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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.
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,524 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 629 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a departure roll from runway 09 at the SDUB Ubatuba Gastão Madeira State Airport. The Icon A5 aircraft took off with a takeoff distance of 221 meters, which accounted for 39% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 53 knots. At the time of departure, the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 23 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 4 knots at 260 degrees. The crosswind was minimal at 1 knot, while the tailwind was 4 knots.
As the aircraft climbed, it started its enroute climb overhead Ubatuba, Sao Paulo, Brazil. The climb was steep, with an increase of 143 feet in altitude in less than 1 minute, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft then transitioned to an enroute level cruise, which lasted for 3 minutes and covered a distance of 5 nautical miles.
The enroute descent began 4 miles south of Ubatuba, Sao Paulo, Brazil. The aircraft descended from 914 feet above sea level to 20 feet above sea level, a decrease of 894 feet in 3 minutes, covering a distance of 1 nautical mile. As the aircraft approached the touchdown point, it descended from 19 feet above ground level to 0 feet above ground level, a decrease of 19 feet in 20 seconds.
The touchdown occurred 5 miles south of Ubatuba, Sao Paulo, Brazil, with a touchdown speed of 42 knots and an excellent touchdown rate of -56 feet per minute. The touchdown point was 64 meters beyond the touchdown zone. The local weather conditions remained the same, with a temperature of 23 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 4 knots at 260 degrees.
Following the touchdown, the aircraft underwent a landing rollout, covering a distance of 101 meters. The aircraft then taxied to the parking area from the runway, taking 4 minutes and covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile.
In total, the flight covered a distance of 7 nautical miles, took 10 minutes, and used 1 kilogram of fuel. The flight was characterized by a smooth and controlled climb, cruise, and descent, with a good touchdown and rollout.
The aircraft, identified as Icon A5, successfully landed at a location 5 miles south of Ubatuba in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The landing was evaluated with a score of 73.5%. The aircraft's descent from 19 feet above ground level (agl) to 0 ft agl was completed in 20 seconds, indicating a relatively smooth and controlled approach.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed was recorded at 42 knots, which was deemed good. The touchdown rate, measured in feet per minute (fpm), was an excellent -56 fpm, suggesting that the aircraft touched down with minimal impact and controlled deceleration. However, the touchdown point was 64 meters beyond the designated touchdown zone, indicating that the pilot may have slightly overestimated the aircraft's distance to the runway or experienced a slight deviation during the approach.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 23°C and a relatively light wind of 4 knots at 260°. The crosswind component was 4 knots, while the headwind component was 2 knots. These conditions likely contributed to the successful landing, as they were not excessively challenging for the pilot.
During the landing rollout, the aircraft maintained an altitude of 0 ft above sea level (asl) and covered a distance of 101 meters. This indicates that the pilot was able to bring the aircraft to a stop in a relatively short distance, suggesting good control and braking performance. Overall, while the landing was not perfect, with a score of 73.5%, it was still a successful and controlled landing, considering the aircraft and the conditions.
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