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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 for a circuit: five checks where the approach path is 500 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate is an instrument-approach check and does not apply.
Side view — the last 6,032 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 6,032 ft of the 8,361 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 4,033 ft past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The REDWING SUPER CONSTELLATION 1049 C took off from Kurumoch International Airport, rolling down runway 05. The aircraft required a takeoff distance of 1,430 feet, which was 17% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 92 knots, and the aircraft lifted off the ground smoothly.
As the aircraft entered the left-hand pattern, it demonstrated impressive agility, completing the entry in less than 1 nautical mile in just 13 seconds. The subsequent crosswind turn was also executed efficiently, taking only 15 seconds to complete. The pattern downwind turn was a bit more extensive, covering a distance of 1 nautical mile at an angle of 106.5 degrees to the runway.
The downwind leg of the pattern was a bit longer, spanning 2 nautical miles in 40 seconds. The base leg turn was another efficient maneuver, covering 1 nautical mile at an angle of 4.3 degrees to the runway. The final approach to runway 05 was made from the southwest, with the aircraft heading at 55.0 degrees and flying at an altitude of 305 feet above ground level.
The landing itself was a success, with the touchdown point located 2,628 feet beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed of 101 knots was good, and the touchdown rate of -216 feet per minute was fair. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, and the local weather conditions, with a temperature of 25°F and a wind speed of 3 knots at 89 degrees, contributed to a smooth landing.
The total landing distance was 5,727 feet, which was 68% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating that the aircraft was well under control during the landing. The total flight distance was 6 nautical miles, and the flight used 211 pounds of fuel, taking a total of 4 minutes to complete.
The REDWING SUPER CONSTELLATION 1049 C American Overseas aircraft successfully landed at Kurumoch International Airport, with a final approach to runway 05 from the southwest. The aircraft was at an altitude of 305 feet above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway when it began its descent. The heading of the aircraft during the final approach was 55.0°, which indicates a slight deviation from the standard approach path.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down 2,628 feet beyond the touchdown zone, which is a significant distance from the intended landing point. However, the touchdown speed of 101 knots was within the acceptable range, indicating that the pilot maintained control of the aircraft during the landing. The touchdown rate of -216 feet per minute (fpm) was fair, suggesting that the aircraft touched down with a moderate amount of force.
The threshold height at 63 feet agl was above the target, indicating that the aircraft was higher than intended when it reached the runway threshold. The threshold speed of 132 knots was well above the target, suggesting that the pilot may have been applying too much power during the approach. Despite these deviations, the runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating that the aircraft was aligned with the runway centerline at the moment of touchdown.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were characterized by a temperature of 25°F and a wind speed of 3 knots from 89°. The crosswind component was minimal at 1 knot, while the headwind component was 3 knots. The total landing distance of 5,727 feet was 68% of the runway length, which is a relatively long landing distance. However, the runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating that the aircraft was well under control during the rollout phase.
Overall, the landing was successful, but there were some deviations from the standard approach and landing procedures. The pilot may have benefited from a more precise approach and landing technique to achieve a shorter landing distance and a more precise touchdown point.
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