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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.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,033 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 446 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 5 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, an Airbus A321, then departed from runway 09 at EDDW Bremen Airport. The takeoff distance was 1,102 meters, which accounted for 54% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 151 knots.
The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a temperature of 11 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 4 knots from a direction of 100 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind of 1 knot and a headwind of 4 knots. The aircraft began its enroute climb 1 mile south of Bremen, Germany, and ascended from an altitude of 1,069 feet above sea level to 7,733 feet above sea level, an increase of 6,664 feet in just 2 minutes, covering a distance of 7 nautical miles.
Following the initial climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise 3 miles southeast of Lilienthal, Lower Saxony, Germany, and remained at this altitude for 2 minutes, covering a distance of 6 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its descent 2 miles southeast of EDRR Osterholz-Scharmbeck Airfield, Osterholz-Scharmbeck, Lower Saxony, Germany, and descended from 7,894 feet above sea level to 2,748 feet above sea level, a decrease of 5,146 feet in 3 minutes, covering a distance of 13 nautical miles.
The aircraft then entered another level cruise 1 mile east of Hude, Lower Saxony, Germany, and remained at this altitude for 2 minutes, covering a distance of 4 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its descent overhead Ganderkesee, Lower Saxony, Germany, and descended from 2,419 feet above sea level to 1,323 feet above sea level, a decrease of 1,096 feet in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 5 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 09 at EDDW Bremen Airport was made from the west, with a heading of 88.0 degrees at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,299 feet above ground level. However, the aircraft was forced to execute a go-around at an altitude of 11 feet above ground level.
The aircraft then landed on runway 09 at EDDW Bremen Airport, with a runway length of 2,033 meters. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was also satisfactory at 130 knots. The touchdown point was 169 meters beyond the touchdown zone, and the touchdown speed was a little fast at 125 knots. However, the touchdown rate was smooth at -119 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 8 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 6 knots from a direction of 70 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind of 2 knots and a headwind of 5 knots. The total landing distance was 1,184 meters, which accounted for 58% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was perfect.
The taxiing period from the runway to the parking took 3 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 51 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 52 minutes. The aircraft used a total of 2,541 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Airbus A321 successfully landed at EDDW Bremen Airport, achieving a high score of 99.2%. The aircraft approached the runway from the west, heading 88.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,299 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot executed a precise final approach, taking into account the local weather conditions, which included a temperature of 8°C and a gentle wind of 6 kt at 70°.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on runway 09, which has a length of 2,033 meters. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was also satisfactory at 129 kt. The touchdown point was 169 meters beyond the touchdown zone, which is slightly beyond the ideal spot but still within acceptable limits. However, the touchdown speed of 125 kt was a bit faster than recommended, which may have contributed to the slightly longer landing distance.
Despite the slightly fast touchdown speed, the touchdown rate was smooth at -119 fpm, indicating a controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, demonstrating the pilot's skill and precision. The local weather conditions, including a 5 kt headwind and a 2 kt crosswind, did not significantly impact the landing.
The total landing distance was 1,184 meters, which accounts for 58% of the runway length. This is a relatively short landing distance, considering the aircraft's size and weight. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot maintained control of the aircraft during the rollout phase.
Overall, the landing was successful, and the pilot demonstrated excellent skills and judgment. The slight deviations from the ideal touchdown speed and point were minor and did not compromise the safety of the aircraft or the passengers.
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