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Shorten the long landing
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 2,209 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 310 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a short taxiing period from the parking to the runway, which took approximately 1 minute and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a Boeing 737-700, then departed from runway 17 at SCVD Pichoy Airport. The takeoff distance was 952 meters, which accounted for 45% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 146 knots, and the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 23°C, a wind speed of 2 knots at 359°, with a crosswind of 0 knots and a tailwind of 2 knots.
As the aircraft climbed out of SCVD Pichoy Airport, it began its enroute climb 1 mile south of the airport. The climb started at an altitude of 1,083 feet above sea level and reached a maximum altitude of 38,804 feet above sea level, an increase of 37,721 feet in 37 minutes, covering a distance of 268 nautical miles. The enroute level cruise then began 22 miles north of SAHR Dr. Arturo H. Illia Airport General Roca, and it lasted for 130 minutes, covering a distance of 1,027 nautical miles.
The enroute descent started 16 miles west of Celso Ramos, Brazil, and it took 15 minutes to descend from 39,054 feet above sea level to 4,250 feet above sea level, a decrease of 34,804 feet. The descent covered a distance of 186 nautical miles. The final approach to runway 15 at SBCT Afonso Pena Airport was made from the northwest, heading 135.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,263 feet above ground level.
The landing on runway 15 at SBCT Afonso Pena Airport was successful, with a touchdown distance of 312 meters, which was 48% of the runway length. The touchdown speed was 122 knots, and the touchdown rate was fair at -282 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the runway rollout alignment was also perfect. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 24°C, a wind speed of 4 knots at 120°, with a crosswind of 1 knot and a headwind of 3 knots.
The total flight distance was 1,487 nautical miles, and the total flight time was 188 minutes. The aircraft used 8,227 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Boeing 737-700 aircraft successfully landed at SBCT Afonso Pena Airport, showcasing a high level of precision and control. The final approach was initiated from the northwest, heading 135.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,263 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft's approach speed and altitude were well within the acceptable parameters, setting the stage for a smooth touchdown.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on the runway at a speed of 122 knots, which was within the recommended threshold speed of 130 knots. The touchdown distance of 312 meters was also satisfactory, indicating that the pilot had maintained control and precision throughout the landing process. However, the touchdown rate of -282 feet per minute (fpm) was only fair, suggesting that the pilot could have maintained a more gradual descent to reduce the impact on the aircraft.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 24°C and a gentle headwind of 3 knots. The crosswind component was minimal, at 1 knot, which further contributed to the smooth landing. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot had successfully aligned the aircraft with the runway centerline.
The total landing distance of 1,059 meters was 48% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. This suggests that the pilot had maintained a high level of control and precision throughout the landing process. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating that the pilot had successfully brought the aircraft to a stop without any deviation from the centerline.
Overall, the landing of the Boeing 737-700 at SBCT Afonso Pena Airport was a success, with the pilot demonstrating a high level of skill and precision. The aircraft's performance was well within the acceptable parameters, and the landing was smooth and controlled.
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