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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 3,211 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 546 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Overall, this aircraft landing had a fantastic score of 98.0%! Let's break down the different phases of the landing to see why it was so successful.
During the Approach Phase, the glideslope alignment was excellent, allowing for a smooth descent towards the runway. The slightly below target speed indicates that the pilot was in control and able to adjust as needed. This shows great skill and precision in maintaining the right trajectory towards the runway.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, the threshold height being slightly below target is a minor deviation that did not significantly impact the overall landing. The excellent landing flare likely contributed to the smooth touchdown, showcasing the pilot's ability to execute a precise landing with finesse.
In the Touchdown Phase, the touchdown rate was good and the speed was right on target, demonstrating a well-executed touchdown. The touchdown point being 126 m beyond the touchdown zone is a small discrepancy that can be improved upon in future landings. Additionally, the runway touchdown position being 3.5 m from the centreline indicates a slight deviation, which could be adjusted for in future landings.
Finally, in the Rollout Phase, the runway alignment being 3.3 m from the centreline is another minor deviation that can be worked on for future landings.
Overall, this landing performance was exceptional with only minor deviations in some areas. With continued practice and refinement, the pilot can further improve their skills and aim for even higher scores in future landings. Keep up the great work and continue striving for excellence in every landing!
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