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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 585 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 9 minutes and covered a distance of 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a Boeing 737-800, then departed from runway 13L at Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (LHBP). The takeoff distance was 3,946 feet, which accounted for 32% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 150 knots.
As the aircraft took off, it encountered local weather conditions with a temperature of 35°F and a wind speed of 5 knots at 130°. The crosswind was negligible, but there was a headwind of 5 knots. The enroute climb started shortly after takeoff, 1 mile north of Vecses, Hungary. The aircraft climbed from an altitude of 1,471 feet above sea level to 37,850 feet, an increase of 36,380 feet, in 21 minutes and covering a distance of 126 nautical miles.
After reaching cruising altitude, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which started 1 mile north of Vep, Hungary. This phase lasted for 88 minutes and covered a distance of 594 nautical miles. The enroute descent began 41 miles south of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France, where the aircraft descended from 37,999 feet to 1,270 feet above sea level, a decrease of 36,729 feet, in 32 minutes and covering a distance of 143 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 24R at Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (LEBL) was made from the north-east, heading 246.0°, at an altitude of 1,252 feet above ground level and 4 nautical miles from the runway. The landing was smooth, with a threshold speed of 134 knots and a touchdown speed of 132 knots. The touchdown distance was 583 feet, and the touchdown rate was smooth at -146 feet per minute.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were a temperature of 50°F and a wind speed of 4 knots at 260°. The crosswind was 1 knot, and there was a headwind of 3 knots. The total landing distance was 3,709 feet, which accounted for 39% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, and the aircraft was taxied to the parking area in 3 minutes, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile.
The total flight distance was 871 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 154 minutes. The aircraft used 12,800 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The Boeing 737-800 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 1,252 feet above ground level (agl).
The landing was 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 134 knots was also within the acceptable range, demonstrating the pilots' ability to manage the aircraft's speed effectively. The touchdown distance of 583 feet was also good, indicating that the pilots had maintained control of the aircraft's descent.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed was 132 knots, which was within the acceptable range. The touchdown rate of -146 feet per minute (fpm) was smooth, indicating that the pilots had successfully managed the aircraft's descent and touchdown. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, demonstrating the pilots' ability to maintain control of the aircraft's trajectory.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 50°F and a wind speed of 4 knots from 260°. The crosswind component was minimal at 1 knot, while the headwind component was 3 knots. These conditions contributed to a smooth and controlled landing.
The total landing distance of 3,709 feet was 39% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance. This indicates that the pilots had successfully managed the aircraft's descent and touchdown, and that the aircraft was properly aligned with the runway. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, demonstrating the pilots' ability to maintain control of the aircraft's trajectory after touchdown.
Overall, the landing of the Boeing 737-800 at LEBL Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport was a textbook example of safe and controlled flight operations. The pilots' skills and adherence to standard operating procedures resulted in a successful landing, with a high degree of precision and control.
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