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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 six checks at 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 11,462 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,244 ft 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 to the runway, a brief process that took only 2 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. After departure roll on runway 16 at LGMK Mykonos Island National Airport, the Boeing 737-MAX8 took off, reaching a liftoff speed of 164 knots. The local weather conditions at the time included a temperature of 65°F, with a wind speed of 4 knots at 99°, resulting in a crosswind of 3 knots and a headwind of 2 knots.
As the aircraft climbed to a higher altitude, it began to ascend from 1,265 feet above sea level to 35,762 feet, an increase of 34,497 feet in just 19 minutes, covering a distance of 102 nautical miles. This was followed by an enroute level cruise that started 3 miles east of Nea Artaki in Central Greece and lasted for 76 minutes, covering a distance of 572 nautical miles.
The aircraft then began its descent from 35,293 feet above sea level to 5,790 feet, a decrease of 29,503 feet in just 12 minutes, covering a distance of 76 nautical miles. This was followed by a brief climb from 5,793 feet above sea level to 6,261 feet, an increase of 468 feet in just 2 minutes, covering a distance of 7 nautical miles.
The aircraft then entered another level cruise, this time starting 2 miles south of Frauenkirchen in Burgenland, Austria, and lasting for 5 minutes, covering a distance of 21 nautical miles. Another descent began from 5,712 feet above sea level to 4,935 feet, a decrease of 777 feet in just 2 minutes, covering a distance of 7 nautical miles.
The aircraft then entered yet another level cruise, starting overhead Biedermannsdorf in Niederoesterreich, Austria, and lasting for 3 minutes, covering a distance of 11 nautical miles. Finally, the aircraft began its descent from 4,926 feet above sea level to 2,113 feet, a decrease of 2,813 feet in just 5 minutes, covering a distance of 12 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 11 at LOWW Vienna International Airport was made from the west, heading at 117.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,507 feet above ground level. The aircraft landed on the runway, touching down at a speed of 136 knots and a distance of 1,250 feet, with a touchdown rate of -228 feet per minute.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing included a temperature of 45°F and a wind speed of 3 knots at 130°, resulting in a crosswind of 1 knot and a headwind of 3 knots. The total landing distance was 3,646 feet, which is about 32% of the runway's length. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, and the taxiing to the parking from the runway took only 1 minute and covered less than 1 nautical mile.
In total, the flight covered a distance of 815 nautical miles, taking 132 minutes to complete, and used 10,883 pounds of fuel.
The landing of the Boeing 737-MAX8 at Vienna International Airport (LOWW) was a significant event, showcasing the aircraft's capabilities and the crew's expertise. The aircraft approached the runway from the west, a challenging direction due to the prevailing wind. However, the crew navigated the aircraft through the final approach phase with precision, maintaining a heading of 117.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,507 feet above ground level (agl).
Upon reaching the runway, the aircraft touched down smoothly, with a threshold speed of 143 knots, which is considered good. The touchdown distance was also within acceptable limits, at 1,250 feet, and the touchdown speed was 136 knots, also a good indicator of a proper landing. However, the touchdown rate of -228 feet per minute (fpm) was somewhat lower than expected, indicating a slight increase in altitude after touchdown.
The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 45°F and a wind speed of 3 knots at 130°, presented a moderate headwind, with the aircraft experiencing a 1-knot crosswind and a 3-knot headwind. Despite these challenges, the crew maintained perfect runway touchdown alignment, ensuring a safe and controlled landing.
One of the notable aspects of this landing was the total landing distance, which was 3,646 feet, accounting for 32% of the runway length. This is significantly below the average landing distance for a Boeing 737-MAX8, indicating that the crew executed the landing with remarkable precision and expertise.
The roll-out alignment was also perfect, demonstrating the crew's ability to maintain control of the aircraft after touchdown. Overall, the landing was a testament to the capabilities of the Boeing 737-MAX8 and the skills of the pilots involved. The 99.7% score indicates a near-perfect landing, with only minor deviations from the ideal parameters, making it a truly exceptional event.
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