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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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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.
Side view — the last 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the full 5,000 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 7,669 ft past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a taxiing period from the parking area to the runway, which took 6 minutes and covered a distance of 2 nautical miles. The aircraft then departed from runway 05 at Kurumoch International Airport, located in UWWW, Samara (Samara Oblast, Russia). The takeoff distance was 1,660 feet, which accounted for 20% of the runway. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 92 knots.
The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a temperature of 32 °F and winds blowing at 11 knots from a direction of 189 °. This resulted in a crosswind of 9 knots and a tailwind of 7 knots. After taking off, the aircraft entered a level cruise, flying overhead the Kurumoch International Airport. This enroute phase lasted for 7 minutes and covered a distance of 15 nautical miles.
As the aircraft approached its destination, it began its final approach to landing, descending from an altitude of 178 feet above ground level (agl) to 1 nautical mile from the landing site. The descent was smooth, with the aircraft decreasing its altitude from 49 feet agl to 0 feet agl in 49 seconds. The touchdown occurred 1 mile north of Samara, with a touchdown speed of 74 knots and an excellent touchdown rate of -64 feet per minute (fpm).
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 30 °F and winds blowing at 12 knots from a direction of 187 °. This resulted in a crosswind of 5 knots and a headwind of 11 knots. The touchdown point was excessively long, using more than 75% of the available runway. Following the touchdown, the aircraft underwent a landing rollout, covering a distance of 2,355 feet and reaching an altitude of 88 feet above sea level (asl).
In total, the flight covered a distance of 20 nautical miles and lasted for 15 minutes, consuming 153 pounds of fuel.
The Seastar aircraft successfully completed its landing at a location 1 mile north of Samara in the Samara Oblast, Russia. The final approach was initiated from a distance of 1 nautical mile, with the aircraft flying at an altitude of 178 feet above ground level (agl). As the aircraft descended towards the landing site, it maintained a steady altitude of 49 feet agl before touching down safely.
The descent from 49 feet agl to 0 feet agl was completed in 49 seconds, indicating a smooth and controlled approach. The touchdown speed of 74 knots was within acceptable limits, and the touchdown rate of -64 feet per minute (fpm) was excellent, signifying a gentle and stable landing. However, the touchdown point was excessively long, utilizing more than 75% of the available runway.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 30°F and a wind speed of 12 knots from a direction of 187 degrees. The crosswind component was 5 knots, while the headwind component was 11 knots. These conditions presented a moderate challenge for the pilot, but the aircraft's performance and the pilot's skills ensured a safe and successful landing.
Following the touchdown, the aircraft began its landing rollout, maintaining an altitude of 88 feet above sea level (asl). The distance covered during the rollout was 2,355 feet, indicating a relatively long distance to come to a stop. Despite this, the aircraft was able to safely come to a stop, thanks to the pilot's expertise and the aircraft's capabilities. Overall, the landing was a success, with the Seastar aircraft demonstrating its ability to operate safely and effectively in a variety of conditions.
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