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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.
Two stabilised approach gates, each with seven checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway. They are the approach's score: the checks passed out of the checks that ran.
At the 500 ft gate: speed 23 kt FAST on the reference speed of 134 kt.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 5,575 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,575 ft of the 7,706 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 2,743 ft past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight departed from Denver International Airport, where it began its journey on runway 17L. Taxiing from the parking area to the runway took 14 minutes and covered a distance of 3 nautical miles. As the aircraft lifted off, it accelerated to a liftoff speed of 158 knots, utilizing 53% of the 6,334-foot runway. The local weather conditions at the time of departure featured a temperature of 85°F, with a wind speed of 7 knots from a direction of 260°.
As the aircraft climbed to its initial cruising altitude, it ascended from 6,335 feet above sea level to 27,007 feet, a vertical increase of 20,671 feet, in just 13 minutes and covering a distance of 85 nautical miles. The aircraft then entered a level cruise phase, maintaining an altitude of 27,007 feet for 47 minutes as it covered 386 nautical miles. This pattern of climb and cruise was repeated several times, with the aircraft climbing to higher altitudes and then leveling off to maintain a steady altitude. The flight's enroute climb from 27,005 feet to 34,981 feet, a vertical increase of 7,976 feet, was particularly notable, as it was achieved in just 7 minutes and covered a distance of 60 nautical miles.
The flight's final approach and landing phase began as the aircraft descended from 34,999 feet above sea level to 9,154 feet, a vertical decrease of 25,845 feet, in 12 minutes and covering 97 nautical miles. The aircraft then entered a level cruise phase, maintaining an altitude of 9,154 feet for a short period before beginning its final descent. The aircraft landed on runway 02L at Nashville International Airport, utilizing 69% of the 7,709-foot runway. The touchdown point was 1,377 feet beyond the touchdown zone, and the touchdown speed was slightly higher than desired at 140 knots. The aircraft's total landing distance was 5,309 feet, and it taxied to the parking area, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 227 minutes. The total flight distance was 957 nautical miles, and the aircraft used 14,034 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The Boeing 737-800 touched down on runway 02L at KBNA Nashville International Airport, marking a satisfactory conclusion to the approach from the south. The aircraft's descent was well-managed, with a good threshold height achieved. However, the threshold speed was slightly above the optimal range, registering at 155 kt. This minor deviation from standard procedure did not significantly impact the overall performance of the landing.
As the aircraft made contact with the runway, it became apparent that the touchdown speed was somewhat fast, reaching 140 kt. The touchdown rate, although not exceptional, was fair at -201 fpm. Notably, the runway touchdown alignment was perfect, a testament to the pilot's skill and attention to detail. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 72 °F and a gentle headwind of 4 kt, contributed to a relatively smooth landing.
The total landing distance of 5,309 ft was 69% of the available runway length, indicating a reasonable use of the available space. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control and stability throughout the landing phase. Overall, the landing performance earned a score of 91.4%, a respectable achievement given the minor deviations from optimal procedure.
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