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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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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 1,742 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,742 m of the 2,521 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 496 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the Boeing 777F began with a smooth taxi from the parking area to the runway at EHBK Maastricht Aachen Airport, covering 1 nm in just 5 minutes. The departure roll on runway 03 was efficient, with a takeoff distance of 1,070 m (47% of the runway) and a liftoff speed of 176 kn. The local weather at the time of departure was 7 °C with a wind of 8 kn at 30 °, resulting in a headwind of 7 kn.
The enroute climb commenced overhead Ulestraten in the Provincie Limburg, The Netherlands. The climb took the aircraft from 1,423 ft asl to 35,279 ft asl, covering 83 nm in 19 minutes. The level cruise phase began 1 mile northeast of Lampaden in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany, lasting 27 minutes and covering 192 nm. The subsequent descent phase started 1 mile north of Goschenen in Kanton Uri, Switzerland, bringing the plane from 35,147 ft asl to 2,260 ft asl over 23 minutes and 74 nm.
The final approach to runway 10 at LIME Milan Bergamo Airport / Antonio Locatelli Air Base was executed smoothly, with the aircraft coming in from the west at a heading of 105.0 °, 4 nm out at 1,461 ft agl. The landing on runway 10 was precise, with a touchdown point 83 m beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed of 141 kn and rate of -175 ft/m were favorable, and the touchdown alignment was perfect. The landing was completed within 1,664 m, covering 66% of the runway. Taxiing back to the parking area from the runway took 2 minutes and less than 1 nm.
Overall, the flight covered a distance of 356 nm, taking a total of 76 minutes and consuming 10,065 kg of fuel. The flight was conducted efficiently and safely, with all phases, including taxiing, takeoff, climb, cruise, descent, final approach, and landing, executed within the expected parameters.
Congratulations on achieving an impressive aircraft landing score of 99.8%! Your performance during each phase of the landing process was exceptional, showcasing your skill and precision as a pilot.
During the Approach Phase, your glideslope alignment was excellent, allowing for a smooth descent towards the runway. Your threshold speed of 142 knots was ideal, ensuring a stable approach to the landing zone.
In the Landing Phase, you maintained a good threshold height, allowing for a seamless transition from descent to touchdown. Your landing flare was executed perfectly, providing a soft and controlled touchdown on the runway.
Moving on to the Touchdown Phase, your touchdown rate of -175 feet per minute demonstrated a gentle and safe landing. Your touchdown speed of 141 knots was well within the acceptable range, contributing to a smooth touchdown. Despite landing slightly beyond the designated touchdown zone, your touchdown point was only 83 meters off, which is considered a minor deviation.
Overall, your runway touchdown alignment was flawless, indicating a high level of proficiency in maintaining the aircraft's trajectory during the landing process. Your attention to detail and precision throughout each phase of the landing contributed to the outstanding score of 99.8%. Keep up the excellent work and continue to strive for perfection in your future flights. Well done!
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