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Shorten the long landing
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 six checks at 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 2,052 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 2,052 m of the 3,602 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 257 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with the aircraft taxiing from the parking area to the runway at LIME Milan Bergamo Airport / Antonio Locatelli Air Base, taking approximately 8 minutes and covering a distance of 2 nautical miles. The departure roll took place on runway 28, with the aircraft lifting off at a speed of 147 knots. The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 18 degrees Celsius, a wind speed of 1 knot from a direction of 269 degrees, and a crosswind of 0 knots with a headwind of 1 knot.
As the aircraft climbed to a higher altitude, it began its enroute climb from 1,793 feet above sea level to 28,250 feet above sea level, an increase of 26,457 feet in 12 minutes, covering a distance of 59 nautical miles. The climb started overhead Orio al Serio in Lombardia, Italy. Following this, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, lasting 5 minutes and covering less than 1 nautical mile, 1 mile east of Cavedine in Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy.
The aircraft then began another climb phase, this time from 28,384 feet above sea level to 31,997 feet above sea level, an increase of 3,613 feet in 3 minutes, covering a distance of 28 nautical miles. This climb started 2 miles east of Cavedine. The aircraft then entered another level cruise phase, lasting 18 minutes and covering 140 nautical miles, 3 miles northwest of Canal San Bovo in Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy.
As the aircraft began its descent, it started from 32,001 feet above sea level to 2,353 feet above sea level, a decrease of 29,647 feet in 19 minutes, covering a distance of 94 nautical miles. This descent started 1 mile south of Grosslobming in Steiermark, Austria. The aircraft then began another climb phase, this time from 2,360 feet above sea level to 1,934 feet above sea level, an increase of 426 feet in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 6 nautical miles. This climb started 1 mile northwest of Jois in Burgenland, Austria.
The final approach to runway 34 at LOWW Vienna International Airport was made from the south, heading 347.0 degrees at 4 nautical miles and 1,301 feet above ground level. However, the aircraft performed a go-around at 24 feet above ground level. The aircraft then landed on runway 34, with a runway length of 3,602 meters. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was slightly above the target at 142 knots. The touchdown distance was good at 258 meters, and the touchdown speed was 139 knots, which was also good. However, the touchdown rate was hard at -483 feet per minute.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 5 degrees Celsius, a wind speed of 2 knots from a direction of 308 degrees, and a crosswind of 1 knot with a headwind of 2 knots. The total landing distance was 1,974 meters, which was 55% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was perfect. The total flight distance was 343 nautical miles, taking 74 minutes, and the aircraft used 2,239 kilograms of fuel.
The aircraft in question, an E195, successfully landed at Vienna International Airport (LOWW) on runway 34. The final approach was initiated from the south, heading 347.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,301 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft demonstrated a high level of proficiency in its landing, achieving a score of 96.7%.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down at a speed of 139 kt, which was within the acceptable range. The touchdown distance of 258 meters was also considered good, indicating that the pilot had effectively managed the aircraft's descent and speed. However, the touchdown rate was reported as hard, at -483 feet per minute (fpm), which may indicate that the pilot could have applied a smoother touchdown.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were characterized by a temperature of 5°C and a wind speed of 2 kt from 308°. This resulted in a crosswind of 1 kt and a headwind of 2 kt, which the pilot effectively managed during the landing. The runway touchdown alignment was reported as perfect, indicating that the pilot had accurately aligned the aircraft with the runway.
The total landing distance of 1,974 meters was 55% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance. This suggests that the pilot had effectively managed the aircraft's speed and descent during the landing. The runway rollout alignment was also reported as perfect, indicating that the pilot had maintained control of the aircraft during the rollout phase.
Overall, the landing was considered successful, with the aircraft demonstrating a high level of proficiency in its approach and touchdown. However, the hard touchdown rate may indicate that the pilot could benefit from additional training or practice to improve their landing technique.
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