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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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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 1,771 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,771 m of the 3,361 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 749 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The Airbus A350-1000 departed from runway 18R at KAUS Austin Bergstrom International Airport, with a takeoff distance of 1,514 meters, accounting for 41% of the runway. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 166 knots, with a local temperature of 30 degrees Celsius and a wind of 4 knots at 160 degrees. The crosswind component was minimal, with a headwind of 4 knots.
As the aircraft climbed to cruising altitude, it traversed a significant distance, covering 244 nautical miles in 33 minutes and increasing its altitude by 33,552 feet. The enroute level cruise phase that followed lasted 175 minutes, during which the aircraft covered 1,477 nautical miles. The crew then initiated a climb to a higher altitude, increasing the aircraft's height by 1,956 feet in just 2 minutes. The subsequent level cruise phase lasted 302 minutes, covering 2,668 nautical miles. As the aircraft approached its destination, it began its descent, reducing its altitude by 34,237 feet in 19 minutes. The final approach to runway 27 at LEZL Sevilla Airport was executed from the east, with a heading of 270.0 degrees.
The aircraft landed on runway 27, with a touchdown point 332 meters beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed was slightly above the target, at 138 knots, and the touchdown rate was fair at -223 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the runway rollout alignment was also satisfactory. The total landing distance was 1,689 meters, accounting for 50% of the runway. The aircraft then taxied to the parking area, covering less than 1 nautical mile in 2 minutes. The total flight distance was 4,546 nautical miles, with a total flight time of 547 minutes and a fuel consumption of 61,741 kilograms.
The final approach to runway 27 at LEZL Sevilla Airport from the east, heading 270.0 ° at 4 nm and 1,324 ft agl, was executed with good quality, characterized by a stable and controlled descent. The aircraft maintained a steady rate of descent, ultimately achieving a threshold height that was well within acceptable limits. However, the threshold speed of 138 kt was slightly above the target, indicating a slight deviation from optimal landing conditions.
As the aircraft touched down on runway 27, a 3,361 m long surface, the touchdown point was located 332 m beyond the touchdown zone, indicating a slight overrun. The touchdown speed of 133 kt was a little fast, suggesting that the pilot may have been unable to fully arrest the aircraft's descent before touchdown. The touchdown rate of -223 fpm was fair, but could have been improved with more precise control. Notably, the runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft centered on the runway centerline.
Following touchdown, the aircraft maintained perfect centerline alignment during the rollout phase, demonstrating excellent control and coordination. The total landing distance of 1,689 m, which accounted for 50% of the runway, was within acceptable limits. Overall, the landing was executed with a high degree of proficiency, earning a score of 92.3%. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 34 °C and a gentle headwind of 4 kt, did not appear to significantly impact the landing.
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