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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.
Two stabilised approach gates, each with seven checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,654 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,654 m of the 3,365 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 321 m 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, an Airbus A320, then departed from runway 27R at Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (KATL). The takeoff distance was 1,845 meters, which accounted for 51% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 168 knots.
The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 8 degrees Celsius, with a wind speed of 7 knots at 220 degrees. The crosswind component was 5 knots, while the headwind component was 4 knots. The aircraft began its enroute climb 1 mile south of College Park, Georgia, and ascended from an initial altitude of 1,995 feet above sea level to a maximum altitude of 38,423 feet above sea level, an increase of 36,428 feet in 20 minutes. The climb covered a distance of 123 nautical miles.
Following the initial climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which started 1 mile southeast of the GA12 Tallassee Plantation Airport in Albany, Georgia. This phase lasted for 13 minutes and covered a distance of 98 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its enroute descent 5 miles southwest of the 40J Perry-Foley Perry airport in Florida. The descent from 38,785 feet above sea level to 3,447 feet above sea level, a decrease of 35,338 feet, took 25 minutes and covered a distance of 147 nautical miles.
The aircraft entered another level cruise phase, which started 1 mile south of the KSPG Albert Whitted Airport in St. Petersburg, Florida. This phase lasted for 2 minutes and covered a distance of 3 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its final descent 3 miles east of the KSPG Albert Whitted Airport. The descent from 3,026 feet above sea level to 1,295 feet above sea level, a decrease of 1,731 feet, took 3 minutes and covered a distance of 9 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 01L at Tampa International Airport (KTPA) was made from the south, with a heading of 2.0 degrees at 4 nautical miles and 1,273 feet above ground level. The landing on runway 01L was successful, with a touchdown distance of 321 meters. The touchdown speed was slightly above the target at 143 knots, while the touchdown rate was firm at -397 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was very good.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 9 degrees Celsius. The total landing distance was 1,570 meters, which accounted for 47% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was perfect. The taxiing period from the runway to the parking took 6 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 390 nautical miles, which was covered in 80 minutes, and the aircraft used 2,797 kilograms of fuel.
The Airbus A320 successfully landed at KTPA Tampa International Airport, achieving a high score of 97.4%. The aircraft was approaching the runway from the south, heading 2.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,273 feet above ground level (agl). The final approach was made to runway 01L, which has a length of 3,365 meters.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's threshold height was good, indicating that the pilots maintained a safe altitude before touching down on the runway. However, the threshold speed was slightly above the target speed of 142 kt, which is a minor deviation. The touchdown distance of 321 meters was within the acceptable range, demonstrating good control and precision during the landing.
The touchdown speed of 139 kt was a little fast, which may indicate that the pilots could have applied more braking or reverse thrust to slow down the aircraft more quickly. Nevertheless, the touchdown rate of -397 feet per minute (fpm) was firm, suggesting that the pilots maintained control and avoided any excessive deceleration.
The runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating that the pilots successfully aligned the aircraft with the centerline of the runway. This is an important aspect of landing, as it helps to ensure a safe and controlled touchdown.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were characterized by a temperature of 9°C, which is relatively cool. This may have affected the aircraft's performance and handling characteristics, but it did not appear to have any significant impact on the landing.
The total landing distance of 1,570 meters was 47% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance. This suggests that the pilots were able to slow down the aircraft quickly and efficiently, and that the aircraft's brakes and reverse thrust systems were functioning properly.
Finally, the runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilots maintained control and alignment of the aircraft during the rollout phase of the landing. This is an important aspect of landing, as it helps to ensure a safe and controlled exit from the runway. Overall, the landing was a success, and the pilots demonstrated good skills and control throughout the approach and landing phases.
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