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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 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,180 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 141 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with the Airbus A319 taxiing from the parking area to the runway at Nantes Atlantique Airport, taking approximately 5 minutes to cover less than 1 nautical mile. The departure roll took place on runway 21, with the aircraft lifting off at a speed of 154 knots. The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a temperature of 14 °C, a wind speed of 22 knots from a direction of 209 °, resulting in a 1-knot crosswind and a 22-knot headwind.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it began its enroute climb, starting approximately 1 mile northwest of Pont-Saint-Martin in the Pays de la Loire region of France. The climb took place from an initial altitude of 1,094 feet above sea level to a maximum altitude of 34,724 feet, an increase of 33,631 feet in just 18 minutes, covering a distance of 116 nautical miles.
Following the enroute climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, starting overhead the town of Esse in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. This phase of the flight lasted for 42 minutes, during which the aircraft covered a distance of 308 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its enroute descent, starting overhead the city of Antibes in the Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur region of France. The descent took place from an altitude of 34,513 feet to 2,915 feet, a decrease of 31,598 feet in just 23 minutes, covering a distance of 115 nautical miles.
The aircraft then entered another level cruise phase, starting 3 miles north of the town of Villanova in the Corse region of France. This phase of the flight lasted for just 2 minutes, during which the aircraft covered a distance of 5 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its final descent, starting 1 mile southwest of the town of Appietto in the Corse region of France. The descent took place from an altitude of 2,515 feet to 796 feet, a decrease of 1,718 feet in just 2 minutes, covering a distance of 4 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 20 at Ajaccio-Napoléon Bonaparte Airport took place from the northeast, with the aircraft heading 205.0 ° at an altitude of 2 nautical miles and 757 feet above ground level. The landing took place on a runway length of 2,180 meters, with a good threshold height and a threshold speed of 131 knots. The touchdown distance was also good, at 142 meters, with a touchdown speed of 129 knots and a touchdown rate of -262 feet per minute.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 10 °C, a wind speed of 5 knots from a direction of 50 °, resulting in a 2-knot crosswind and a 5-knot tailwind. The total landing distance was 1,408 meters, or 65% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, and the aircraft was able to taxi to the parking area in just 4 minutes, covering less than 1 nautical mile.
In total, the flight covered a distance of 554 nautical miles, taking 97 minutes to complete, and used 3,535 kilograms of fuel.
The Airbus A319 successfully landed at LFKJ Ajaccio-Napoléon Bonaparte Airport, showcasing a high level of precision and control. The aircraft approached the runway from the north east, heading 205.0° at 2 nautical miles and 757 feet above ground level (agl). This approach was executed with a high degree of accuracy, as evidenced by the very good runway touchdown alignment.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on the runway at a speed of 129 knots, which was within the acceptable threshold speed of 131 knots. The touchdown distance of 142 meters was also within the expected range, demonstrating the pilot's ability to control the aircraft's descent and speed. However, the touchdown rate of -262 feet per minute (fpm) was only fair, indicating that the aircraft may have touched down slightly harder than desired.
Despite this minor issue, the overall performance of the aircraft during the landing was impressive. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 10°C and a wind speed of 5 knots at 50°, presented a moderate challenge for the pilots. However, they were able to adapt to these conditions and execute a smooth landing.
The total landing distance of 1,408 meters was 65% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. This suggests that the pilots were able to bring the aircraft to a stop quickly and efficiently, with a perfect runway rollout alignment. Overall, this landing was a testament to the skills and expertise of the pilots, as well as the capabilities of the Airbus A319 aircraft.
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