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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 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 9,559 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,244 ft 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 to the runway, which took 13 minutes and covered a distance of 3 nautical miles. The aircraft, a Boeing 737-700, then departed from runway 13L at Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (LHBP). The takeoff distance was 3,008 feet, which was 25% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 147 knots.
As the aircraft took off, it encountered local weather conditions with a temperature of 64°F and winds of 4 knots at 170°. The crosswind was 3 knots, and the headwind was 4 knots. After departing from LHBP, the aircraft began its enroute climb, starting 1 mile north of Vecses, Hungary. The climb took 16 minutes and covered a distance of 77 nautical miles, with the aircraft rising from 1,470 feet above sea level to 39,504 feet.
Following the climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which started 3 miles southeast of Szany, Hungary. This phase lasted for 90 minutes and covered a distance of 615 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its enroute descent, starting 41 miles south of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France. The descent took 34 minutes and covered a distance of 131 nautical miles, with the aircraft dropping from 40,189 feet above sea level to 1,286 feet.
The final approach to runway 24R at Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (LEBL) was made from the northeast, with the aircraft heading 246.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,269 feet above ground level. The landing was smooth, with a threshold speed of 118 knots and a touchdown speed of 114 knots. The touchdown distance was 1,247 feet, and the touchdown rate was -127 feet per minute.
The local weather conditions at LEBL were a temperature of 68°F and winds of 12 knots at 240°. The crosswind was 1 knot, and the headwind was 12 knots. The total landing distance was 3,374 feet, which was 35% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, and the aircraft taxied to the parking from the runway in 3 minutes, covering less than 1 nautical mile.
The total flight distance was 831 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 153 minutes. The aircraft used 10,498 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The Boeing 737-700 aircraft successfully landed at LEBL Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport, showcasing exceptional piloting skills and adherence to standard operating procedures. The final approach to runway 24R was executed from the north east, with the aircraft heading 246.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,269 feet above ground level (agl).
The aircraft's descent and landing were characterized by a high degree of precision, with a score of 99.9%. The threshold height was good, indicating that the aircraft was properly aligned with the runway. The threshold speed of 118 knots was also within the acceptable range, demonstrating the pilots' ability to manage the aircraft's speed effectively.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's performance was equally impressive. The touchdown distance of 1,247 feet was within the expected range, and the touchdown speed of 114 knots was smooth and controlled. The touchdown rate of -127 feet per minute (fpm) was also smooth, indicating that the aircraft's descent was well-managed and controlled.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 68°F and a wind speed of 12 knots from 240°. The crosswind component was minimal, at 1 knot, while the headwind component was 12 knots, which helped to reduce the aircraft's ground speed and improve its alignment with the runway.
The total landing distance of 3,374 feet was 35% of the runway length, indicating that the aircraft was able to stop within a reasonable distance. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, demonstrating the pilots' ability to maintain control of the aircraft during the critical phase of landing.
Overall, the landing of the Boeing 737-700 at LEBL Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport was a textbook example of safe and efficient flight operations. The pilots' skills and attention to detail ensured a smooth and controlled landing, with a high degree of precision and accuracy.
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