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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: 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 1,733 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,733 m of the 2,488 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 1,070 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Groningen Airport Eelde, the aircraft began its takeoff roll on runway 23, accelerating to a liftoff speed of 88 kt. The takeoff distance of 1,106 m, which accounted for 44% of the runway length, was within the expected parameters. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15 °C and a light wind of 1 kt from 270°, contributed to a smooth departure.
As the aircraft transitioned into the enroute climb phase, it began ascending from 594 ft above sea level to 269 ft, a vertical gain of 325 ft in just 1 minute. This climb rate of 325 ft per minute was achieved while covering a distance of 1 nm. The aircraft then entered the final approach phase, aligning itself with runway 05 at Groningen Airport Eelde from a heading of 36.0° and an altitude of 255 ft above ground level. The landing was executed with a threshold speed that exceeded the target, reaching 108 kt, and a touchdown speed of 93 kt, which was within the acceptable range.
The aircraft touched down 648 m beyond the touchdown zone, with a touchdown rate of -50 fpm, indicating a perfect touchdown. The runway touchdown alignment was also very good, and the runway rollout alignment was perfect. The total landing distance of 1,646 m, which accounted for 66% of the runway length, was within the expected parameters. The total flight distance of 3 nm was completed in 2 minutes, with a fuel consumption of 6 kg.
The aircraft touched down on runway 05 at EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde with a satisfactory approach quality, demonstrating good control and precision. The final approach was initiated from the south west, heading 36.0° at 0 nm and 255 ft above ground level. The threshold height was well within acceptable limits, and the threshold speed of 108 kt was significantly above the target, indicating a high degree of control and stability.
The touchdown point was located 648 m beyond the touchdown zone, which, although not ideal, was still within a reasonable distance. The touchdown speed of 93 kt was good, and the touchdown rate of -50 fpm was perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, with the aircraft maintaining its centreline alignment throughout the touchdown phase. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15 °C and a wind speed of 2 kt at 271°, contributed to a relatively calm and stable environment.
The total landing distance of 1,646 m, which accounted for 66% of the runway length, was satisfactory. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, with the aircraft maintaining its centreline alignment throughout the rollout phase. Overall, the landing performance was good, with a score of 83.7% reflecting the aircraft's ability to maintain control and precision throughout the approach, touchdown, and rollout phases.
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