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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.
One stabilised approach gate: five checks where the approach path is 500 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate was not assessed, because the approach did not join final that far out.
Side view — the last 1,753 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,753 m of the 3,290 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 956 m past the threshold — beyond 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 5 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a Boeing 737-MAX8, then departed from runway 05 at RPMD Francisco Bangoy International Airport in Davao, Philippines. The takeoff distance was 1,255 meters, which accounted for 42% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 152 knots, and the local weather conditions at the time of departure were a temperature of 27°C, with a wind speed of 6 knots at 310°.
As the aircraft climbed out of Davao, it began its enroute climb, which started overhead the airport. The climb took 11 minutes and covered a distance of 62 nautical miles, during which the aircraft ascended from 1,104 feet above sea level to 29,262 feet above sea level, an increase of 28,158 feet. The enroute level cruise then began 5 miles south east of Malaybalay, Northern Mindanao, Philippines, and lasted for 7 minutes, covering a distance of 54 nautical miles.
The enroute descent started 3 miles west of Binuangan, Northern Mindanao, Philippines, and took 18 minutes to descend from 29,286 feet above sea level to 1,312 feet above sea level, a decrease of 27,973 feet. The descent covered a distance of 94 nautical miles. The final approach to runway 04 at RPVM Mactan Cebu International Airport was made from the south west, heading 45.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,278 feet above ground level.
The landing on runway 04 was successful, with the touchdown point being 537 meters beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed was 118 knots, which was good, and the touchdown rate was also good at -178 feet per minute. However, the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 3.1 meters from the centreline. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were a temperature of 30°C, with a wind speed of 8 knots at 70°. The crosswind was 3 knots, and the headwind was 7 knots.
The total landing distance was 1,669 meters, which accounted for 51% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was perfect. The taxiing period from the runway to the parking took 3 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 219 nautical miles, and the flight took 49 minutes. The aircraft used 1,784 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Boeing 737-MAX8 aircraft successfully landed at RPVM Mactan Cebu International Airport, with a score of 88.8%. The final approach to runway 04 was initiated from the southwest, heading 45.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,278 feet above ground level (agl).
The aircraft's approach and landing performance were satisfactory, with a threshold height of 62 feet agl, which was above the target. The threshold speed was also good, at 135 knots. The touchdown point was 537 meters beyond the touchdown zone, indicating a slight deviation from the intended landing spot. However, the touchdown speed of 118 knots was within the acceptable range, and the touchdown rate of -178 feet per minute (fpm) was also good.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 30°C and a wind speed of 8 knots at 70°. The crosswind component was minimal at 3 knots, while the headwind component was 7 knots. These conditions contributed to a smooth and controlled landing.
The total landing distance of 1,669 meters was 51% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating that the aircraft's brakes were applied smoothly and effectively, allowing for a stable and controlled deceleration.
Overall, the landing was successful, with the aircraft touching down safely and coming to a stop within a reasonable distance. However, the slight deviation from the intended landing spot and the touchdown point being beyond the touchdown zone may indicate a need for further refinement in the aircraft's approach and landing procedures.
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