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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.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 1,730 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 201 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
A Partenavia P68B aircraft began its taxying process from the parking area to the runway at Copenhagen Roskilde Airport, which took less than a minute and covered a short distance of less than a nautical mile. Upon reaching the runway 29 departure point, the aircraft took to the skies, utilizing a takeoff distance of 166 meters, which represents just 10% of the total runway length. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 65 knots and began its ascent into the skies.
As the aircraft took off, it was met with favorable local weather conditions, with a temperature of 16 degrees Celsius and winds at a meager 1 knot blowing from 270 degrees. This minimal interference from the wind made the takeoff and subsequent flight segments relatively smooth.
Once airborne, the Partenavia P68B began its climb to a higher altitude, starting just one mile west of Copenhagen Roskilde Airport's Roskilde point. It successfully reached a higher altitude of 2,100 feet above sea level, an increase of 965 feet from its initial altitude, all within the span of one minute and covering a distance of one nautical mile.
After climbing to the desired altitude, the aircraft entered its level cruise phase, where it maintained a steady speed and altitude for two minutes while covering a distance of another nautical mile. This cruise phase commenced just one mile south-east of Svogerslev, a region within the Sjaelland area of Denmark.
The aircraft then began its descent phase, which started two miles north-east of Viby, where it effectively dropped in altitude from 1,663 feet above sea level to 412 feet above sea level, a drop of 1,252 feet in three minutes while covering a distance of three nautical miles.
Upon completing its descent, the aircraft started its final approach towards runway 29 at Copenhagen Roskilde Airport from the southeastern direction, aligning itself with a heading of 296 degrees at a height of 264 feet above ground level while being a nautical mile away from the airport.
As the aircraft touched down on the runway, it did so at a speed of 60 knots, with the touchdown distance being a respectable 200 meters. The aircraft also maintained a good threshold height throughout the landing process, adhering to the standard threshold speed of 72 knots.
The aircraft's runway touchdown alignment was exceptional, indicating an outstanding level of piloting skill. Given the existing local weather conditions, including a temperature of 16 degrees Celsius and winds at 1 knot blowing from 270 degrees, the pilot demonstrated excellent control over the aircraft.
The total distance the aircraft covered during the landing process was 501 meters, which only accounts for 29% of the runway's total length of 1,730 meters. The aircraft's runway rollout alignment was also very good, reflecting the pilot's proficiency in handling the Partenavia P68B.
Taking into account the entire flight sequence, the aircraft covered a total distance of eight nautical miles and consumed 6 kilograms of fuel in the process, with the entire flight lasting nine minutes.
On this occasion, a Partenavia P68B aircraft executed a successful landing at EKRK Copenhagen Roskilde Airport. The aircraft, which had reached a position of 1 nautical mile and 264 feet above ground level (agl) southeast of the airport, proceeded to make its final approach to runway 29 from a heading of 296.0 degrees.
Upon reaching a safe height, the pilot initiated the descent and landed on runway 29 with a considerable margin of safety. The good threshold height, coupled with a well-executed touchdown, led to an initial touchdown speed of 60 knots and a touchdown distance of 200 meters, which was satisfactory. This performance also reflected the skill of the pilot in bringing the aircraft to a safe stop.
The pilot had adhered to the threshold speed of 72 knots, which was set for this particular runway. Moreover, the runway touchdown alignment was deemed very good, demonstrating precise coordination between the aircraft and the ground. The conditions in which the landing took place were favorable, with a temperature of 16°C and a relatively low wind speed of 1 knot from a direction of 270 degrees. However, it was noted that there was an effectively negligible crosswind and a very slight headwind, which did not present any significant challenges.
The landing distance required was a total of 501 meters, corresponding to just 29% of the available runway length. Considering the aircraft's capabilities and the favorable landing conditions, this distance was reasonable. Furthermore, the runway rollout alignment was described as very good, a testament to the excellent handling of the aircraft following touchdown. Overall, this landing demonstrated excellent piloting skills and adherence to safe landing procedures.
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