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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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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.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,883 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 205 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began at Milano Linate Airport (LIML), where the aircraft, an RJ85, taxied onto runway 36 from its parking position, taking 10 minutes to cover the 3-nautical-mile distance. Departing the runway within its designated length, the aircraft achieved a liftoff speed of 136 knots and utilized 46% of the available runway.
Following takeoff, the aircraft started its climb, which began over the RB11 Idroscalo Milan point of reference. During the ascent from 1,410 feet to 29,847 feet, the aircraft increased its altitude by a substantial 28,438 feet in 20 minutes, while covering 115 nautical miles. The local weather conditions during takeoff were characterized by a temperature of 18 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 0 knots from 270 degrees, resulting in no crosswind or headwind components.
Once the aircraft reached its cruising altitude, it entered a level cruise phase, which started over La Tour-de-Peilz, near the Swiss-French border. This leg of the journey lasted for 14 minutes, during which the aircraft covered a distance of 96 nautical miles.
As the aircraft prepared for its descent, it entered a gentle decline from 30,184 feet to 18,298 feet in 9 minutes, covering a distance of 57 nautical miles. The descent commenced over Darois, situated in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comte region of France. The aircraft briefly entered another level cruise phase, 1 mile south of Cheu, for a short 2 minutes and covering 10 nautical miles.
The final descent took place as the aircraft flew over Bussy-en-Othe, with the crew navigating the RJ85 to a lower altitude. In 15 minutes, the aircraft decreased its altitude by 16,330 feet, from 17,895 feet to 1,565 feet, while covering a distance of 60 nautical miles. Upon approach to Paris-Orly Airport (LFPO), the aircraft was aligned with runway 25, preparing for a final landing.
Landing on runway 25, which measures 2,883 meters in length, the aircraft achieved a threshold speed slightly below the target of 112 knots at 107 knots. Touchdown occurred at a speed of 107 knots, resulting in a touchdown distance of 204 meters. The landing was considered excellent, with a touchdown rate of -184 feet per minute and a perfect runway touchdown alignment.
The local weather conditions at Paris-Orly Airport were characterized by a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 8 knots from 40 degrees. The crosswind component was 5 knots, and the tailwind component was 7 knots.
After completing the landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking position, taking only 3 minutes to cover the short distance. The total flight distance was 349 nautical miles, covering a significant distance using 2,377 kilograms of fuel in the process, with the flight duration being 75 minutes.
The aircraft in question, a RJ85, demonstrated an exceptional landing performance with a final score of 98.9%. This high score is a testament to the pilot's skill, attention to detail, and proficiency in navigating through a variety of conditions.
The final approach to runway 25 at LFPO Paris-Orly Airport, which is a significant aviation hub, was accomplished from the east with a heading of 254.0 degrees at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,269 feet above ground level. The pilot expertly navigated the aircraft to the runway while taking into consideration the surrounding environmental conditions.
As the aircraft touched down on the runway, the conditions proved to be favorable with good threshold height, a slightly below-target threshold speed of 112 knots, and a touchdown speed of 107 knots, which was within a safe and controlled range. Moreover, the touchdown distance of 204 meters was good, ensuring a smooth and efficient landing.
Additionally, the local weather, which included a temperature of 15°C and wind velocity of 8 knots, was well-handled by the pilot. With a crosswind of 5 knots and a tailwind of 7 knots, the aircraft landed safely and without any difficulties.
In terms of landing distance, the RJ85 aircraft required a total of 942 meters of runway, which is about 33% of the available runway length, thereby utilizing the available space efficiently. This, combined with a perfect runway rollout alignment, suggests that the pilot executed the landing with precision and care. Overall, the landing performance of the RJ85 aircraft at LFPO Paris-Orly Airport can be considered exceptional, with a comprehensive evaluation highlighting the pilot's expertise in handling the aircraft under various environmental conditions.
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