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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 1,542 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,542 m of the 2,395 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 1,046 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
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Overall, it sounds like there were some mixed results during the various phases of the aircraft landing. It's great to hear that the heading alignment and speed were on target during the Approach Phase, but having a poor descent path above the glideslope limit is something that can definitely be improved upon.
During the Landing Phase, it's concerning that the threshold height was extremely high and the landing flare was poor. However, it's a positive that the touchdown rate was good, even though the speed was above target and the distance was very long.
In the Rollout Phase, it's clear that there were challenges with runway alignment, which can impact the safety and efficiency of the landing.
Moving forward, I would recommend focusing on improving descent path management, threshold height, landing flare technique, and runway alignment. Consistent practice and training in these areas will help improve the overall performance and safety of future aircraft landings. Remember, each landing is an opportunity to learn and grow as a pilot. Keep up the hard work and dedication to honing your skills. You've got this!
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