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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 six checks at 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
Side view — the last 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 9,809 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,383 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began at RJFU Nagasaki with a 5-minute taxi from the parking to the runway, covering 1 nm. The departure roll took place on runway 32, with a takeoff distance of 586 ft, representing 6% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 65 kn. The local weather at the time indicated a temperature of 73 °F, with a 3 kn wind coming from 204° resulting in a 2 kn crosswind and a 1 kn tailwind.
During the enroute climb, the aircraft ascended from 254 ft asl to 2,906 ft asl, covering 2 nm in 5 minutes. The climb resulted in an increase of 2,653 ft in altitude. The descent phase began 1 mile south of Omura, with the aircraft descending from 3,071 ft asl to 1,653 ft asl in 2 minutes, covering 1 nm and decreasing by 1,418 ft in altitude.
The landing occurred on the same runway 32 at RJFU Nagasaki, with a runway length of 9,809 ft. The aircraft was at a height of 64 ft agl at the threshold with a speed of 59 kn. The touchdown point was 1,375 ft from the threshold, with a touchdown speed of 44 kn and a VSI of -93 ft/m. The local weather at the time showed a temperature of 75 °F, with a 4 kn wind from 229° resulting in a 4 kn crosswind and no headwind.
The total landing distance was 2,118 ft, representing 22% of the runway length. The taxi from the runway to the parking area took 1 minute and covered less than 1 nm. The total flight distance was 6 nm, with a duration of 26 minutes and a fuel usage of 2 lbs.
Overall, the aircraft landing score of 87.9% indicates a good landing performance with some areas for improvement.
In the Approach Phase, the poor descent path above the glideslope limit suggests that the aircraft may have descended too quickly or too steeply, which could have been a contributing factor to the slightly above target speed. Improving the descent path and speed control during this phase can help enhance the overall landing performance.
During the Landing Phase, while the threshold height was above target, the very good landing flare indicates that the pilot made a smooth transition from descent to landing. The touchdown rate being perfect is a positive sign of good control and precision. However, the touchdown point being 227 ft beyond the touchdown zone and the runway touchdown position being 5 ft from the centerline suggest that adjustments may be needed to improve accuracy and alignment during landing.
In the Touchdown Phase, maintaining the on-target speed is commendable, as it indicates proper control and stability during the critical moment of touchdown. The 227 ft distance beyond the touchdown zone may have been influenced by a combination of factors, including descent path, approach speed, and flare technique. Similarly, the runway alignment being 19 ft from the centerline in the Rollout Phase highlights the need for consistent alignment and positioning to ensure a smooth and safe landing.
Overall, this landing performance shows a solid foundation with room for improvement in areas such as descent path control, speed management, touchdown accuracy, and runway alignment. By focusing on refining these aspects through practice, feedback, and continuous learning, the pilot can strive towards achieving even higher landing scores in future flights. Keep up the good work and continue to hone your skills to enhance the safety and efficiency of your landings.
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