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Arrival
Begin the flare with progressive back pressure and keep it coming until the sink is arrested, rather than flying it on flat.
What happened: The nose was barely raised in the flare and little of the sink was taken out, flying the aircraft onto the runway. This pattern usually carries through to a firm touchdown with a noticeable sink rate.
Watch for: Vertical speed indicator: a smoothly reducing sink through the normal flare band, not a steady rate into the runway.
There are several things that can go wrong during the flare, carrying too much speed over the threshold, starting the flare at the wrong height and inconsistent flight control inputs, all contribute to a poor flare resulting in a hard touchdown or a float down 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.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 5,234 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,234 ft of the 9,945 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 1,945 ft past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport, the Boeing 737-800 began its journey by taxiing from the parking area to the runway, a process that took 9 minutes and covered a distance of 2 nautical miles. Upon reaching runway 34, the aircraft initiated its departure roll, accelerating down the 4,575-foot stretch of the 8,000-foot runway, which represented 57% of its total length. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 154 knots, taking advantage of the 7-knot tailwind and minimal crosswind.
As the aircraft climbed away from Thessaloniki, it began its enroute climb, ascending from 973 feet above sea level to 36,737 feet in just 20 minutes, covering a distance of 123 nautical miles. The climb was a significant portion of the flight, with the aircraft reaching its cruising altitude in a relatively short period. Following the climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which lasted for 136 minutes and covered a distance of 946 nautical miles. This phase was characterized by a steady altitude and a consistent airspeed, allowing the aircraft to conserve fuel and maintain a comfortable flight profile.
As the aircraft approached its destination, Helsinki Vantaa Airport, it began its enroute descent, gradually losing altitude from 36,999 feet to 1,429 feet in 32 minutes, covering a distance of 156 nautical miles. The final approach to runway 04L was executed from the southwest, with the aircraft aligning itself with the runway at a height of 1,267 feet above ground level. The landing was smooth, with the aircraft touching down 585 feet beyond the touchdown zone at a speed of 130 knots and a rate of -120 feet per minute. The total landing distance was 4,974 feet, representing 50% of the runway length. Following the landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, a process that took 7 minutes and covered a distance of 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 1,234 nautical miles, with a total flight time of 206 minutes and a fuel consumption of 15,847 pounds.
The Boeing 737-800 touched down on runway 04L at EFHK Helsinki Vantaa Airport with a smooth touchdown rate of -120 fpm, indicating a well-executed approach. The threshold speed was maintained at a good 142 kt, allowing the aircraft to make a stable transition from the approach to the touchdown phase. The touchdown point was located 585 ft beyond the touchdown zone, which, although not ideal, still resulted in a relatively short landing distance.
The aircraft's alignment with the runway centreline was perfect during the touchdown and rollout phases, demonstrating a high level of pilot skill and control. The touchdown speed of 130 kt was also within the acceptable range, further contributing to the smooth nature of the landing. The total landing distance of 4,974 ft, which accounted for 50% of the runway length, was a testament to the aircraft's performance and the pilots' ability to manage the descent and touchdown.
The approach quality was good, with a stable and controlled descent from 1,267 ft agl to the threshold height. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 33 °F and a wind speed of 7 kt at 153 °, presented a moderate challenge, but the pilots were able to adapt and execute a safe and efficient landing. Overall, the landing was scored 98.0%, reflecting the high level of proficiency and control demonstrated by the pilots.
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