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Shorten the long landing
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. They are the approach's score: the checks passed out of the checks that ran.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,657 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,657 m of the 2,486 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 747 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Frankfurt Airport, the Airbus A321 began its journey by taxiing from the parking area to the runway, a process that took 12 minutes and covered a distance of 4 nautical miles. As the aircraft reached the end of runway 18, it initiated its departure roll, accelerating down the 2,311-meter-long runway, which represented 58% of its total length. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 164 knots, overcoming the local weather conditions of a temperature of 34°C and a gentle headwind of 2 knots.
As the aircraft climbed away from Frankfurt, it began its enroute climb, starting 2 miles west of Moerfelden-Walldorf. Over the course of 12 minutes, the aircraft ascended from an initial altitude of 1,277 feet above sea level to a cruising altitude of 23,003 feet, a vertical gain of 21,726 feet. This climb phase covered a distance of 62 nautical miles. Following a brief level cruise phase, which lasted 5 minutes and covered 40 nautical miles, the aircraft began its enroute descent, starting 1 mile west of Bosingen. The descent phase saw the aircraft lose 20,248 feet in altitude over a period of 12 minutes, covering a distance of 69 nautical miles.
As the aircraft approached Zürich Airport, it initiated its final approach to runway 28, aligning itself with the runway from the east. However, a go-around was required, and the aircraft climbed away from the runway at 0 feet above ground level. Following a second approach, the aircraft landed safely on runway 28, touching down 333 meters beyond the touchdown zone at a speed of 132 knots. The touchdown rate was smooth at -132 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The total landing distance was 1,578 meters, representing 63% of the runway's length. After taxiing to the parking area, the aircraft had completed a total flight distance of 224 nautical miles, using 2,923 kilograms of fuel in the process, and taking a total of 58 minutes to complete the journey.
The final approach to runway 28 at LSZH Zürich Airport from the east was executed with precision, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 277.0° at 4 nm and 1,338 ft above ground level. The approach quality was excellent, with a good threshold height and a threshold speed that was slightly above target at 149 kt. The aircraft's descent was smooth and controlled, setting the stage for a successful landing.
As the aircraft touched down on the runway, the touchdown point was 333 m beyond the touchdown zone, but the touchdown speed of 132 kt was well within the acceptable range. The touchdown rate was also smooth, at -132 fpm, indicating a well-executed landing. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft centered on the runway. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 22 °C and a gentle headwind of 2 kt, contributed to a stable and predictable approach.
The total landing distance of 1,578 m was 63% of the runway length, indicating a good balance between speed and control. The runway rollout alignment was very good, with the aircraft maintaining its centerline alignment throughout the rollout phase. Overall, the landing was scored 96.1%, reflecting the high level of proficiency and control demonstrated by the pilot throughout the approach, touchdown, and rollout phases.
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