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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 2,395 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 421 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with the Airbus A321 taxiing from the parking area to the runway at Sarajevo International Airport, taking approximately 5 minutes and covering less than 1 nautical mile. Departure roll took place on runway 29, with a takeoff distance of 1,213 meters, which accounted for 61% of the runway. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 155 knots.
As the aircraft climbed to a higher altitude, it encountered local weather conditions of 2°C temperature and a 5-knot headwind. The enroute climb started approximately 1 mile northwest of the airport, with the aircraft ascending from 2,656 feet above sea level to 36,336 feet, an increase of 33,680 feet in 21 minutes, covering a distance of 128 nautical miles.
Following the initial climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, starting approximately 1 mile northeast of Hrastelnica, Croatia. This phase lasted for 53 minutes, during which the aircraft covered a distance of 372 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its descent, starting approximately 1 mile northeast of Stadtlauringen, Germany, and descended from 36,152 feet to 25,017 feet in 11 minutes, covering 64 nautical miles.
The aircraft entered another level cruise phase, starting approximately 1 mile east of Kirchhain, Germany, and lasted for 2 minutes, covering 9 nautical miles. The descent phase resumed, starting approximately 1 mile northeast of Wetter, Germany, and the aircraft descended from 25,020 feet to 3,785 feet in 14 minutes, covering 69 nautical miles.
The aircraft entered another level cruise phase, starting approximately 3 miles northwest of Hattingen, Germany, and lasted for 2 minutes, covering 5 nautical miles. The descent phase resumed, starting approximately 2 miles east of Essen-Mülheim Airport, Germany, and the aircraft descended from 3,430 feet to 1,359 feet in 2 minutes, covering 6 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 23L at Düsseldorf Airport took place from the northeast, with the aircraft heading 233.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,217 feet above ground level. The landing on runway 23L, which had a length of 2,395 meters, was successful, with a good threshold height and threshold speed of 135 knots. The touchdown distance was 422 meters, and the touchdown speed was 129 knots, which was slightly fast.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were 4°C temperature and a 20-knot headwind. The crosswind was 19 knots, and the headwind was 6 knots. The total landing distance was 1,353 meters, accounting for 57% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, and the taxiing to the parking area took approximately 3 minutes, covering less than 1 nautical mile.
The total flight distance was 661 nautical miles, taking 114 minutes, and the aircraft used 4,990 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Airbus A321 successfully landed on runway 23L at EDDL Düsseldorf Airport, achieving a high score of 99.7%. The aircraft approached the runway from the north east, heading 233.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,217 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot maintained a good threshold height, which is a crucial aspect of a safe landing.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's threshold speed was within the acceptable range at 135 knots. However, the touchdown speed of 129 knots was slightly faster than ideal, which may have resulted in a slightly higher touchdown rate. The touchdown rate of -247 feet per minute (fpm) was considered fair, indicating that the aircraft touched down with a moderate amount of deceleration.
The landing distance of 1,353 meters was 57% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. This suggests that the pilot made a smooth and controlled approach, allowing the aircraft to touch down close to the threshold. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the aircraft was aligned with the runway centerline at the moment of touchdown.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 4°C and a wind speed of 20 knots from a direction of 160°. The crosswind component was 19 knots, while the headwind component was 6 knots. Despite these challenging weather conditions, the pilot successfully managed the aircraft's approach and landing, demonstrating excellent flying skills.
During the rollout phase, the aircraft maintained perfect alignment with the runway centerline, indicating that the pilot had complete control of the aircraft's movement. Overall, the landing was considered successful, with the aircraft touching down safely and rolling out without any issues.
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