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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.
At the 500 ft gate: sink rate above what the glideslope needed.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,696 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,696 m of the 2,486 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 769 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Frankfurt Airport's runway 25C, the Airbus A321 began its takeoff roll, accelerating to a liftoff speed of 166 kt. The aircraft cleared the runway threshold at 2,255 m, utilizing 57% of the available length. Local weather conditions at the time featured a temperature of 31 °C, with a gentle headwind of 1 kt and a crosswind of 3 kt.
As the aircraft climbed away from Frankfurt, it began its enroute climb, reaching an altitude of 22,936 ft after a 12-minute ascent of 21,644 ft. The climb phase covered a distance of 71 nm, with the aircraft passing 1 mile south of Kelsterbach before leveling off. Following a brief cruise phase, the aircraft commenced its descent, reducing altitude by 21,613 ft over a 16-minute period and covering 80 nm. The descent phase concluded with a go-around at Zürich Airport's runway 28, where the aircraft was at 8 ft above ground level.
The Airbus A321 subsequently re-established its approach to runway 28, aligning with the runway heading of 276.0 ° at 4 nm and 1,370 ft above ground level. The aircraft touched down 356 m beyond the touchdown zone, with a touchdown speed of 128 kt and a touchdown rate of -212 fpm. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the aircraft taxied to the parking area in 3 minutes, covering less than 1 nm. The total flight distance was 239 nm, with a fuel consumption of 2,844 kg and a flight duration of 53 minutes.
The final approach to runway 28 at LSZH Zürich Airport from the east was executed with precision, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 276.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,370 feet above ground level. The approach quality was excellent, with a good threshold height and a threshold speed of 140 kt, well within the acceptable range. The aircraft touched down 356 meters beyond the touchdown zone, with a touchdown speed of 128 kt, which was also within the desired parameters.
However, the touchdown rate of -212 fpm was slightly below the optimal range, resulting in a fair assessment. Despite this, the runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating a high degree of control and precision during the landing phase. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 28°C and a gentle wind of 2 kt at 59°, contributed to a smooth and stable approach.
The total landing distance of 1,618 meters, which accounted for 65% of the runway length, was within the acceptable range. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, demonstrating a high level of control and precision during the rollout phase. Overall, the landing was executed with a high degree of skill and precision, resulting in a score of 94.1%.
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