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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.
At the 1,000 ft gate: speed above the reference speed.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 3,570 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 460 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a short taxiing period from the parking area to the runway, taking approximately 2 minutes and covering less than 1 nautical mile. The Boeing 737-800 then departed from runway 09 at East Midlands Airport (EGNX), with a takeoff distance of 1,318 meters, which accounted for 51% of the runway. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 156 knots.
As the flight progressed, the aircraft climbed from an initial altitude of 1,283 feet above sea level to a cruising altitude of 37,122 feet, an increase of 35,840 feet, in 35 minutes and covering a distance of 245 nautical miles. The enroute climb started over Kegworth in Leicestershire, England. Following the climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which lasted for 65 minutes and covered a distance of 168 nautical miles, starting over Bus-Saint-Remy in Normandie, France.
The enroute descent phase began 2 miles northwest of Saint-Didier-sur-Arroux in Bourgogne-Franche-Comte, France, and lasted for 16 minutes, during which the aircraft descended from 37,072 feet to 2,697 feet, a decrease of 34,375 feet, covering a distance of 91 nautical miles. The final approach to runway 04 at Geneva Cointrin International Airport (LSGG) was made from the southwest, heading 46.0 degrees at 4 nautical miles and 1,291 feet above ground level.
The landing on runway 04 was successful, with a touchdown point 48 meters beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed was 135 knots, which was considered good, and the touchdown rate was fair at -280 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, and the runway rollout alignment was perfect. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were a temperature of 26 degrees Celsius, with a wind speed of 3 knots at 59 degrees.
The total landing distance was 1,035 meters, which accounted for 29% of the runway. Following the landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, taking less than 1 minute and covering less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 511 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 79 minutes, with a fuel consumption of 4,351 kilograms.
The Boeing 737-800 aircraft successfully landed at Geneva Cointrin International Airport (LSGG) on runway 04. The final approach was conducted from the southwest, with a heading of 46.0° at an altitude of 1,291 feet above ground level (agl) and a distance of 4 nautical miles from the runway. The aircraft maintained a good threshold height, indicating a stable and controlled descent.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed was 135 knots, which was within the acceptable range. The touchdown point was 48 meters beyond the designated touchdown zone, but this was not considered a significant deviation. The touchdown rate of -280 feet per minute (fpm) was fair, suggesting a slightly steeper descent than ideal, but still within safe limits.
The runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating that the aircraft was properly aligned with the runway centerline at the moment of touchdown. The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 26°C and a gentle headwind of 3 knots. The crosswind component was minimal, at 1 knot, which further contributed to a smooth landing.
The total landing distance of 1,035 meters was 29% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. This suggests that the pilot's approach and landing technique were effective in minimizing the landing distance. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating that the aircraft was properly aligned with the runway centerline during the rollout phase.
Overall, the landing was considered successful, with a score of 99.2%. The pilot's skills and experience were evident in the smooth and controlled approach and landing, despite the slightly steeper touchdown rate.
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