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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 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 2,210 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 2,210 m of the 4,112 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 1,058 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from London Heathrow Airport, the Boeing 777-200ER began its journey down runway 09R, accelerating to a liftoff speed of 169 kt after a takeoff distance of 1,650 m, which accounted for 49% of the available runway. The aircraft then climbed away from the airport, navigating through a local weather scenario characterized by a temperature of 18 °C, a wind of 10 kt at 30 °, resulting in a crosswind of 9 kt and a headwind of 5 kt.
As the aircraft continued its enroute climb, it transitioned through various phases of flight, including a series of level cruises and further climbs. Notably, the aircraft climbed from 5,897 ft asl to 34,016 ft asl in 20 minutes, covering 137 nm, before entering a prolonged level cruise phase that lasted 214 minutes and covered 1,830 nm. The aircraft then began its final descent, descending from 38,472 ft asl to 6,623 ft asl in 22 minutes, covering 128 nm. The aircraft then aligned itself for a final approach to runway 06 at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, with a heading of 54.0 ° at 4 nm and 1,305 ft agl.
The Boeing 777-200ER landed safely on runway 06, with a touchdown point 650 m beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed of 125 kt was within acceptable limits, and the touchdown rate of -348 fpm was firm. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, and the runway rollout alignment was also satisfactory. The total landing distance of 2,138 m accounted for 52% of the available runway. The aircraft's total flight distance was 4,066 nm, and it consumed 58,890 kg of fuel during the journey.
The Boeing 777-200ER touched down on runway 06 at HKJK Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, demonstrating a satisfactory approach quality. The aircraft descended from 1,305 feet above ground level (agl) at a distance of 4 nautical miles from the threshold, aligning with the runway heading of 54.0°. The threshold height at 71 feet agl was above the target, indicating a slightly higher-than-desired approach path angle.
The touchdown characteristics were good, with a speed of 125 knots and a firm touchdown rate of -348 feet per minute. The touchdown point was located 650 meters beyond the touchdown zone, which is within an acceptable margin. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating a high degree of precision in the pilot's control of the aircraft during the final stages of the approach. The threshold speed of 136 knots was also within the target range, demonstrating a well-executed approach.
The rollout phase was characterized by a very good alignment with the runway centerline, indicating a smooth and controlled deceleration. The total landing distance of 2,138 meters, which accounts for 52% of the runway length, is within the acceptable range. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 22°C and a headwind of 4 knots, did not significantly impact the landing performance. Overall, the landing was scored 86.2%, reflecting a high level of proficiency in the pilot's execution of the approach and landing phases.
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