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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 1,800 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,800 m of the 2,488 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 1,036 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Groningen Airport Eelde, the Kodiak 100 aircraft began its takeoff roll on runway 23, accelerating to a liftoff speed of 89 kt within a distance of 650 m, which accounted for 26% of the available runway length. The local weather conditions at the time were characterized by a temperature of 16 °C and a light wind of 1 kt from a direction of 270°, resulting in a negligible crosswind component.
As the aircraft transitioned to the enroute climb phase, it began ascending from an initial altitude of 374 ft above sea level to a cruising altitude of 114 ft, a net increase of 260 ft over a distance of 2 nm. This climb was achieved within a minute, demonstrating the aircraft's efficient climb capabilities. The climb was initiated overhead the town of Yde, located in the province of Drenthe, Netherlands.
Upon approaching Groningen Airport Eelde, the aircraft began its final descent onto runway 05, aligning itself with the runway at a heading of 40.0° and an altitude of 101 ft above ground level. The landing was executed with a touchdown speed of 63 kt, which was within the acceptable range, and a smooth touchdown rate of -127 fpm. The aircraft touched down 602 m beyond the designated touchdown zone, resulting in a total landing distance of 1,701 m, which accounted for 68% of the available runway length. The aircraft's rollout alignment was also satisfactory, indicating a successful landing operation. The total flight distance was 3 nm, and the aircraft consumed 35 kg of fuel during the 4-minute flight.
The final approach to runway 05 at EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde from the south was initiated with a heading of 40.0° at 0 nm and 101 ft above ground level. The approach quality was satisfactory, with a threshold height of 63 ft agl, which was above the target. However, the threshold speed of 91 kt was excessively high, indicating a need for improvement in the pilot's ability to manage airspeed during the approach.
The touchdown characteristics were good, with a touchdown speed of 63 kt and a smooth touchdown rate of -127 fpm. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, demonstrating excellent control and precision. The touchdown point was 602 m beyond the touchdown zone, which, while not ideal, was not significantly off-target. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 16 °C and a wind of 1 kt at 270°, contributed to a relatively calm and stable environment.
The total landing distance of 1,701 m was 68% of the runway length, indicating a reasonable use of the available runway. The runway rollout alignment was very good, demonstrating excellent control and precision during the rollout phase. Overall, the landing performance scored 83.4%, highlighting areas for improvement, particularly in managing airspeed during the approach.
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