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Shorten the long landing
The one change that would have gained the most on this flight, and the guide passage for it.
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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Two stabilised approach gates, each with six checks at 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 3,570 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 648 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from EGNS Isle of Man Airport, the Boeing 737-800 began its journey by taxiing from the parking area to the runway, a process that took approximately 4 minutes and covered a distance of 1 nautical mile. As the aircraft reached the threshold of runway 26, it initiated its departure roll, accelerating down the 731-meter stretch of the 1,500-meter runway, which accounted for 48% of its total length. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 150 knots, overcoming the local headwind of 6 knots and a crosswind of 2 knots.
As the aircraft climbed out of EGNS, it began its enroute climb, passing overhead Castletown, Isle of Man, and steadily increasing its altitude from 969 feet above sea level to 38,971 feet, a gain of 38,001 feet in 35 minutes. The climb covered a distance of 265 nautical miles, setting the stage for the long-haul journey ahead. The aircraft then entered a level cruise, maintaining an altitude of 38,971 feet for 134 minutes as it covered a distance of 983 nautical miles, 19 miles north-east of Hemsby, Norfolk, England. The enroute descent phase began 5 miles south-west of Briceni, Moldova, where the aircraft descended from 38,657 feet to 3,800 feet in 14 minutes, covering 89 nautical miles. A brief level cruise phase followed, lasting 6 minutes and covering 27 nautical miles, before the aircraft began its final approach to runway 08 at LUKK Chişinău International Airport.
The Boeing 737-800 touched down on runway 08 at LUKK Chişinău International Airport, a 3,567-meter-long runway, with a touchdown point 233 meters beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed of 129 knots was slightly above the target, while the touchdown rate of -276 feet per minute was fair. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, and the runway rollout alignment was perfect. The total landing distance of 1,151 meters accounted for 32% of the runway length. After a taxiing time of 1 minute and a distance of less than 1 nautical mile, the aircraft arrived at the parking area, having completed a total flight distance of 1,370 nautical miles in 198 minutes, using 8,066 kilograms of fuel.
The Boeing 737-800 touched down on runway 08 at LUKK Chişinău International Airport, showcasing a good threshold height. However, the threshold speed was slightly above the target at 142 kt, indicating a minor deviation from the ideal approach speed. The aircraft maintained a steady descent, ultimately touching down 233 m beyond the touchdown zone, which is a relatively short distance.
The touchdown speed of 129 kt was a little fast, but the touchdown rate of -276 fpm was fair, suggesting a controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, demonstrating precise control and adherence to the centreline. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 22 °C and a gentle headwind of 4 kt, contributed to a smooth landing. The crosswind of 3 kt had a minimal impact on the approach.
The total landing distance of 1,151 m, accounting for 32% of the runway length, was within acceptable limits. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, showcasing the pilot's ability to maintain control and centreline alignment even after touchdown. Overall, the landing performance earned a score of 96.8%, reflecting a high level of proficiency and adherence to standard operating procedures.
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