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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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The threshold, the flare and the hold-off. The approach that led to it is the stabilisation gates below.
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 1,626 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,626 m of the 3,194 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 978 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Overall, this aircraft landing demonstrated a mixture of strengths and areas for improvement. The Approach Phase showed good heading alignment and slightly excessive speed, but the descent path was above the glideslope limit. It is important in future landings to ensure closer adherence to the glideslope limit for a smoother descent.
During the Landing Phase, the threshold height was too high and the landing flare was poor. These are crucial elements of a successful landing and should be worked on in training sessions to achieve a smoother touchdown in the future.
However, the Touchdown Phase showcased excellent touchdown rate and speed on target. Additionally, despite landing slightly beyond the touchdown zone, the runway touchdown position was very good. This suggests good control and precision on the part of the pilot during this critical phase of the landing.
Finally, the Rollout Phase demonstrated very good runway alignment, indicating strong control throughout the landing process. This is a positive sign of skill and proficiency in handling the aircraft.
Overall, while there are areas that need improvement, such as descent path, threshold height, and landing flare, there are also strengths to be noted in terms of touchdown rate, speed control, and runway alignment. With continued practice and training, this pilot has the potential to further enhance their landing skills and execute even smoother landings in the future. Keep up the good work and focus on refining those key areas for improvement.
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