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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.
Two stabilised approach gates, each with seven checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
At the 1,000 ft gate: speed below the reference speed.
At the 500 ft gate: speed below the reference speed.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 5,459 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,459 ft of the 12,909 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 995 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a taxiing period from the parking to the runway, which took 10 minutes and covered a distance of 2 nautical miles. The aircraft, a Boeing 737-800, then departed from runway 15L at KIAH George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport. The takeoff distance was 4,179 feet, which was 35% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 147 knots.
As the aircraft took off, it encountered local weather conditions with a temperature of 63°F and a wind speed of 1 knot at 270°. The crosswind was 1 knot, and the headwind was 0 knots. After departing from the airport, the enroute climb started 1 mile south of KIAH George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, where the aircraft climbed from an altitude of 1,062 feet above sea level to 37,990 feet above sea level, an increase of 36,928 feet in 20 minutes, covering a distance of 133 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise started 1 mile south of 5XS9 Byrt Airport Streetman, Texas, and lasted for 52 minutes, covering a distance of 397 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its enroute descent 2 miles east of Hillsboro, Kansas, where it descended from an altitude of 38,000 feet above sea level to 2,474 feet above sea level, a decrease of 35,526 feet in 26 minutes, covering a distance of 147 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 36 at KLNK Lincoln Airport was made from the south, with a heading of 0.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,255 feet above ground level. The landing on runway 36 was successful, with a touchdown distance of 1,004 feet, which was 40% of the runway length. The touchdown speed was 127 knots, and the touchdown rate was fair at -246 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was very good.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were a temperature of 59°F and a wind speed of 1 knot at 270°, with a crosswind of 1 knot and a headwind of 0 knots. The total landing distance was 5,212 feet, and the runway rollout alignment was perfect. The taxiing period from the runway to the parking took 6 minutes and covered a distance of 2 nautical miles. The total flight distance was 687 nautical miles, which was covered in 115 minutes, and the aircraft used 9,771 pounds of fuel.
The Boeing 737-800 aircraft successfully landed at KLNK Lincoln Airport, demonstrating a high level of proficiency in its approach and landing procedures. The aircraft was approaching the runway from the south, heading directly towards the threshold, which is a key factor in ensuring a smooth and controlled landing.
The pilot's final approach speed was well within the recommended parameters, with a speed of 134 kt at the threshold. This speed is ideal for a Boeing 737-800, allowing for a stable and controlled descent onto the runway. The touchdown distance of 1,004 ft was also within the acceptable range, indicating that the pilot had a good understanding of the aircraft's performance and was able to bring it down safely.
The touchdown speed of 127 kt was also within the recommended parameters, and the touchdown rate of -246 fpm, while not ideal, was still considered fair. However, the runway touchdown alignment was very good, which is a critical factor in ensuring a safe and controlled landing. The aircraft's wheels touched down on the runway in a straight line, which is a testament to the pilot's skill and experience.
The local weather conditions were favorable for the landing, with a temperature of 59 °F and a wind speed of 1 kt from the west. The crosswind component was minimal, at 1 kt, and the headwind component was zero, which made the landing even more straightforward. The total landing distance of 5,212 ft was 40% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight.
The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot had maintained control of the aircraft throughout the landing process and was able to bring it to a stop safely and efficiently. Overall, the landing was a success, and the pilot's skills and experience were evident throughout the approach and landing procedure.
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