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Shorten the long landing
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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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 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,506 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 116 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the Boeing 737-800 began with a 9-minute taxi from the parking area to runway 05L at MMMX Benito Juárez International Airport. The departure roll covered a distance of 2 nm and the takeoff distance was 2,294 m, using 77% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 156 kn. The local weather at the time of departure indicated a temperature of 25°C with a wind speed of 11 kn coming from 330°, resulting in a crosswind of 11 kn and a headwind of 0 kn.
The enroute climb commenced 1 mile northeast of MMMX Benito Juárez International Airport and ascended from 8,347 ft asl to 36,292 ft asl, covering 122 nm in 20 minutes. The enroute level cruise phase started 2 miles east of Sochiapa and lasted 132 minutes, covering 474 nm.
The descent phase began 5 miles southeast of Chunhuhub, descending from 36,313 ft asl to 1,323 ft asl over a period of 21 minutes and covering 106 nm.
Final approach to runway 12 at MMCZ Aeropuerto Internacional de Cozumel was from the west, with the aircraft heading at 116.0° at 4 nm and 1,299 ft agl. The landing on runway 12 at MMCZ involved a touchdown distance of 119 m and a slightly fast touchdown speed of 143 kn. The touchdown rate was hard at -461 ft/m, and the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 5.3 m from the centerline. The local weather at the time of landing indicated a temperature of 26°C with a wind speed of 10 kn coming from 50°, resulting in a crosswind of 9 kn and a headwind of 4 kn.
The total landing distance was 1,238 m, which was 49% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was rated as very good. Finally, taxiing from the runway to the parking area took 1 minute, covering less than 1 nm.
Overall, the total flight distance was 711 nm, with a duration of 114 minutes, and the aircraft consumed 4,955 kg of fuel during the course of the flight.
Overall, the aircraft landing score of 95.5% is a commendable result, showcasing the pilot's skill and proficiency during the various phases of the landing process.
During the Approach Phase, the excellent glideslope alignment and threshold speed of 144 knots demonstrate a high level of precision and control. Maintaining proper glideslope alignment is crucial for a smooth and safe landing, and the pilot's ability to achieve this is worth recognizing. Additionally, a good threshold speed indicates that the aircraft was approaching the runway at an appropriate speed, which is essential for a successful landing.
In the Landing Phase, the good threshold height and landing flare show that the pilot was able to adjust the aircraft's altitude effectively and make a smooth transition onto the runway. The landing flare is a critical maneuver that helps reduce the rate of descent and ensures a gentle touchdown, contributing to a safe landing.
However, the Touchdown Phase did have some areas for improvement. The hard touchdown rate of -461 ft/m suggests that the aircraft made contact with the runway with more force than desired, which can be uncomfortable for passengers and put stress on the aircraft. Additionally, the slightly fast touchdown speed of 143 knots could have contributed to the hard landing. It is important for pilots to aim for a softer touchdown to ensure a comfortable landing for passengers and minimize wear and tear on the aircraft.
Despite these minor issues, the touchdown distance of 119 meters and the slightly misaligned runway touchdown position by 5.3 meters from the centerline are within acceptable limits. Maintaining proper alignment with the runway centerline is important for ensuring a safe landing and preventing runway excursion.
Overall, the pilot should be commended for the high landing score of 95.5% and should continue to focus on improving the touchdown phase to achieve even smoother and safer landings in the future. Keep up the good work and strive for continuous improvement in all aspects of aircraft operations.
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