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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 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 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 1,636 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 263 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with the Airbus A320 taxiing from the parking area to the runway at SBGR André Franco Montoro International Airport, a process that took 9 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft then departed from runway 10L, with a takeoff distance of 2,085 meters, which accounted for 59% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 164 knots.
The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 22°C, with a wind speed of 14 knots blowing from 150°. This resulted in a crosswind of 13 knots and a headwind of 3 knots. The aircraft began its enroute climb 2 miles northeast of SBGR André Franco Montoro International Airport, São Paulo, Brazil, and ascended from 3,490 feet above sea level to 32,730 feet above sea level, an increase of 29,240 feet, in 15 minutes and covering 58 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise started 6 miles west of Santo Antonio de Posse, São Paulo, Brazil, and lasted for 12 minutes, covering 86 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its enroute descent 1 mile southeast of SDFI Fazenda Itaquere Airport Araraquara, São Paulo, Brazil, and descended from 32,835 feet above sea level to 3,093 feet above sea level, a decrease of 29,743 feet, in 16 minutes and covering 82 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 25 at SBSR Prof. Eribelto Manoel Reino State Airport was made from the northeast, heading 231.0°, at 4 nautical miles and 1,323 feet above ground level. The landing on runway 25 was successful, with a runway length of 1,636 meters. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was also good at 131 knots. The touchdown distance was good at 261 meters, and the touchdown speed was 126 knots, which was also good.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 26°C, with a wind speed of 6 knots blowing from 200°. This resulted in a crosswind of 3 knots and a headwind of 5 knots. The total landing distance was 731 meters, which accounted for 45% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was very good. The taxiing to the parking area from the runway took 4 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile.
The total flight distance was 235 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 57 minutes. The aircraft used 2,226 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Airbus A320 successfully landed at SBSR Prof. Eribelto Manoel Reino State Airport, showcasing a high level of proficiency in its flight operations. The aircraft approached the runway from the north east, aligning itself with a heading of 231.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,323 feet above ground level (agl). This precise approach was a testament to the pilot's skill and attention to detail.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on runway 25, which has a length of 1,636 meters. The threshold height was satisfactory, and the threshold speed of 131 knots was well within the acceptable range. The touchdown distance of 261 meters was also within the expected parameters, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The touchdown speed of 126 knots was also good, demonstrating the pilot's ability to manage the aircraft's speed effectively.
However, the touchdown rate of -262 feet per minute (fpm) was only fair, suggesting that the pilot could have maintained a more gradual descent. Nevertheless, the runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the aircraft was well-aligned with the runway centerline.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 26°C and a gentle wind of 6 knots from 200°. The crosswind component was minimal at 3 knots, while the headwind component was 5 knots. These conditions contributed to a smooth and stable landing.
The total landing distance of 731 meters was 45% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance. This indicates that the pilot was able to bring the aircraft to a stop quickly and efficiently. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control of the aircraft during the rollout phase.
Overall, the landing of the Airbus A320 at SBSR Prof. Eribelto Manoel Reino State Airport was a success, with the pilot demonstrating a high level of skill and proficiency in their flight operations.
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