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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. They are the approach's score: the checks passed out of the checks that ran.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 7,008 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 7,008 ft of the 13,083 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 2,237 ft past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Jerez Airport in southern Spain, the Airbus A321 began its journey with a taxiing period of six minutes, covering a distance of one nautical mile to reach the runway. At 20, the aircraft took off, utilizing 5,701 feet of the available runway, which accounted for 76% of its length. The liftoff speed of 161 knots was achieved, and the aircraft began its initial climb.
As the aircraft ascended to its cruising altitude, it underwent several phases of climb and level flight. The first enroute climb started one mile south of Jerez Airport, where the aircraft increased its altitude from 1,011 feet to 31,981 feet, a gain of 30,970 feet, in 27 minutes and covering 176 nautical miles. The aircraft then entered a level cruise phase, lasting 58 minutes and covering 438 nautical miles. This pattern of climb and cruise continued as the aircraft traversed the European continent, with notable climbs and descents occurring near Villanueva de las Torres, Begur, and Niederau. The aircraft's descent from 34,016 feet to 6,179 feet, a decrease of 27,838 feet, took 16 minutes and covered 92 nautical miles.
As the aircraft approached its destination, Berlin Brandenburg Airport, it entered a final approach phase, aligning itself with runway 06R from the southwest. The aircraft landed on the runway, utilizing 52% of its 13,089-foot length, and touched down 904 feet beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed of 147 knots was slightly above the target, but the runway touchdown alignment was very good. The aircraft then taxied to the parking area, completing its journey of 1,450 nautical miles in 206 minutes, utilizing 25,238 pounds of fuel.
The aircraft touched down on runway 06R at EDDB Berlin Brandenburg Airport with a satisfactory approach quality, despite a slightly high threshold speed of 158 kt, which exceeded the target value. The good threshold height allowed for a smooth transition from the approach to the touchdown phase. At 147 kt, the touchdown speed was a little faster than desired, resulting in a fair touchdown rate of -236 fpm.
The touchdown point was located 904 ft beyond the touchdown zone, indicating a slight over-run. However, the runway touchdown alignment was very good, demonstrating precise control and coordination during the final stages of the approach. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 66 °F and a gentle headwind of 2 kt, contributed to a stable and predictable approach.
The total landing distance of 6,775 ft, accounting for 52% of the runway length, was within acceptable limits. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, showcasing the pilot's ability to maintain control and stability during the critical phases of the landing. Overall, the landing performance scored 95.5%, reflecting a high level of proficiency and adherence to standard operating procedures.
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