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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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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 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 5,004 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 707 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with the Horten Ho229 taxiing from the parking area to the runway at KSFZ North Central State Airport. This process took approximately 1 minute and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft then proceeded to depart from runway 05, with a takeoff distance of 823 feet, which accounted for 16% of the runway's length. The liftoff speed was 78 knots.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it encountered local weather conditions of a temperature of 73°F and a wind speed of 3 knots at 116°. The crosswind component was 3 knots, while the headwind component was 0 knots. The enroute climb started overhead KSFZ North Central State Airport, with the aircraft ascending from an altitude of 1,398 feet above sea level to 4,995 feet above sea level, a total increase of 3,597 feet in 4 minutes, covering a distance of 7 nautical miles.
The enroute descent began 1 mile northeast of Harrisville, Rhode Island, with the aircraft descending from 4,916 feet above sea level to 499 feet above sea level, a total decrease of 4,417 feet in 3 minutes, covering a distance of 9 nautical miles. The aircraft then performed a go-around from runway 05 at KSFZ North Central State Airport, reaching an altitude of 81 feet above ground level.
The final approach to runway 05 was made from the southwest, with the aircraft heading at 35.0° at an altitude of 353 feet above ground level, 1 nautical mile from the runway. The landing was executed on runway 05, which had a length of 5,004 feet. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was well above the target at 88 knots. The touchdown distance was 704 feet, and the touchdown speed was 78 knots, which was considered good. The touchdown rate was perfect at -45 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was also perfect.
The local weather conditions during the landing were the same as during the takeoff, with a temperature of 73°F and a wind speed of 4 knots at 118°. The crosswind component was 4 knots, while the headwind component was 0 knots. The total landing distance was 1,642 feet, which accounted for 33% of the runway's length. The runway rollout alignment was very good. The aircraft then taxied to the parking area, taking less than 1 minute and covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile.
The total flight distance was 35 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 16 minutes. The aircraft used 158 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The Horten Ho 229 aircraft successfully landed at KSFZ North Central State Airport, showcasing impressive control and precision. The final approach was initiated from the southwest, heading 35.0° at 1 nautical mile and 353 feet above ground level (agl). This approach angle allowed the aircraft to make a smooth and controlled descent onto the runway.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft demonstrated excellent control, with a touchdown speed of 78 knots being well within the target range. The touchdown distance of 704 feet was also satisfactory, indicating a stable and controlled approach. The touchdown rate of -45 feet per minute (fpm) was perfect, signifying a gentle and controlled descent.
The runway touchdown alignment was spot on, indicating that the pilot had expertly guided the aircraft onto the centerline of the runway. The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 73°F and a gentle wind of 4 knots at 118°. This minimal wind allowed for a straightforward landing, with no significant crosswind or headwind to contend with.
The total landing distance of 1,642 feet was 33% of the runway length, which is a respectable figure considering the aircraft's size and weight. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating that the pilot had maintained control of the aircraft throughout the landing process. Overall, this landing was a testament to the pilot's skill and the aircraft's capabilities, with a score of 95.7% indicating an extremely high level of proficiency.
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