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MY FS FLIGHTS
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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 five checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 3,602 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 323 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The RJ100 took off from runway 28 at Zürich Airport in Switzerland, overcoming a temperature of 7°C and a gentle 2 kt crosswind, followed by a 1 kt tailwind. The aircraft gained clearance and lifted off the ground at a speed of 139 kt. A moderate 28,986 ft climb from 2,399 ft asl to 31,386 ft asl took place over the Rumlang area in Kanton Zurich, covering a distance of 92 nm and taking 20 minutes.
Following the enroute climb, the aircraft embarked on a level cruise east of Breitenwang, Tirol, Austria for 16 minutes, covering 111 nm. Subsequently, the jet began a descent west of Attersee in Oberoesterreich, Austria, losing 1,982 ft in 2 minutes over 12 nm before transitioning into a level cruise overhead Gmunden. A short duration of this cruise over Gmunden covered 24 nm, lasting 3 minutes.
After a brief level cruise, the aircraft initiated a descent from the southeast of Losenstein, Austria and touched down at 3,125 ft asl, covering a descent distance of 92 nm in 17 minutes. Subsequent to this descent, another level cruise started 2 miles east of Moerbisch am See, Austria for 3 minutes, covering 13 nm. Another descent was then triggered south of Sommerein, Austria, descending 1,116 ft in only 2 minutes, covering a mere 5 nm before reaching the final approach area.
The aircraft entered the final approach to runway 34 at Vienna International Airport from the south, flying at an altitude of 1,279 ft agl at 4 nm, with a heading of 344.0°. On arrival, the weather was characterized by a chill of 4°C, a moderate 2 kt wind blowing from 140°, with minimal crosswind at 1 kt and a negligible tailwind. The aircraft executed a textbook landing on the runway, touching down smoothly at 103 kt and achieving a perfect touchdown rate of -161 fpm while aligning perfectly with the runway threshold.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft covered a distance of 323 m to come to a complete stop, resulting in a good touchdown rate. This short roll-out distance reflected effective pilot skills and adherence to standard operating procedures. Post-landing, the aircraft taxied to the assigned parking area within 5 minutes, consuming 1 nm.
With a cumulative flight duration of 76 minutes, the RJ100 successfully completed a total distance of 358 nm, utilizing a total fuel quantity of 2,345 kg.
The RJ100 aircraft successfully landed at Vienna International Airport (LOWW) with an impressive score of 98.4%. The final approach to runway 34 was initiated from the south, with the aircraft heading 344.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,279 feet above ground level (agl).
The landing was executed with precision, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a speed of 103 kt, which was within the acceptable threshold speed of 110 kt. The touchdown distance of 323 meters was also well within the expected range, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The touchdown rate of -161 feet per minute (fpm) was also satisfactory, demonstrating a gentle and stable landing.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 4°C and a gentle wind of 2 kt from a direction of 140°. The crosswind component was minimal at 1 kt, and the tailwind component was also negligible at 1 kt. These conditions contributed to a stable and predictable flight path, making the landing even more impressive.
The total landing distance of 1,086 meters was only 30% of the runway length, indicating a short and efficient landing. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, demonstrating the pilot's exceptional control and precision during the landing phase. Overall, the landing was a testament to the pilot's skill and experience, as well as the aircraft's capabilities.
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