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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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Two stabilised approach gates, each with five checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
At the 1,000 ft gate: sink rate above what the glideslope needed.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,976 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 625 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departure from Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport (SUMU) commenced with a taxiing phase that lasted six minutes and covered a distance of one nautical mile. The Boeing 737-900 then proceeded to runway 06, where it initiated the departure roll. The aircraft successfully lifted off the ground at a speed of 151 knots, utilizing 49% of the available runway length of 1,334 meters.
Following a climb from 1,073 feet above sea level to 37,608 feet, the aircraft transitioned into a level cruise phase, which lasted for 139 minutes and covered a distance of 985 nautical miles. The climb phase, which started one mile east of Colonia Nicolich, was completed in 37 minutes, covering a vertical distance of 36,535 feet. The aircraft then began its descent from 37,632 feet to 10,009 feet, a decrease of 27,623 feet, in 22 minutes, covering a distance of 150 nautical miles. A brief level cruise phase followed, lasting four minutes and covering 14 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 10 at Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (SPQU) was initiated from the west, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 93.0 degrees at 4 nautical miles and 1,220 feet above ground level. The landing was successful, with the touchdown point located 222 meters beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed of 130 knots and touchdown rate of 141 feet per minute were both within acceptable limits. The total landing distance of 1,302 meters, which accounted for 51% of the available runway length, was also satisfactory. Following the landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area in one minute, covering a distance of less than one nautical mile. The total flight distance of 1,423 nautical miles was completed in 211 minutes, with the aircraft consuming 10,297 kilograms of fuel.
The Boeing 737-900 touched down smoothly on runway 10 at SPQU Rodríguez Ballón International Airport, showcasing a high level of proficiency in the landing phase. The aircraft's approach quality was excellent, with a good threshold height and speed of 140 kt, indicating a well-executed flare and touchdown. The touchdown point was 222 m beyond the touchdown zone, which, although not ideal, still demonstrated a high degree of control and precision.
The touchdown speed of 130 kt was within the acceptable range, and the touchdown rate of 141 fpm was perfect, indicating a gentle and controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, with the aircraft maintaining its centreline alignment throughout the touchdown phase. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15 °C and a negligible wind of 1 kt at 0 °, contributed to a stable and predictable approach.
The total landing distance of 1,302 m, which accounted for 51% of the runway length, was within the acceptable range. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, with the aircraft maintaining its centreline alignment throughout the rollout phase. Overall, the landing was executed with a high degree of precision and control, resulting in a score of 97.9%.
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