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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.
Two stabilised approach gates, each with seven checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,996 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 389 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a departure roll from runway 16 at SBSJ Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf Airport. The aircraft, an Airbus A320, accelerated down the runway and lifted off at a speed of 138 kt, covering a distance of 999 m, which was 37% of the runway length. The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a temperature of 16 °C and a wind speed of 3 kt from a direction of 180°, resulting in a crosswind of 2 kt and a headwind of 2 kt.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it began its enroute climb 1 mile south east of SBSJ Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf Airport. The climb started from an altitude of 3,164 ft asl and reached a maximum altitude of 5,958 ft asl, an increase of 2,794 ft in just 2 minutes, covering a distance of 4 nm. This rapid climb was followed by an enroute level cruise, which started 4 miles south of the airport and lasted for 11 minutes, covering a distance of 43 nm.
The enroute descent began 5 miles south east of Caieiras and involved a decrease in altitude from 5,960 ft asl to 3,747 ft asl, a decrease of 2,213 ft in 4 minutes, covering a distance of 6 nm. The aircraft then began its final approach to runway 10R at SBGR André Franco Montoro International Airport, approaching from the west at a heading of 74.0° and at an altitude of 1,292 ft agl.
The landing on runway 10R was successful, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 116 kt, which was a little fast. The touchdown distance was 390 m, which was 45% of the runway length. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the runway rollout alignment was also perfect. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 12 °C and a wind speed of 4 kt from a direction of 80°, resulting in a crosswind of 0 kt and a headwind of 4 kt.
After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, taking 3 minutes to cover a distance of less than 1 nm. The total flight distance was 60 nm, and the flight duration was 26 minutes. The aircraft used a total of 781 kg of fuel during the flight.
The Airbus A320 successfully landed on runway 10R at SBGR André Franco Montoro International Airport, achieving a score of 99.7%. The aircraft approached the runway from the west, heading 74.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,292 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot maintained a steady course, ensuring a smooth final approach.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on the runway with a speed of 119 knots, which was within the acceptable threshold speed. The touchdown distance of 390 meters was also satisfactory, indicating that the pilot had effectively controlled the aircraft's descent. However, the touchdown speed of 116 knots was slightly faster than desired, which may have resulted in a slightly higher touchdown rate.
The touchdown rate of -248 feet per minute (fpm) was considered fair, suggesting that the pilot could have managed the aircraft's descent more efficiently. Nevertheless, the runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot had maintained a stable and controlled approach.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 12°C and a gentle headwind of 4 knots at 80°. The crosswind was negligible, with a speed of 0 knots. These conditions contributed to a smooth and stable landing.
The total landing distance of 1,362 meters was 45% of the runway length, which is a reasonable distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating that the pilot had effectively controlled the aircraft's rotation and deceleration during the landing roll.
Overall, the landing was successful, and the pilot demonstrated good control and management of the aircraft during the approach and landing phases. However, there is room for improvement in terms of touchdown speed and touchdown rate to achieve an even higher score.
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