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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.
One stabilised approach gate: five checks where the approach path is 500 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate was not assessed, because the approach did not join final that far out.
Side view — the last 2,264 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 2,264 m of the 3,138 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 1,011 m past the threshold — beyond 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 5 minutes and covered a distance of 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, an Airbus A321, then departed from runway 22R at EKCH Copenhagen Kastrup Airport. The takeoff distance was 1,716 meters, which accounted for 57% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 170 knots.
The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 10 degrees Celsius, with a wind speed of 10 knots at 240 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind of 3 knots and a headwind of 9 knots. The aircraft began its enroute climb 2 miles south of Tarnby, Denmark, and ascended from an altitude of 1,060 feet above sea level to 33,518 feet above sea level, an increase of 32,458 feet, in 20 minutes and covering a distance of 118 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise started 2 miles southeast of Ratekau, Germany, and lasted for 39 minutes, covering a distance of 283 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its enroute descent overhead Neidenstein, Germany, and descended from 34,901 feet above sea level to 2,701 feet above sea level, a decrease of 32,200 feet, in 20 minutes and covering a distance of 109 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 14 at LSZH Zürich Airport was made from the northwest, heading 136.0 degrees at 4 nautical miles and 1,288 feet above ground level. The landing on runway 14 was successful, with the touchdown point being 561 meters beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed was 136 knots, which was considered good, and the touchdown rate was also good at -198 feet per minute. However, the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 5.4 meters from the centerline.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of -2 degrees Celsius, with a wind speed of 2 knots at 250 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind of 1 knot and a tailwind of 1 knot. The total landing distance was 2,149 meters, which accounted for 68% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was very good. The taxiing period from the runway to the parking took 2 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile.
The total flight distance was 518 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 89 minutes. The aircraft used 4,169 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Airbus A321 aircraft successfully landed at Zürich Airport (LSZH) on runway 14, achieving an overall score of 81.2%. The final approach was initiated from the north-west, heading 136.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,288 feet above ground level (agl).
The aircraft's approach to the runway was characterized by a threshold height that was significantly above the target, indicating a slight deviation from the ideal approach path. However, the threshold speed was satisfactory at 145 knots, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control and stability during the approach.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed was recorded at 136 knots, which was within the acceptable range. The touchdown rate of -198 feet per minute (fpm) was also good, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The touchdown point was located 561 meters beyond the designated touchdown zone, which may indicate a slight over-shooting of the intended landing spot.
The runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 5.4 meters from the centerline, which may have been due to a minor deviation in the pilot's alignment during the approach. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of -2°C and a wind speed of 2 knots from 250°, resulting in a negligible crosswind and tailwind component of 1 knot each.
The total landing distance of 2,149 meters was 68% of the available runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating that the pilot maintained control and stability during the rollout phase, ensuring a safe and controlled stop at the end of the runway. Overall, the landing was satisfactory, with some minor deviations from the ideal approach and landing parameters.
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