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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.
Two stabilised approach gates, each with seven checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
At the 1,000 ft gate: speed below the reference speed.
At the 500 ft gate: speed below the reference speed.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 10,865 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,067 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight on the Boeing 737-800 started at LEBL Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport, with a taxiing time of 13 minutes covering 3 nm. The departure roll was from runway 24L, with a takeoff distance of 4,015 ft, 46% of the runway used, and a liftoff speed of 154 kt. The local weather at departure was 83 °F with a wind of 4 kt at 280 °, resulting in a 2 kt crosswind and 3 kt headwind during takeoff.
The enroute climb began 1 mile south of the departure airport, climbing from 1,011 ft asl to 29,997 ft asl in 15 minutes covering 74 nm. The enroute level cruise started 29 miles southeast of Llafranc, lasting for 40 minutes and covering 346 nm. The enroute descent began 2 miles east of Carpineti, descending from 30,037 ft asl to 1,281 ft asl in 25 minutes covering 94 nm.
The final approach to runway 04R at LIPZ Venice Marco Polo Airport was from the southwest at 4 nm and 1,263 ft agl, with a good touchdown speed of 128 kt and a fair touchdown rate of -246 ft/m. The landing distance was good at 1,076 ft within the 10,865 ft runway length, with a total landing distance of 3,817 ft covering 35% of the runway. The local weather at the destination was 77 °F with a wind of 4 kt at 150 °, resulting in a 4 kt crosswind and 1 kt tailwind during landing.
After landing, the taxiing from the runway to the parking area took 3 minutes covering less than 1 nm. The total flight distance was 522 nm, taking 107 minutes and consuming 9,946 lbs of fuel. Overall, the flight in the Boeing 737-800 was conducted smoothly with good performance during takeoff, enroute, and landing phases.
The Boeing 737-800 aircraft successfully landed at LIPZ Venice Marco Polo Airport, showcasing a high level of precision and control. The final approach to runway 04R was initiated from the southwest, with a heading of 42.0° at an altitude of 1,263 feet above ground level (agl) and a distance of 4 nautical miles from the runway. This approach was executed with a high degree of accuracy, as evidenced by the perfect runway touchdown alignment.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft demonstrated a good threshold height, with a speed of 135 knots, which is within the acceptable range for a safe landing. The touchdown distance of 1,076 feet was also within the expected parameters, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The touchdown speed of 128 knots was also satisfactory, as it was within the recommended range for a safe landing.
However, the touchdown rate of -246 feet per minute (fpm) was only fair, suggesting that the aircraft may have experienced a slight bounce or oscillation upon touchdown. This could be attributed to various factors, including the aircraft's weight, the runway's surface, or the pilot's technique. Despite this, the overall landing performance was still satisfactory, and the aircraft came to a stop within a reasonable distance.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 77°F and a gentle wind of 4 knots from 150°. The crosswind component was minimal, at 4 knots, while the tailwind component was negligible, at 1 knot. These conditions contributed to a smooth and stable approach, allowing the aircraft to land safely and efficiently.
The total landing distance of 3,817 feet was 35% of the runway length, which is a reasonable distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating that the aircraft's brakes were applied smoothly and effectively, bringing the aircraft to a stop without any issues. Overall, the landing was a success, demonstrating the capabilities of the Boeing 737-800 aircraft and the skills of the pilots involved.
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