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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 295 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with taxiing from the parking area to the runway, which took 2 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a Cessna 152, then departed from runway 26 at LRPW Gheorghe Valentin Bibescu. The takeoff distance was 388 meters, which is 52% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 64 knots.
The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were a temperature of -0°C, with a wind speed of 2 knots at 18°. The crosswind was 2 knots, and the tailwind was 1 knot. After takeoff, the aircraft entered a level cruise, flying overhead LRPW Gheorghe Valentin Bibescu. This phase of the flight lasted 4 minutes and covered 5 nautical miles.
The aircraft then began an enroute climb, ascending from 994 feet above sea level to 1,521 feet. This climb took 2 minutes and covered 2 nautical miles. The aircraft continued to climb and level off at various points, including 2 miles south of Paulesti, 3 miles northeast of Aricestii-Rahtivani, and 1 mile south of Floresti. The highest altitude reached during this phase of the flight was 4,669 feet above sea level.
The aircraft then began a descent, descending from 4,987 feet above sea level to 3,938 feet. This descent took 2 minutes and covered 3 nautical miles. The aircraft continued to climb and level off at various points, including 1 mile east of Magureni, 1 mile north of Breaza, and 1 mile northwest of Comarnic. The aircraft also climbed to 5,477 feet above sea level and then to 6,085 feet.
The final phase of the flight involved a descent from 6,749 feet above sea level to 5,427 feet. This descent took 3 minutes and covered 3 nautical miles. The aircraft then entered a level cruise, flying overhead Azuga. This phase of the flight lasted 32 minutes and covered 5 nautical miles.
The aircraft then began a descent, descending from 4,653 feet above sea level to 2,216 feet. This descent took 5 minutes and covered 7 nautical miles. The aircraft then approached the runway at Aerodrom Piatra Craiului, descending from 11 feet above ground level to 0 feet. The touchdown speed was 42 knots, and the touchdown rate was -231 feet per minute. The touchdown distance was 145 meters.
The landing rollout took 46 meters, and the aircraft then taxied to the parking area, which took 1 minute and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 60 nautical miles, and the flight took 50 minutes. The aircraft used 29 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Cessna 152 aircraft successfully landed at Aerodrom Piatra Craiului with a score of 75.7%. The approach to touchdown was executed smoothly, with the aircraft descending from 11 feet above ground level (agl) to 0 ft agl in just 6 seconds. This indicates a well-controlled descent, which is crucial for a safe landing.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed was recorded at 42 knots, which is considered good. This suggests that the pilot maintained a suitable speed for landing, taking into account the aircraft's weight, air density, and other factors. However, the touchdown rate of -231 feet per minute (fpm) was only fair. A higher touchdown rate can indicate a harder landing, which may be uncomfortable for passengers and potentially damage the aircraft.
The touchdown distance of 145 meters was deemed good, indicating that the pilot successfully controlled the aircraft's descent and maintained a stable approach. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of -1 °C and a wind speed of 6 knots from a direction of 318°. This resulted in a crosswind of 3 knots and a headwind of 6 knots, which the pilot effectively managed during the landing.
Following the touchdown, the aircraft's landing rollout was executed, with the aircraft coming to a stop at an altitude of 2,188 feet above sea level (asl). The distance covered during the rollout was 46 meters, which is a relatively short distance. Overall, the landing was successful, with the pilot demonstrating good control and management of the aircraft during the approach and touchdown phases.
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