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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.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,524 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 353 m touchdown sits inside 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 approximately 1 minute and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a Cessna Skyhawk, then departed from runway 26L at LGMG Megara Air Base. The takeoff distance was 577 meters, which accounted for 48% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 68 knots.
The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 2 knots from a direction of 270 degrees. There was no crosswind, but a headwind of 2 knots was present. As the aircraft took off, it began its enroute climb, starting overhead LGMG Megara Air Base. The climb took the aircraft from an altitude of 298 feet above sea level to 1,068 feet above sea level, an increase of 770 feet, in 2 minutes and covering a distance of 3 nautical miles.
Following the initial climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which started 2 miles south of Nea Peramos. This phase lasted for 11 minutes and covered a distance of 16 nautical miles. The aircraft then began another climb, this time starting overhead Kolonaki, and reached an altitude of 2,098 feet above sea level, an increase of 919 feet, in 3 minutes and covering a distance of 4 nautical miles.
As the aircraft continued its journey, it entered a descent phase, starting overhead Moskhaton, and descended from an altitude of 2,090 feet above sea level to 1,333 feet above sea level, a decrease of 758 feet, in 2 minutes and covering a distance of 3 nautical miles. The aircraft then entered another level cruise phase, which started 1 mile southwest of Alimos and lasted for 42 minutes, covering a distance of 83 nautical miles.
The final approach to landing took place 15 miles southwest of Adamas, and the aircraft descended from an altitude of 1,767 feet above ground level to 1 foot above ground level. The descent took 10 seconds and covered a distance of 1 nautical mile. The touchdown speed was 50 knots, which was considered good, while the touchdown rate was fair at -211 feet per minute. The touchdown point was 134 meters beyond the touchdown zone.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were the same as those at the time of takeoff, with a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 2 knots from a direction of 270 degrees. There was a crosswind of 2 knots and a tailwind of 1 knot. The total flight distance was 113 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 62 minutes. The aircraft used 45 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Cessna Skyhawk successfully completed a landing at a location 15 miles southwest of Adamas in the South Aegean region of Greece. The aircraft demonstrated a high level of proficiency in its final approach, with a score of 93.7%. The pilot's ability to navigate the aircraft from an altitude of 1,767 feet above ground level (agl) to a mere 1 nautical mile (nm) away from the landing site showcased exceptional control and precision.
As the aircraft approached the touchdown point, it descended from an altitude of 44 feet agl to 0 feet agl in a remarkably short period of 10 seconds. This rapid descent indicates that the pilot was able to expertly manage the aircraft's speed and altitude, ensuring a smooth and controlled landing. The touchdown speed of 50 knots was deemed good, suggesting that the pilot had successfully managed the aircraft's airspeed to achieve a stable and controlled touchdown.
However, the touchdown rate of -211 feet per minute (fpm) was considered fair, indicating that the pilot could have potentially improved the landing by achieving a more gradual descent. Nevertheless, the overall performance of the aircraft and the pilot was impressive, given the challenging conditions.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were relatively calm, with a temperature of 15°C and a wind speed of 2 knots at 270 degrees. The crosswind component was minimal at 2 knots, while the tailwind component was a mere 1 knot. These conditions likely contributed to the successful landing, as they presented minimal challenges for the pilot to navigate the aircraft.
The touchdown point was located 134 meters beyond the designated touchdown zone, which may indicate that the pilot could have potentially improved the accuracy of the landing. Nevertheless, the overall performance of the aircraft and the pilot was impressive, and the landing was considered successful.
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