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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 five checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 6,806 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 6,806 ft of the 11,542 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 1,724 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 to the runway, which took 9 minutes and covered a distance of 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a Boeing 737-800, then departed from runway 29 at YSNF Norfolk Island International Airport. The takeoff distance was 4,339 feet, which accounted for 70% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 164 knots.
The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 67 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 24 knots at 229 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind of 22 knots and a headwind of 7 knots. The aircraft then began its enroute climb, starting 1 mile northwest of YSNF Norfolk Island International Airport. The climb took 19 minutes and covered a distance of 98 nautical miles, during which the aircraft ascended from 1,334 feet above sea level to 35,690 feet above sea level, an increase of 34,356 feet.
Following the enroute climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which lasted for 80 minutes and covered a distance of 554 nautical miles. The cruise phase took place at a specific location defined by latitude -28.8983762 and longitude 166.0453336. After the cruise phase, the aircraft began its enroute descent, which started at latitude -27.7654814 and longitude 155.624575. The descent took 29 minutes and covered a distance of 136 nautical miles, during which the aircraft descended from 36,940 feet above sea level to 1,307 feet above sea level, a decrease of 35,633 feet.
The final approach to runway 01R at YBBN Brisbane International Airport was made from the southwest, with a heading of 27.0 degrees at 4 nautical miles and 1,258 feet above ground level. The landing was made on runway 01R, which had a length of 11,542 feet. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was well above the target at 148 knots. The touchdown point was 367 feet beyond the touchdown zone, and the touchdown speed was 145 knots, which was fast. However, the touchdown rate was smooth at -132 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 64 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 7 knots at 310 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind of 7 knots and a headwind of 2 knots. The total landing distance was 6,548 feet, which accounted for 57% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was perfect. After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking, which took 11 minutes and covered a distance of 2 nautical miles.
The total flight distance was 797 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 149 minutes. The aircraft used 12,063 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The Boeing 737-800 aircraft successfully landed at YBBN Brisbane International Airport on runway 01R, achieving a score of 98.7%. The final approach was conducted from the south-west, aligning with a heading of 27.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,258 feet above ground level (agl).
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down 367 feet beyond the designated touchdown zone, which is considered a relatively safe distance. However, the touchdown speed of 145 knots was slightly above the target speed, indicating that the pilots may have been able to maintain a more controlled descent. The touchdown rate of -132 feet per minute (fpm) was smooth, suggesting that the aircraft's wheels made contact with the runway without any significant impact.
The runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating that the pilots successfully aligned the aircraft with the runway centerline. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 64°F and a wind speed of 7 knots from a direction of 310°. The crosswind component was 7 knots, while the headwind component was 2 knots, which is relatively minimal.
The total landing distance of 6,548 feet was 57% of the available runway length, which is a reasonable distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilots maintained control of the aircraft during the rollout phase and successfully brought it to a stop without any issues. Overall, the landing was successful, and the pilots demonstrated good control and precision during the approach and landing phases.
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