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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 five checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 3,191 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
This flight began with a RJ100 aircraft taxiing from the parking to the runway at Birmingham International Airport, taking 16 minutes to cover 2 nautical miles. Departure took place from runway 33 with a 722 meter takeoff distance, which represented 31% of the runway's length. The aircraft achieved a liftoff speed of 122 knots and departed into a local weather environment consisting of 16 °C temperatures and a headwind of 9 knots at a bearing of 10 degrees.
As the plane climbed en route, it started gaining altitude at Birmingham International Airport and continued on to soar to a height of 28,923 feet above sea level. This ascent from an initial altitude of 1,343 feet asl to 28,923 feet asl covered an impressive 86 nautical miles and an altitude increase of 27,580 feet in 17 minutes. The cruise continued for a short period of 7 minutes and covered another 47 nautical miles as the plane levelled off over Lackford, Suffolk.
Following the initial level cruise, the plane began its descent at a location 11 miles east of Aldeburgh, Suffolk. This descent took place over a distance of 95 nautical miles as the plane dropped down from its cruising height of 29,048 feet to a low altitude of 2,265 feet asl in 22 minutes. The aircraft continued on to execute another short level cruise of 2 minutes, covering 6 nautical miles, as it flew over Warmond in the Provincie Zuid-Holland region of the Netherlands.
With its final descent phase concluded, the RJ100 plane began its final approach to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol's runway 06 from a southerly direction. This descent from an altitude of 4 nautical miles and 1,306 feet above ground level to touch down on the runway. With the aircraft in perfect alignment with the runway at touch down, the pilot brought the RJ100 in for a landing with a speed and distance that met expectations.
Local weather conditions upon landing featured a wind speed of 13 knots at 50 degrees. Notably, the aircraft was aided by a 13 knot headwind, which assisted in the approach to landing. Upon touchdown on runway 06, which had a length of 3,191 meters, the aircraft's touchdown distance and speed were in line with standard expectations, and touchdown rate was fair at -270 feet per minute.
Upon completion of the landing phase, the plane rolled out smoothly, aligning perfectly with the runway as it made its way to the parking area, a process that took just 4 minutes to complete. With the total flight duration recorded at 59 minutes, the total distance covered was 242 nautical miles. The flight used a substantial quantity of fuel, with 1,852 kilograms being used throughout the journey.
The recent aircraft landing of a RJ100 had an impressive score of 98.2%, demonstrating a high level of proficiency and skill from the pilot. The final approach to runway 06 at EHAM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol was executed from the south west, maintaining a heading of 58.0° at 4 nautical miles (nm) and an altitude of 1,306 feet above ground level (agl). This strategic approach path allowed the aircraft to follow a smooth trajectory towards the runway, setting the stage for a successful landing.
Upon touchdown, the RJ100 performed exceptionally well, displaying a threshold height that was deemed good by landing standards. The threshold speed of 116 knots (kt) was also within the acceptable limits, suggesting that the aircraft was properly aligned with the runway. Furthermore, the touchdown distance of 171 meters was impressive, showcasing the pilot's skill in bringing the aircraft to a stable and controlled stop in a relatively short distance. The touchdown speed of 107 kt was also good, indicating that the aircraft was not going too fast upon landing.
However, the touchdown rate of -270 feet per minute (fpm) was only described as fair, which suggests that the aircraft was descending slightly faster than desired. This minor issue was mitigated by the perfect runway touchdown alignment, which ensured that the aircraft landed squarely on the centerline of the runway. The local weather conditions were favorable for the landing, with a temperature of 15°C and a headwind of 13 kt, which helped to stabilize the approach and touchdown.
Following the touchdown, the RJ100 continued to impress with a total landing distance of 553 meters, which represented only 17% of the runway length. This short landing distance reflects the pilot's expertise in bringing the aircraft to a smooth and controlled stop. The rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating that the aircraft was properly aligned with the runway after touchdown and maintained its direction during the roll-out period.
In summary, the RJ100 landing at EHAM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol was an outstanding example of piloting skill and expertise. The aircraft performed exceptionally well in all aspects of the landing, with the pilot exhibiting excellent proficiency and control throughout the approach, touchdown, and roll-out phases. The 98.2% score is a testament to the pilot's expertise and the RJ100's capabilities, making this landing an exemplary success.
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