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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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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 1,723 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,723 m of the 3,665 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 942 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Overall, the aircraft landing score of 87.8% is a solid result, indicating a successful landing with room for improvement. Let's break down the different phases of the landing and provide some analysis and encouragement:
Approach Phase: Excellent job on maintaining a precise glideslope alignment during the approach. This is essential for a safe and smooth touchdown. Keep up the good work!
Landing Phase: While the threshold height was slightly above target, the landing flare could use some improvement. A smooth and controlled flare is crucial for a gentle touchdown. Practice your flare technique to achieve a more precise landing next time.
Touchdown Phase: Despite a heavy touchdown rate, it's commendable that the speed was on target. However, the touchdown point being 529m beyond the touchdown zone is a significant deviation. Focus on improving your judgment of distance and aiming to touch down within the designated zone in future landings.
Rollout Phase: The runway alignment being 4.5m from the centerline indicates the need for improvement in maintaining straight-line tracking during rollout. Pay close attention to your alignment with the runway centerline to ensure a precise touchdown.
Overall, this landing shows strong fundamentals in some areas but also highlights areas for improvement. Keep practicing and focusing on the specifics of each landing phase to continue refining your skills. With dedication and attention to detail, you can achieve even higher landing scores in the future. Great job on this landing, and keep up the effort in honing your skills as a pilot!
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