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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.
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 2,753 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 1,166 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
While the aircraft landing score of 70.7% may not be ideal, it's important to remember that every landing is a learning opportunity for improvement. In this case, there were several areas that can be addressed to enhance future landings.
The Approach Phase was identified as having a poor descent path above the glideslope limit and excessive speed. To improve in this area, pilots can focus on better adherence to descent profiles and ensure proper speed control throughout the approach.
During the Landing Phase, issues were noted with the threshold height being excessively over target, a very poor landing flare, poor landing heading, and unstable bank angles. These issues can be addressed through practicing proper landing techniques, such as maintaining proper flare height, aligning with the runway heading, and stabilizing bank angles for a smoother touchdown.
In the Touchdown Phase, the touchdown rate was smooth, but the speed was slightly above target and the touchdown point was significantly beyond the touchdown zone. Additionally, the runway touchdown position was off center. Pilots can work on improving speed control and accuracy in touchdown point placement to ensure safer and more precise landings.
Finally, in the Rollout Phase, the runway alignment was off center. Improving alignment with the runway centerline can be achieved through better situational awareness and consistent corrective actions during rollout.
Overall, while there were multiple areas identified for improvement in this landing evaluation, it's important to view these findings as opportunities for growth and enhancement of skills. By focusing on specific areas for improvement and practicing proper landing techniques, pilots can strive for more precise and controlled landings in the future. Keep up the hard work and continue to strive for excellence in all phases of flight.
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