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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 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 12,142 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,108 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
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The flight began with a taxiing period from the parking to the runway, which took 5 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a Boeing 737-800, then departed from runway 28 at Zürich Airport (LSZH) in Switzerland. The takeoff distance was 4,644 feet, which accounted for 57% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 156 knots.
As the aircraft climbed to its cruising altitude, it encountered local weather conditions of a temperature of 52°F and a wind speed of 2 knots at 103 degrees. The crosswind was negligible, but there was a 2-knot tailwind. The enroute climb started overhead Rumlang, a town in the Kanton Zurich region of Switzerland, and continued to an altitude of 37,919 feet above sea level, an increase of 35,515 feet in 23 minutes, covering a distance of 145 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise began 6 miles northwest of Lahn, a town in the Salzburg region of Austria, and lasted for 25 minutes, covering a distance of 192 nautical miles. The descent from the cruising altitude started 3 miles north of Alsoujlak, a town in the Vas megye region of Hungary, and continued to an altitude of 1,719 feet above sea level, a decrease of 36,593 feet in 22 minutes, covering a distance of 103 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 31R at Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (LHBP) was made from the southeast, heading 312.0 degrees at 4 nautical miles and 1,258 feet above ground level. The landing on runway 31R, which had a length of 12,142 feet, was successful, with a good threshold height and a threshold speed of 139 knots. The touchdown distance was 1,118 feet, and the touchdown speed was 133 knots, which was considered good. The touchdown rate was smooth at -146 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were a temperature of 54°F and a wind speed of 2 knots at 30 degrees. The crosswind was 2 knots, and there was no headwind. The total landing distance was 3,495 feet, which accounted for 29% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect. After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, which took 4 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile.
The total flight distance was 447 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 79 minutes. The aircraft used 1,476 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The Boeing 737-800 aircraft successfully landed at LHBP Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport, showcasing exceptional piloting skills and adherence to standard operating procedures. The final approach to runway 31R was executed from the south east, with the aircraft heading 312.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,258 feet above ground level (agl).
The landing was characterized by a high degree of precision, with a threshold height that was deemed good. The threshold speed of 139 knots was also within acceptable limits, indicating that the pilots had maintained control of the aircraft's descent and approach speed. Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed was recorded at 133 knots, which was also considered good. The touchdown rate of -146 feet per minute (fpm) was smooth, suggesting that the pilots had successfully managed the aircraft's energy and rate of descent.
The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilots had maintained the aircraft's heading and alignment with the runway centerline. This is a critical aspect of landing, as it ensures that the aircraft remains on course and can be safely brought to a stop. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 54°F and a wind speed of 2 knots from 30°. This minimal wind had a negligible impact on the landing, with a crosswind of 2 knots and a headwind of 0 knots.
The total landing distance of 3,495 feet was 29% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. This suggests that the pilots had successfully managed the aircraft's descent and approach speed, and had maintained control throughout the landing. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating that the pilots had successfully brought the aircraft to a stop and had maintained control during the rollout phase.
Overall, this landing was a textbook example of safe and efficient flight operations, with the pilots demonstrating exceptional skills and adherence to standard operating procedures. The high degree of precision and control exhibited during the landing is a testament to the training and experience of the pilots, and highlights the importance of careful planning and execution in ensuring safe and successful flight operations.
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