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Apply steady, continuous back pressure through the flare to arrest the sink smoothly and hold the normal profile, rather than letting it drift.
What happened: The flare did not hold its target profile, with the sink most arrested at 3.3 ft, and this flight then touched down at 458 fpm of sink - a firm arrival. An unsettled flare profile like this usually carries through to a firmer touchdown.
Watch for: Vertical speed indicator: a smooth, steadily decreasing sink rate through the flare to touchdown.
A typical trainer rotates in the mid-50s of knots - a 172 at around 55 KIAS, climbing out at a Vy in the low 70s, though check your own POH rather than memorising Cessna's numbers - and the transferable rule is that Vr sits just above the stall speed in takeoff configuration. Rotate early because "it felt ready" and the aircraft lifts off inside ground effect, where induced drag is reduced, then climbs out of it into more drag. On a marginal-performance day the result is an aircraft that lifts off and then refuses to climb, sagging back towards the runway.
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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.
At the 1,000 ft gate: speed 35 kt FAST on the reference speed of 143 kt.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,494 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 503 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (LEMD), the Boeing 777-300 began its journey on runway 36L, taking off with a distance of 1,190 meters, which accounted for 27% of the available runway. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 155 knots, overcoming the local headwind of 3 knots. The temperature at the time of departure was a warm 37 degrees Celsius, with a gentle breeze blowing at 4 knots from a direction of 40 degrees.
As the aircraft climbed out of LEMD, it began its enroute climb, reaching an altitude of 35,991 feet in just 15 minutes, covering a distance of 105 nautical miles. The climb was followed by a brief level cruise, lasting 7 minutes and covering 58 nautical miles, before another climb phase took the aircraft to an altitude of 37,989 feet. The majority of the flight was spent in a level cruise, lasting 91 minutes and covering 714 nautical miles, before the aircraft began its descent into Sarajevo International Airport (LQSA). The descent was a steep one, with the aircraft losing 34,988 feet in just 18 minutes, covering 113 nautical miles.
The Boeing 777-300 touched down on runway 11 at LQSA, with a touchdown point 94 meters beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed was slightly higher than optimal at 142 knots, but the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The total landing distance was 946 meters, accounting for 38% of the available runway. Following a smooth rollout, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, completing its journey in 141 minutes and covering a total distance of 1,011 nautical miles. The flight used a total of 16,704 kilograms of fuel.
The Boeing 777-300 touched down on runway 11 at LQSA Sarajevo International Airport, showcasing a commendable approach quality. The aircraft descended from an altitude of 1,338 feet above ground level (agl) at a distance of 4 nautical miles from the runway, aligning with the heading of 117.0°. The approach was executed with precision, as evidenced by the perfect runway touchdown alignment.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed was a little fast at 142 knots, exceeding the recommended threshold speed of 145 knots. However, the touchdown point was 94 meters beyond the designated touchdown zone, indicating a slight deviation from the ideal landing spot. The touchdown rate of -258 feet per minute was fair, suggesting a controlled descent. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 21°C and a gentle tailwind of 3 knots, contributed to a smooth landing.
The Boeing 777-300's rollout was characterized by perfect alignment with the runway centerline, demonstrating exceptional control and precision. The total landing distance of 946 meters, accounting for 38% of the runway length, was within acceptable limits. Overall, the landing performance earned a score of 97.9%, reflecting the crew's skill and attention to detail.
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