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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 5,781 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,781 ft of the 8,995 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 3,470 ft past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in question was operated by a REDWING SUPER CONSTELLATION 1049 C aircraft. The aircraft began its journey by taxiing from the parking area to the runway at Los Angeles International Airport (KLAX), a distance of 2 nautical miles covered in 7 minutes.
As the aircraft departed from runway 25L, it took off with a takeoff distance of 4,469 feet, which was 40% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 132 knots. The local weather conditions at the time of departure were a temperature of 66°F and a wind speed of 9 knots from a direction of 270°, resulting in a headwind of 9 knots.
The enroute climb started approximately 1 mile northwest of El Segundo, California, where the aircraft climbed from an altitude of 358 feet above sea level to 21,992 feet above sea level, an increase of 21,634 feet in 7 minutes, covering a distance of 59 nautical miles.
The aircraft then entered a level cruise phase, which started 9 miles south of Carpinteria, California, and lasted for 98 minutes, covering a distance of 1,852 nautical miles. The aircraft then began another climb phase, this time from a latitude of 23.0213476 and longitude of -152.5743343, where it climbed from 21,957 feet above sea level to 22,557 feet above sea level, an increase of 601 feet in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 28 nautical miles.
The aircraft then entered another level cruise phase, which started at a latitude of 22.7723316 and longitude of -153.0727405, and lasted for 15 minutes, covering a distance of 269 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its descent phase, which started 2 miles east of East Honolulu, Hawaii, where it descended from 22,565 feet above sea level to 3,571 feet above sea level, a decrease of 18,994 feet in 12 minutes, covering a distance of 22 nautical miles.
The aircraft then began another climb phase, this time from 9 miles south of Ocean Pointe, Hawaii, where it climbed from 3,595 feet above sea level to 4,263 feet above sea level, an increase of 668 feet in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 4 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its final descent phase, which started 10 miles south of PHJR Kalaeloa Airport Kapolei, Hawaii, where it descended from 4,263 feet above sea level to 1,939 feet above sea level, a decrease of 2,324 feet in 3 minutes, covering a distance of 6 nautical miles.
The aircraft then entered a short level cruise phase, which started 5 miles south of Ocean Pointe, Hawaii, and lasted for 2 minutes, covering a distance of 5 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its final approach to runway 04R at PHNL Daniel K Inouye International Airport, coming in from the southwest at a heading of 54.0°, 4 nautical miles from the runway and 1,216 feet above ground level.
The aircraft landed on runway 04R, which had a length of 8,995 feet. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was also good at 114 knots. The touchdown point was 2,089 feet beyond the touchdown zone, and the touchdown speed was 95 knots, which was good. The touchdown rate was excellent at -87 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were a temperature of 82°F and a wind speed of 18 knots from a direction of 180°, resulting in a tailwind of 11 knots and a cross
The REDWING SUPER CONSTELLATION 1049 C American Overseas successfully landed at PHNL Daniel K Inouye International Airport, showcasing a high level of proficiency in aviation skills. The aircraft approached the runway from the southwest, heading 54.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,216 feet above ground level (agl), demonstrating a precise and controlled descent.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on runway 04R, which has a length of 8,995 feet. The threshold height was good, indicating that the aircraft was at the correct altitude as it approached the runway. The threshold speed of 114 knots was also satisfactory, signifying that the aircraft was at the optimal speed for landing.
The touchdown point was 2,089 feet beyond the touchdown zone, which is a relatively long distance but still within acceptable limits. The touchdown speed of 95 knots was good, and the touchdown rate of -87 feet per minute (fpm) was excellent, indicating a smooth and controlled landing. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, demonstrating the pilot's ability to align the aircraft with the runway.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 82°F and winds blowing at 18 knots from 180°. The crosswind component was 14 knots, and the tailwind component was 11 knots. Despite these wind conditions, the pilot successfully managed the aircraft's descent and landing.
The total landing distance was 5,500 feet, which is 61% of the runway length. This is a relatively long landing distance, but it is not uncommon for large aircraft like the SUPER CONSTELLATION. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot maintained control of the aircraft during the rollout phase.
Overall, the landing of the REDWING SUPER CONSTELLATION 1049 C American Overseas at PHNL Daniel K Inouye International Airport was a success, demonstrating the pilot's skills and experience in handling a large aircraft in various weather conditions.
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