challenges to the landing.
The total landing distance of 1,900 meters, accounting for 46% of the runway length, was a respectable figure, considering the aircraft's size and weight. The runway rollout alignment was also flawless, with the aircraft maintaining its centerline position as it decelerated. Overall, the landing was a solid performance, earning a score of 92.0%, a testament to the crew's expertise and the aircraft's capabilities.
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