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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 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 9,559 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,014 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 12 minutes and covered a distance of 2 nautical miles. The aircraft, a Boeing 737-800, then departed from runway 24R at LEPA Palma de Mallorca Airport. The takeoff distance was 3,779 feet, which accounted for 36% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 156 knots.
The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 87 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 12 knots from a direction of 250 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind of 2 knots and a headwind of 11 knots. The aircraft then began its enroute climb, starting 1 mile west of LEPA Palma de Mallorca Airport. The climb took 10 minutes and covered a distance of 42 nautical miles, during which the aircraft ascended from an altitude of 1,078 feet above sea level to 20,555 feet above sea level, an increase of 19,477 feet.
Following the enroute climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which started 30 miles northwest of Banyalbufar, Spain. This phase lasted for 2 minutes and covered a distance of 12 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its enroute descent, starting 43 miles northwest of Port de Soller, Spain. The descent took 21 minutes and covered a distance of 56 nautical miles, during which the aircraft descended from an altitude of 20,429 feet above sea level to 1,272 feet above sea level, a decrease of 19,157 feet.
The final approach to runway 06L at LEBL Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport was made from the southwest, heading 66.0 degrees at an altitude of 1,250 feet above ground level and a distance of 4 nautical miles from the runway. The landing was made on runway 06L, which had a length of 9,559 feet. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was also good at 138 knots. The touchdown distance was 1,022 feet, and the touchdown speed was 132 knots, both of which were good. However, the touchdown rate was fair at -236 feet per minute.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 77 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 6 knots from a direction of 330 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind of 6 knots and a tailwind of 1 knot. The total landing distance was 4,352 feet, which accounted for 46% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was perfect.
The final phase of the flight involved taxiing to the parking from the runway, which took 4 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 119 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 49 minutes. The aircraft used 4,907 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The Boeing 737-800 aircraft successfully landed at LEBL Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport, showcasing a high level of precision and control. The final approach to runway 06L was executed from the southwest, with the aircraft heading at 66.0° and maintaining a distance of 4 nautical miles from the runway. At an altitude of 1,250 feet above ground level (agl), the aircraft demonstrated a high degree of situational awareness and control.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on the runway with a speed of 138 kt, which was within the acceptable threshold speed range. The touchdown distance of 1,022 feet was also within the expected parameters, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The touchdown speed of 132 kt was also satisfactory, and the aircraft maintained a relatively low rate of descent, with a fair touchdown rate of -236 feet per minute (fpm).
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 77°F and a gentle wind of 6 kt from 330°. The crosswind component was minimal at 6 kt, and the tailwind component was negligible at 1 kt. These conditions contributed to a smooth and stable approach, allowing the aircraft to maintain its alignment with the runway.
The total landing distance of 4,352 feet was within the expected range, accounting for approximately 46% of the runway length. This indicates that the aircraft was able to maintain a stable and controlled descent, with minimal deviation from the intended flight path. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control and stability during the landing phase.
Overall, the landing of the Boeing 737-800 at LEBL Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport was a textbook example of precision and control, with the aircraft demonstrating a high level of situational awareness and control throughout the approach and landing phases.
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