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Hold the approach aim point and let the aircraft settle onto 457 m instead of holding it off in the flare.
What happened: Touchdown point came 264 m past the target, landing at 721 m against the 457 m aim point, with threshold speed and the flare both within limits.
Watch for: Touchdown distance marker: 457 m from the threshold.
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. They are the approach's score: the checks passed out of the checks that ran.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 2,115 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 2,115 m of the 3,355 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 721 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from OMAA Zayed International Airport, the Boeing 777-300 began its journey with a taxiing period of 4 minutes, covering a distance of 1 nautical mile to reach the runway. The aircraft then took off from runway 31L, utilizing 1,158 meters, or 28% of the runway, to achieve liftoff at a speed of 160 knots. The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 40 degrees Celsius, with a wind speed of 7 knots from a direction of 280 degrees, resulting in a 3-knot crosswind and a 6-knot headwind.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it began its enroute climb, reaching an altitude of 8,989 feet above sea level in just 3 minutes, covering a distance of 11 nautical miles. The climb continued in stages, with the aircraft reaching a cruising altitude of 36,998 feet above sea level after a 16-minute climb from 9,006 feet. The enroute level cruise phase lasted for 105 minutes, covering a distance of 963 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its descent, reducing its altitude from 36,995 feet to 2,047 feet in 19 minutes, covering a distance of 125 nautical miles. The final approach to runway 36R at OPLA Allama Iqbal International Airport was executed from the south, with the aircraft touching down 308 meters beyond the touchdown zone at a speed of 142 knots.
The landing distance of 2,037 meters, or 61% of the runway, was slightly longer than desired, but the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The aircraft then taxied to the parking area, taking 2 minutes to cover a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance of 1,252 nautical miles was completed in 155 minutes, with the aircraft consuming 18,438 kilograms of fuel. The flight was executed under varying weather conditions, with temperatures ranging from 40 degrees Celsius at departure to 37 degrees Celsius at arrival, and wind speeds of up to 7 knots.
The Boeing 777-300 touched down on runway 36R at OPLA Allama Iqbal International Airport with a satisfactory approach quality, demonstrating good control and precision throughout the descent. The aircraft maintained a heading of 1.0° at 4 nautical miles from the runway, at an altitude of 1,324 feet above ground level. The final approach was characterized by a stable and consistent descent rate, culminating in a good threshold height.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed was slightly above the recommended threshold speed of 146 knots, at 142 knots. However, the touchdown rate of -184 feet per minute was within acceptable limits. The touchdown point was located 308 meters beyond the designated touchdown zone, which, although not ideal, did not compromise the overall safety of the landing. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft centered on the runway centerline.
The Boeing 777-300 subsequently rolled out along the runway, maintaining perfect alignment with the centerline. The total landing distance of 2,037 meters, accounting for 61% of the runway length, was within acceptable limits. The landing was scored 92.0%, reflecting a high level of proficiency and adherence to standard operating procedures. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 37°C and a gentle tailwind of 2 knots, contributed to a relatively straightforward landing.
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