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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 2,130 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 2,130 m of the 3,084 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 1,564 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a departure roll from runway 14 at CYHZ Halifax / Stanfield International Airport. The Cessna Skyhawk took off with a takeoff distance of 591 meters, which is 25% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 88 knots, and the aircraft was able to lift off the ground quickly.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it encountered local weather conditions with a temperature of 12 degrees Celsius and a wind of 13 knots at 110 degrees. The crosswind component was 3 knots, while the headwind component was 13 knots. The enroute climb started 1 mile east of the airport and saw the aircraft ascend from 843 feet above sea level to 1,030 feet above sea level, an increase of 186 feet in less than 1 minute and covering less than 1 nautical mile.
After the initial climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which lasted for 2 minutes and covered 2 nautical miles. This phase of the flight took place 1 mile south east of the airport. The final approach to runway 05 at CYHZ Halifax / Stanfield International Airport was made from the south west, with the aircraft heading 68.0 degrees at 0 nautical miles and 258 feet above ground level.
The landing on runway 05 was notable for several factors. The threshold height at 91 feet above ground level was significantly above the target, and the threshold speed was excessively high at 98 knots. However, the touchdown point was 1,059 meters beyond the touchdown zone, and the touchdown speed at 58 knots was a little fast. The touchdown rate was excellent at -97 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect.
The local weather conditions during the landing phase were different from those encountered during takeoff, with a temperature of 16 degrees Celsius and a wind of 3 knots at 269 degrees. The crosswind component was 2 knots, while the tailwind component was 1 knot. The total landing distance was 1,960 meters, which is 64% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect.
After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area from the runway, taking 13 minutes and covering less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 6 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 7 minutes. Notably, the aircraft used 0 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Cessna Skyhawk aircraft has successfully landed at CYHZ Halifax / Stanfield International Airport, but with some areas for improvement. The final approach was initiated from the southwest, heading 68.0° at 0 nm and 258 ft above ground level (agl). The aircraft successfully landed on runway 05, which has a length of 3,084 meters.
However, there were some issues with the landing. The threshold height at 91 ft agl was significantly above the target, indicating that the aircraft may have been too high during the approach. Additionally, the threshold speed was excessively high at 98 kt, which could have put the aircraft at risk of overshooting the runway. The touchdown point was 1,059 meters beyond the touchdown zone, which is a significant distance.
Despite these issues, the touchdown speed of 58 kt was a little fast, but the touchdown rate of -97 fpm was excellent, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, which is a testament to the pilot's skill and attention to detail. The local weather conditions were relatively calm, with a temperature of 16 °C and a wind speed of 3 kt at 269°.
The crosswind was minimal at 2 kt, and the tailwind was even less at 1 kt, which made the landing conditions relatively favorable. The total landing distance was 1,960 meters, which is 64% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating that the aircraft was well under control during the rollout phase.
Overall, while the landing was successful, there are areas for improvement, particularly with regards to the threshold height and speed. With some adjustments to the approach and landing technique, the pilot can aim to achieve a more precise and controlled landing.
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