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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.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 2,203 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 2,203 m of the 3,491 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 335 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with the aircraft, an Airbus A321, taxiing from the parking area to the runway at LPPR Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport. This process took approximately 9 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The departure roll took place on runway 35, with the aircraft taking off after covering 58% of the runway's length. The takeoff distance was 1,753 meters, and the liftoff speed was 161 knots.
As the aircraft climbed to a higher altitude, it encountered local weather conditions of 19°C temperature and a wind speed of 6 knots at 240 degrees. The crosswind was 6 knots, and the tailwind was 2 knots. The enroute climb started 2 miles northwest of Moreira, Portugal, and the aircraft ascended from 1,142 feet above sea level to 33,342 feet above sea level, an increase of 32,199 feet in 20 minutes, covering a distance of 117 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise began 1 mile north of Moral de Sayago, Spain, and lasted for 147 minutes, covering a distance of 1,069 nautical miles. The aircraft then started another enroute climb 3 miles northwest of Doboj, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and ascended from 33,731 feet above sea level to 35,719 feet above sea level, an increase of 1,988 feet in 3 minutes, covering a distance of 25 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise started 4 miles southwest of Brka, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and lasted for 31 minutes, covering a distance of 230 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its descent 2 miles northwest of Gusoeni, Romania, and descended from 35,443 feet above sea level to 11,410 feet above sea level, a decrease of 24,032 feet in 13 minutes, covering a distance of 40 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise started 1 mile northwest of Silistea, Romania, and lasted for 3 minutes, covering a distance of 8 nautical miles. The aircraft then began another descent 2 miles north of Negrasi, Romania, and descended from 11,397 feet above sea level to 10,662 feet above sea level, a decrease of 735 feet in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 7 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise started 2 miles west of Rociu, Romania, and lasted for 3 minutes, covering a distance of 11 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its final descent 2 miles southwest of Gura Foii, Romania, and descended from 10,039 feet above sea level to 1,474 feet above sea level, a decrease of 8,565 feet in 9 minutes, covering a distance of 33 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 08R at LROP Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport took place from the west, with the aircraft heading at 84.0 degrees at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,158 feet above ground level.
The landing on runway 08R was successful, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 140 knots, which was slightly fast. The touchdown distance was 337 meters, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were 3°C temperature and a wind speed of 5 knots at 260 degrees, with a crosswind of 0 knots and a tailwind of 5 knots.
The total landing distance was 2,130 meters, which was 61% of the runway's length. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect. The aircraft then taxied to the parking area from the runway, taking approximately 7 minutes and covering
The Airbus A321 successfully landed at LROP Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport, achieving a high score of 98.4%. The aircraft approached the runway from the west, heading 84.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,158 feet above ground level (agl). The final approach was executed with precision, and the aircraft landed smoothly on runway 08R, which has a length of 3,491 meters.
The threshold height was satisfactory, and the threshold speed of 142 knots was well within the acceptable range. The touchdown distance of 337 meters was also within the expected parameters. However, the touchdown speed of 140 knots was slightly higher than the ideal speed, indicating that the aircraft may have touched down with a bit more force than necessary. The touchdown rate of -302 feet per minute (fpm) was firm, suggesting a controlled descent.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 3°C and a wind speed of 5 knots from 260°. This resulted in a crosswind of 0 knots and a tailwind of 5 knots, which did not significantly impact the landing. The total landing distance of 2,130 meters was 61% of the runway length, indicating a relatively short landing roll.
The runway rollout alignment was perfect, demonstrating the pilot's skill and control during the landing phase. Overall, the landing was executed with precision and control, and the aircraft came to a stop in a safe and controlled manner.
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