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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.
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 5,348 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,348 ft of the 11,462 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 3,785 ft past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a taxiing period from the parking area to the runway, which took approximately 9 minutes and covered a distance of 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a FFX P180, then departed from runway 06 at UUWW Vnukovo International Airport. The takeoff distance was 2,950 feet, which accounted for 26% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 120 knots.
The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 48 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 3 knots from a direction of 130 degrees. The crosswind component was 3 knots, while the headwind component was 1 knot. The aircraft then began its enroute climb, which started overhead Vnukovo, a city in Russia. The climb took the aircraft from an altitude of 1,682 feet above sea level to 35,020 feet above sea level, an increase of 33,338 feet, in 20 minutes and covering a distance of 47 nautical miles.
Following the enroute climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which started 8 miles west of URUU Vatulino Airfield in Ruza, Moscow Oblast, Russia. This phase of the flight lasted for 125 minutes and covered a distance of 807 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its enroute descent, which started 3 miles east of LZDV Dubová Airstrip in Dubová, Bratislava, Slovakia. The descent took the aircraft from an altitude of 34,862 feet above sea level to 1,823 feet above sea level, a decrease of 33,039 feet, in 19 minutes and covering a distance of 35 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 29 at LOWW Vienna International Airport was made from the southeast, with a heading of 303.0 degrees at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,236 feet above ground level. The landing was made on runway 29, which had a length of 11,462 feet. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was well above the target speed at 132 knots. The touchdown point was 2,594 feet beyond the touchdown zone, with a touchdown speed of 92 knots and a touchdown rate of -159 feet per minute, both of which were good. The runway touchdown alignment was very good.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 50 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 13 knots from a direction of 320 degrees. The crosswind component was 5 knots, while the headwind component was 12 knots. The total landing distance was 5,257 feet, which accounted for 46% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was also very good.
The taxiing period from the runway to the parking area took approximately 5 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 898 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 118 minutes. The aircraft used a total of 1,851 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The aircraft, identified as FFX P180 03 01, successfully landed at LOWW Vienna International Airport on runway 29. The final approach was initiated from the south east, with the aircraft heading 303.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,236 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot demonstrated good control and precision during the approach, resulting in a good threshold height.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed was 132 knots, which was significantly above the target threshold speed. This indicates that the pilot had sufficient control and was able to maintain a safe speed during the landing. The touchdown point was located 2,594 feet beyond the touchdown zone, which is a relatively long distance but still within a safe margin. The touchdown speed of 92 knots was good, and the touchdown rate of -159 feet per minute (fpm) was also satisfactory.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 50°F and a wind speed of 13 knots from 320°. This resulted in a crosswind of 5 knots and a headwind of 12 knots. Despite these conditions, the pilot was able to maintain good runway alignment and touchdown alignment, which is a testament to their skill and experience.
The total landing distance of 5,257 feet was 46% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. This indicates that the pilot was able to maintain good control and speed during the landing, resulting in a smooth and efficient rollout. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control and stability during the landing.
Overall, the landing was successful, and the pilot demonstrated good control and precision throughout the approach and landing phases. The aircraft's performance was satisfactory, and the pilot's skills and experience were evident in the smooth and efficient landing.
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