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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.
Side view — the last 924 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 924 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 171 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a quick taxi from the parking area to the runway, taking less than a minute and covering less than a nautical mile. The aircraft, a Cockspur C510, then departed from runway 09 at LIMW Aosta Corrado Gex Airport. The takeoff distance was 584 meters, which accounted for 39% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 100 knots, and the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of -1°C and a wind speed of 2 knots at 315°.
As the aircraft climbed to a higher altitude, it began its enroute climb from 2,737 feet above sea level to 28,915 feet above sea level, an increase of 26,178 feet in 13 minutes, covering a distance of 35 nautical miles. The climb started overhead Quart in the Regione Autonoma Valle d'Aosta, Italy. Following the climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which lasted 11 minutes and covered 44 nautical miles. This phase began 2 miles northeast of Borgone Susa in Piemonte, Italy.
The aircraft then began its enroute descent from 28,922 feet above sea level to 4,668 feet above sea level, a decrease of 24,254 feet in 16 minutes, covering a distance of 66 nautical miles. This descent started 4 miles north of Jausiers in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France. After the initial descent, the aircraft entered another level cruise phase, which lasted 4 minutes and covered 12 nautical miles. This phase began 2 miles east of Vidauban in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France.
The final descent phase began 1 mile north of Ramatuelle in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France, and the aircraft descended from 3,913 feet above sea level to 389 feet above sea level, a decrease of 3,524 feet in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 5 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 24 at LFTZ La Môle Airport was made from the northeast, heading 242.0° at 1 nautical mile and 317 feet above ground level. The landing on runway 24 was successful, with a runway length of 924 meters. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was also good at 99 knots. However, the touchdown speed was slightly too fast at 95 knots, and the touchdown rate was fair at -231 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was very good.
The total landing distance was 638 meters, which accounted for 69% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was also very good. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 14°C and a wind speed of 3 knots at 106°.
The total flight distance was 165 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 49 minutes. The aircraft used 316 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Cockspur C510 aircraft successfully landed at LFTZ La Môle Airport, achieving a high score of 95.9%. The final approach was conducted from the north-east, heading 242.0° at 1 nautical mile and 317 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft demonstrated good control and precision during the approach, ultimately landing on runway 24.
The runway length at LFTZ La Môle Airport is 924 meters, and the aircraft touched down with a good threshold height. The threshold speed was also satisfactory at 99 knots, indicating that the pilot maintained a safe and controlled approach. However, the touchdown speed of 95 knots was slightly too fast, which may have contributed to a fair touchdown rate of -231 feet per minute (fpm). Despite this, the runway touchdown alignment was very good, showcasing the pilot's skill and attention to detail.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 14°C and a gentle wind of 3 knots at 106°. The crosswind and tailwind components were minimal, at 2 knots each, which likely contributed to the smooth and controlled landing. The total landing distance of 638 meters was 69% of the runway length, indicating that the aircraft was well within the safe landing parameters.
During the rollout, the aircraft maintained a very good alignment with the runway, demonstrating the pilot's ability to control the aircraft's speed and direction after touchdown. Overall, the landing was a success, with the Cockspur C510 aircraft demonstrating its capabilities and the pilot's expertise in executing a safe and controlled landing at LFTZ La Môle Airport.
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