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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: five checks where the approach path is 500 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate was not assessed, because the approach did not join final that far out.
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,524 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 219 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a departure roll from runway 01 at Quintin Lodge Airstrip, a small airfield in Southland, New Zealand. The aircraft, a Rans S6S, accelerated down the 62-meter runway, covering 13% of its length, before lifting off into the air at a speed of 42 knots. The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a gentle wind blowing at 2 knots from a direction of 270 degrees, resulting in a negligible crosswind component.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airfield, it quickly gained altitude, rising from 1,524 feet above sea level to 1,825 feet in just one minute, covering a distance of less than one nautical mile. This rapid ascent was achieved with a smooth and efficient climb, setting the stage for a successful landing.
The final approach to landing was initiated from a distance of one nautical mile from the airfield, with the aircraft descending from an altitude of 1,031 feet above ground level. The descent was carefully controlled, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 26 knots and a rate of -94 feet per minute, indicating an excellent touchdown. The touchdown distance was also good, covering 215 meters of the runway.
Following a smooth touchdown, the aircraft began its rollout, covering a distance of 22 meters before coming to a stop. The landing rollout was completed at an altitude of 780 feet above sea level, indicating a safe and controlled descent.
The final stage of the flight involved taxiing the aircraft to the parking area, which took just one minute and covered a distance of less than one nautical mile. The total flight distance was 2 nautical miles, and the flight duration was four minutes, with no fuel being consumed during the flight. Overall, the flight was characterized by smooth and efficient operations, with a safe and controlled landing being achieved.
The Rans S-6 Coyote II aircraft successfully landed at Quintin Lodge Airstrip, achieving a score of 74.2%. The final approach to landing was conducted from 1 nautical mile away, at an altitude of 1,031 feet above ground level (agl). As the aircraft approached the touchdown point, it descended from 48 feet agl to 0 feet agl, demonstrating a controlled and precise descent.
The touchdown was executed at a speed of 26 knots, which was considered good. The touchdown rate of -94 feet per minute (fpm) was also excellent, indicating a smooth and controlled landing. The touchdown distance of 215 meters was deemed good, showcasing the pilot's ability to navigate the aircraft safely to the ground.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 2 knots from a direction of 249 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind of 2 knots and a headwind of 1 knot, which the pilot effectively managed during the landing.
Following the touchdown, the aircraft underwent a landing rollout at an altitude of 780 feet above sea level (asl). The distance covered during the rollout was 22 meters, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control of the aircraft after touchdown and bring it to a safe stop. Overall, the landing was considered successful, with the pilot demonstrating good control and precision throughout the approach and touchdown phases.
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