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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 2,182 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 427 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone.
The rest of the report
Overall, this landing showed a mix of strengths and areas for improvement. The Approach Phase demonstrated good heading alignment and speed control, which are important factors in a successful landing. However, the descent path was below the glideslope limit, indicating room for improvement in vertical guidance.
The Landing Phase highlighted a high threshold height and poor landing flare, which contributed to instability during the touchdown. Despite a heavy touchdown rate, the speed was well-maintained and the distance covered was adequate. Additionally, the runway alignment was fair, showing some level of control during the landing.
In the Touchdown Phase, it is noted that there was a bounce on touchdown, which could be an indicator of a rough landing. However, the speed was maintained well and the distance covered was good, indicating a good level of control during this phase.
Finally, the Rollout Phase showed that the runway alignment was off, which could have contributed to difficulties in managing the aircraft during rollout. This is an area that could be improved upon in future landings.
Overall, this landing demonstrated a mix of positive elements, such as speed control and distance covered, as well as areas for improvement in descent path, landing flare, and runway alignment. By focusing on these areas in future landings, the pilot can continue to improve and perfect their landing technique. Keep up the hard work and dedication to improvement!
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