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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.
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 11,040 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 523 ft 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 8 minutes and covered a distance of 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a Boeing 737-800, then departed from runway 26L at Miami International Airport (KMIA). The takeoff distance was 4,085 feet, which accounted for 39% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 146 knots.
As the aircraft took to the skies, it encountered local weather conditions with a temperature of 73°F and winds of 2 knots at 20°. The crosswind was 1 knot, and the tailwind was also 1 knot. The enroute climb began overhead Virginia Gardens, Florida, and the aircraft ascended from 1,014 feet above sea level to 20,007 feet above sea level, an increase of 18,993 feet in 9 minutes, covering a distance of 44 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise started 3 miles south-east of the Southern Ranch Airport Clewiston (2FA4), and it lasted for 9 minutes, covering a distance of 56 nautical miles. The enroute descent began 6 miles west of the Payson Ranch Airport Punta Gorda (6FL3), and the aircraft descended from 19,987 feet above sea level to 1,255 feet above sea level, a decrease of 18,732 feet in 17 minutes, covering a distance of 72 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 01L at Tampa International Airport (KTPA) was made from the south, heading 2.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,230 feet above ground level. The landing on runway 01L was successful, with a touchdown distance of 522 feet, which was 33% of the runway length. The touchdown speed was 133 knots, and the touchdown rate was fair at -254 feet per minute. 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 66°F and winds of 4 knots at 199°. The crosswind was 1 knot, and the tailwind was 3 knots. The total landing distance was 3,625 feet, and the total flight distance was 180 nautical miles, taking 46 minutes and using 4,551 pounds of fuel. The taxiing period from the runway to the parking took 2 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile.
The Boeing 737-800 aircraft successfully landed at KTPA Tampa International Airport, showcasing a high level of precision and control. The final approach to runway 01L was initiated from the south, with the aircraft heading 2.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,230 feet above ground level (agl). This approach was executed with a high degree of accuracy, as evident from the subsequent landing performance.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft demonstrated a good threshold height, indicating that the pilots maintained a stable and controlled descent. The threshold speed of 136 knots was also within the acceptable range, signifying that the pilots had properly managed the aircraft's speed during the final stages of the approach. The touchdown distance of 522 feet was also satisfactory, indicating that the pilots had successfully controlled the aircraft's descent and speed.
The touchdown speed of 133 knots was within the acceptable range, further emphasizing the pilots' ability to manage the aircraft's speed during the landing. However, the touchdown rate of -254 feet per minute (fpm) was only fair, suggesting that the pilots could have maintained a more controlled descent. Nevertheless, this did not significantly impact the overall landing performance.
The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilots had successfully aligned the aircraft with the runway centerline. This is a critical aspect of landing, as it ensures that the aircraft remains on course and avoids any potential deviations that could lead to a loss of control.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 66°F and a wind speed of 4 knots from a direction of 199°. The crosswind component was minimal, at 1 knot, while the tailwind component was 3 knots. These conditions did not pose any significant challenges to the pilots, who were able to execute a smooth and controlled landing.
The total landing distance of 3,625 feet was 33% of the runway length, indicating that the pilots had successfully managed the aircraft's speed and descent to achieve a safe and controlled landing. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, further emphasizing the pilots' ability to maintain control of the aircraft during the landing.
Overall, the Boeing 737-800 aircraft's landing at KTPA Tampa International Airport was a success, with the pilots demonstrating a high level of skill and precision in executing a controlled and safe landing.
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