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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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The threshold, the flare and the hold-off. The approach that led to it is the stabilisation gates below.
One stabilised approach gate for a circuit: five checks where the approach path is 500 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate is an instrument-approach check and does not apply.
Side view — the last 7,131 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 7,131 ft of the 12,043 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 3,871 ft past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight was conducted on a REDWING SUPER CONSTELLATION 1049 C aircraft, taking off from runway 36L at the Orlando International Airport (KMCO). The taxiing from the parking to the runway took approximately 3 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile.
Upon departure, the aircraft rolled down the runway, covering a distance of 2,554 feet, which accounted for 21% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was achieved at 100 knots. The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a temperature of 76°F, with a wind speed of 16 knots at 230°. The crosswind component was 12 knots, while the tailwind component was 10 knots.
After takeoff, the aircraft entered a left-hand pattern, covering a distance of 1 nautical mile in 20 seconds. The subsequent left-hand pattern crosswind leg was completed in less than 1 nautical mile in 16 seconds. The aircraft then proceeded to the pattern downwind turn, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles at an angle of 64.8° to the runway. The downwind leg itself covered a distance of 3 nautical miles in 79 seconds.
The aircraft then turned onto the base leg, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles at an angle of 19.6° to the runway. The final approach to runway 36L was made from the south, with a heading of 359.0° at an altitude of 214 feet above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway.
The landing was executed on runway 36L, which had a length of 12,043 feet. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was slightly below the target at 115 knots. The touchdown point was 2,473 feet beyond the touchdown zone, with a touchdown speed of 93 knots and an excellent touchdown rate of -91 feet per minute (fpm). The runway touchdown alignment was perfect.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 73°F, with a wind speed of 13 knots at 230°. The crosswind component was 10 knots, while the tailwind component was 8 knots. The total landing distance was 6,833 feet, accounting for 57% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was very good.
After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles in 4 minutes. The total flight distance was 14 nautical miles, taking approximately 13 minutes to complete. The flight used a total of 272 pounds of fuel.
The REDWING SUPER CONSTELLATION 1049 C American Overseas successfully landed at KMCO Orlando International Airport, achieving an impressive score of 87.8%. The aircraft approached the runway from the south, heading 359.0° at an altitude of 214 feet above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway.
Upon final approach, the aircraft maintained a steady course, and the pilot successfully landed on runway 36L, which has a length of 12,043 feet. The threshold height was good, indicating that the aircraft was at the correct altitude as it approached the runway. However, the threshold speed was slightly below the target speed of 115 knots, which may have been due to the aircraft's weight or other factors.
The touchdown point was 2,473 feet beyond the touchdown zone, which is a relatively long distance. Nevertheless, the touchdown speed of 93 knots was within the acceptable range, and the touchdown rate of -91 feet per minute (fpm) was excellent, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, demonstrating the pilot's skill and precision.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 73°F and winds blowing at 13 knots from 230°. The crosswind component was 10 knots, and the tailwind component was 8 knots. These conditions may have affected the aircraft's performance, but the pilot successfully managed the aircraft to achieve a safe and controlled landing.
The total landing distance was 6,833 feet, which is 57% of the runway length. This is a relatively long landing distance, but it is not uncommon for large aircraft like the Super Constellation. The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating that the pilot maintained control of the aircraft during the rollout phase.
Overall, the landing was successful, and the pilot demonstrated good skills and judgment in managing the aircraft in challenging weather conditions.
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