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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 five 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 2,652 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 457 m 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 3 nautical miles. The aircraft, an RJ85, then departed from runway 17 at the Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (KMSP). The takeoff distance was 976 meters, which was 40% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 135 knots, and the local weather conditions at the time of departure were a temperature of -5°C with a wind speed of 0 knots at 216°.
As the aircraft climbed out of KMSP, it began its enroute climb 1 mile south of the airport, rising from an altitude of 1,849 feet above sea level to 30,025 feet above sea level, an increase of 28,176 feet in 19 minutes and covering a distance of 88 nautical miles. The enroute level cruise started 6 miles southwest of the Mille Lacs Lake Resort Airport (7MN4) and lasted for 24 minutes, covering a distance of 139 nautical miles.
The enroute descent began 9 miles south of the Cox-Coyour Memorial Field Roosevelt Airport (59MN) and lasted for 25 minutes, during which the aircraft descended from 30,048 feet above sea level to 2,092 feet above sea level, a decrease of 27,955 feet in 25 minutes and covering a distance of 116 nautical miles. The final approach to runway 31 at the Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (CYWG) was made from the southeast, heading 319.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,300 feet above ground level.
The landing on runway 31 at CYWG was successful, with a touchdown distance of 456 meters, which was good. The touchdown speed was 108 knots, and the touchdown rate was -162 feet per minute, both of which were good. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the runway rollout alignment was also perfect. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were a temperature of -10°C with a wind speed of 0 knots at 359°.
After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking from the runway, which took 4 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 352 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 83 minutes. The aircraft used 2,642 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The RJ85 aircraft successfully landed at Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (CYWG) with a score of 99.9%. The final approach to runway 31 was initiated from the southeast, heading 319.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,300 feet above ground level (agl).
The aircraft's approach and landing were executed flawlessly, with a good threshold height and a threshold speed of 118 knots. The touchdown distance of 456 meters was also within the acceptable range, and the touchdown speed of 108 knots was well-controlled. The touchdown rate of -162 feet per minute (fpm) was also satisfactory, indicating a smooth and controlled descent.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of -10°C and a wind speed of 0 knots from 359°. This resulted in a negligible crosswind and headwind, making the landing even more challenging and impressive. The aircraft's ability to maintain perfect runway touchdown alignment and rollout alignment is a testament to the skill and expertise of the pilots.
The total landing distance of 1,298 meters was 49% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. This indicates that the pilots were able to bring the aircraft to a stop quickly and efficiently, without compromising safety or control. Overall, the landing was a textbook example of precision and skill, and the pilots deserve credit for their exceptional performance.
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