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MY FS FLIGHTS
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Departure
Level the wings with coordinated aileron to hold bank angle near zero during the initial climb, starting from 3.2°.
What happened: Bank angle was elevated during the initial climb and excess bank usually persists into the second climb segment.
Watch for: Attitude indicator, wings level with bank angle near zero degrees.
Arrival
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 0 ft, and this flight then touched down at 137 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 small uncorrected heading error at 40 knots becomes a metre of offset per second by 100 knots, noticed only at rotation, producing a crabbed liftoff. Root cause is nearly always eyes on the tape instead of the far end of the runway. Small heading changes displace a distant point visibly long before the nearby centreline stripes look wrong.
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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.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 3,746 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 318 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
A Boeing 777-300 departed Cairns International Airport, runway 15, with a takeoff distance of 2,396 meters, accounting for 76% of the runway. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 186 knots, with a local temperature of 35 degrees Celsius and a wind of 20 knots at 130 degrees. The crosswind component was 9 knots, while the headwind component was 18 knots.
As the aircraft climbed to its initial cruising altitude, it passed overhead Cairns North, Queensland, Australia, and continued to ascend to 32,237 feet above sea level. The enroute climb phase was followed by a level cruise, which lasted for 218 minutes and covered 1,810 nautical miles. The aircraft then began another climb phase, this time from 32,307 feet to 34,402 feet, before entering another level cruise phase. This pattern of climb and cruise phases continued, with the aircraft passing over various geographical locations, including the Gilbert Islands, Kiribati, and eventually entering the United States. The final descent phase began 12 miles southwest of Bemaroy Airport, Brady, Texas, and the aircraft landed on runway 18R at Austin Bergstrom International Airport.
The landing was executed with a threshold speed well above target, at 152 knots. The touchdown point was 67 meters beyond the touchdown zone, with a touchdown speed of 150 knots and a firm touchdown rate of -309 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, and the runway rollout alignment was perfect. The total landing distance was 1,578 meters, accounting for 42% of the runway. The aircraft then taxied to the parking area, covering less than 1 nautical mile in 4 minutes. The total flight distance was 7,339 nautical miles, with a total flight time of 915 minutes and a fuel consumption of 129,896 kilograms.
The Boeing 777-300 touched down on runway 18R at KAUS Austin Bergstrom International Airport, showcasing a high level of proficiency in the landing phase. The aircraft approached the runway from the north, aligning with the heading of 179.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,321 feet above ground level. The approach quality was excellent, with a good threshold height that set the stage for a smooth touchdown.
As the aircraft touched down, it became apparent that the threshold speed was significantly above the target, reaching 152 knots. This was accompanied by a touchdown speed of 150 knots, which was slightly faster than desired. However, the touchdown rate of -309 feet per minute was firm, indicating a controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, with the aircraft maintaining its centerline alignment throughout the touchdown phase. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 21°C and a headwind of 18 knots, played a significant role in the landing, but the crew's skills and experience ensured a safe and controlled touchdown.
The Boeing 777-300 continued its rollout on the 3,746-meter runway, maintaining perfect alignment with the centerline. The total landing distance of 1,578 meters was 42% of the runway length, which is within the acceptable range. The crew's ability to manage the aircraft's speed and direction during the rollout phase was impressive, resulting in a high-quality landing. Overall, the landing was scored 97.8%, reflecting the crew's exceptional skills and the aircraft's performance.
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