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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 five checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,674 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,674 m of the 2,996 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 399 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in question began with a taxiing process from the parking area to the runway at SBPS Porto Seguro Airport, which took approximately 4 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. Following the taxiing process, the departure roll took place on runway 10, with the aircraft lifting off at a speed of 132 knots. The local weather conditions during this time included a temperature of 27 °C, with wind at 2 knots at a direction of 50 °, resulting in a headwind of 1 knot and a crosswind of 1 knot.
As the aircraft took off, it began its enroute climb, starting overhead Porto Seguro (Bahia, Brazil). The climb took approximately 13 minutes, covering a distance of 72 nautical miles, and resulted in an increase of 38,919 feet in altitude from a sea level of 1,149 feet to 40,068 feet. Following the climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, where it remained for 67 minutes, covering a distance of 411 nautical miles, and flying 12 miles east of Itanhem (Bahia, Brazil).
The enroute descent phase began approximately 4 miles west of Eloi Mendes (Minas Gerais, Brazil) and lasted for 28 minutes, covering a distance of 123 nautical miles. The descent resulted in a decrease of 36,303 feet in altitude from 40,042 feet to 3,739 feet. The aircraft then began its final approach to runway 10R at SBGR André Franco Montoro International Airport from the west, heading at a direction of 74.0 ° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,281 feet above ground level.
As the aircraft landed on runway 10R, it touched down at a speed of 114 knots, which was slightly faster than the target speed. The touchdown distance was good at 400 meters, and the touchdown rate was also good at -162 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the runway length was 2,996 meters.
After landing, the aircraft began its taxiing process from the runway to the parking area, which took approximately 5 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 614 nautical miles, taking a total of 120 minutes, and the aircraft used approximately 3,253 kilograms of fuel during the flight. The local weather conditions at the time of landing included a temperature of 20 °C, with wind at 2 knots at a direction of 70 °, resulting in a headwind of 2 knots and a crosswind of 0 knots.
The Boeing 737-600 aircraft successfully landed at SBGR André Franco Montoro International Airport, showcasing a high level of precision and control. The final approach to runway 10R was executed from the west, with a heading of 74.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,281 feet above ground level (agl). This approach was marked by a high score of 99.7%, indicating a nearly flawless execution of the landing procedure.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on the runway with a distance of 400 meters, which is considered good. However, the touchdown speed of 114 knots was slightly faster than the target speed, indicating that the pilots may have needed to apply more braking force to bring the aircraft to a stop. The touchdown rate of -162 feet per minute (fpm) was good, suggesting that the pilots maintained control of the aircraft's descent and avoided any excessive deceleration.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 20°C and a gentle headwind of 2 knots at 70°. The crosswind component was negligible, at 0 knots, which further contributed to the smooth execution of the landing. The runway length of 2,996 meters was more than sufficient to accommodate the aircraft's landing distance, and the threshold height was good, indicating that the pilots maintained a safe altitude during the approach.
The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft aligning itself precisely with the centerline of the runway. This is a critical aspect of landing, as it ensures that the aircraft remains stable and under control during the rollout phase. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating that the pilots maintained control of the aircraft's speed and direction during the braking phase.
Overall, the landing of the Boeing 737-600 at SBGR André Franco Montoro International Airport was a success, with the aircraft executing a precise and controlled approach and landing. The high score of 99.7% reflects the pilots' skill and experience in executing a challenging landing procedure.
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