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Old 21st Jun 2023, 22:44
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Out of interest how is the threshold crossing height determined?

At a standard descent rate and 150 mph landing speed an airliner would cross the threshold at 53ft to get to zero by 1000ft in. Allowing for the flare would take this to around 1500ft which I seem to remember is the reason why airports moved the aiming point marker some years back.
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