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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.
Two stabilised approach gates, each with seven checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
At the 1,000 ft gate: speed below the reference speed.
At the 500 ft gate: speed below the reference speed.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 4,804 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the full 4,804 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,203 ft touchdown sits inside 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 11 minutes and covered a distance of 3 nautical miles. The aircraft, a Boeing 737-800, then departed from runway 07L at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (KPHX). The takeoff distance was 6,044 feet, which accounted for 59% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 160 knots.
The local weather conditions at the time of departure were favorable, with a temperature of 79°F and no wind. The aircraft began its enroute climb shortly after departure, starting 1 mile east of KPHX and climbing from an altitude of 2,093 feet above sea level to 36,001 feet above sea level. This climb phase lasted 21 minutes and covered a distance of 125 nautical miles.
Following the initial climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which started 6 miles east of Quartzsite, Arizona. This phase lasted 30 minutes and covered a distance of 199 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its enroute descent, starting 4 miles northeast of Altadena, California. The descent phase lasted 26 minutes and covered a distance of 137 nautical miles, during which the aircraft descended from 35,990 feet above sea level to 1,689 feet above sea level.
The final approach to runway 29 at San Luis County Regional Airport (KSBP) was made from the southeast, with the aircraft heading 305.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,514 feet above ground level. The landing was successful, with the touchdown speed being slightly below the target at 130 knots. The touchdown distance was good at 1,199 feet, and the touchdown rate was fair at -285 feet per minute.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were slightly different, with a temperature of 63°F and a headwind of 3 knots. The crosswind was negligible, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good. The total landing distance was 3,466 feet, which accounted for 72% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, and the aircraft was able to taxi to the parking area in just 3 minutes, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile.
Overall, the flight was successful, with a total distance of 471 nautical miles and a total flight time of 92 minutes. The aircraft used 8,524 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The Boeing 737-800 aircraft successfully landed at KSBP San Luis County Regional Airport, showcasing a high level of precision and control. The final approach to runway 29 was initiated from the southeast, with the aircraft heading 305.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,514 feet above ground level (agl). This approach was executed with a high degree of accuracy, as evident from the subsequent landing performance.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft demonstrated a good threshold height, indicating that the pilots maintained a stable and controlled descent. However, the threshold speed was slightly below the target speed of 130 knots, which may have been a result of the pilots' conservative approach to ensure a safe landing. The touchdown distance of 1,199 feet was also within acceptable limits, and the touchdown speed of 123 knots was good, indicating a controlled and stable landing.
The touchdown rate of -285 feet per minute (fpm) was fair, suggesting that the aircraft may have experienced a slight bounce or oscillation upon touchdown. Nevertheless, the runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating that the pilots maintained a stable and aligned approach to the runway. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 63°F and a wind speed of 3 knots at 309°, contributed to a relatively calm and stable environment for the landing.
The total landing distance of 3,466 feet was 72% of the runway length, which is a reasonable and acceptable distance for a Boeing 737-800 aircraft. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilots maintained a stable and controlled rollout after touchdown. Overall, the landing performance of the Boeing 737-800 aircraft at KSBP San Luis County Regional Airport was satisfactory, with a score of 99.3%.
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