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The one change that would have gained the most on this flight, and the guide passage for it.
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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Two stabilised approach gates, each with six checks at 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,800 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,800 m of the 3,018 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 625 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the Boeing 737-800 began with a quick taxi from the parking area to the runway at GUCY Conakry International Airport, covering less than 1 nm in just 3 minutes. The departure roll from runway 06 saw the aircraft take off after a distance of 1,271 m, which was 39% of the total runway length. The liftoff speed was 155 kt. The local weather at the time of departure was 27 °C with a 2 kt wind coming from 100°, resulting in a 1 kt headwind and 2 kt crosswind component.
After departing, the enroute climb started 1 mile northeast of GUCY Conakry International Airport, climbing from 1,096 ft asl to 30,521 ft asl. This ascent covered a distance of 156 nm over a span of 23 minutes. The aircraft then leveled off for cruise 12 miles west of GUFH Faranah Airport for 86 minutes, covering 596 nm.
Enroute descent began 11 miles north of Ziniare in Burkina Faso, descending from 31,045 ft asl to 2,275 ft asl. This descent covered a distance of 25 nm over 15 minutes. The final approach to runway 22 at DFFD Ouagadougou Airport was conducted from the northeast with a heading of 213.0° at 4 nm and 1,260 ft above ground level.
The landing on runway 22 at DFFD Ouagadougou Airport saw the aircraft touch down at a speed of 141 kt, slightly faster than optimal. The touchdown rate was excellent at -72 fpm, and the touchdown point was slightly beyond the designated zone. The runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 3.9 m from the centerline. The total landing distance was 1,725 m, which was 57% of the runway length. The aircraft then taxied back to the parking area from the runway in just 1 minute, covering less than 1 nm.
Overall, the flight covered a total distance of 784 nm, lasting 131 minutes and consuming 6,495 kg of fuel. The flight operations were largely smooth, with minor deviations in some landing parameters.
Overall, this aircraft landing had a very high score of 97.7%, which is a great achievement. The Approach Phase showed excellent performance with the glideslope alignment and threshold speed being right on point at 142 kt. This indicates a well-calculated approach and good control during this critical phase of the landing process.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, the threshold height was good and the landing flare was very well executed. These factors contribute significantly to a smooth and safe landing. The Touchdown Phase also showed impressive results with an excellent touchdown rate of -72 ft/m. However, there were a few areas that could be improved upon.
Although the touchdown speed of 141 kt was slightly fast, it did not drastically affect the overall landing score. The touchdown point being 214 m beyond the touchdown zone is something that can be worked on to ensure better precision and alignment with the runway. Additionally, the slight misalignment of 3.9 m from the centerline is a minor issue that can be easily corrected with more practice and focus on maintaining alignment during the landing.
Despite these minor areas of improvement, the aircraft landing score of 97.7% is still a commendable result. With continued practice and attention to detail, the pilot can further enhance their skills and proficiency in landing aircraft. Keep up the great work and strive for even better results in future landings. Your dedication to safety and precision is truly commendable.
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