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Arrive slow and the sink rate at the threshold is already above schedule, the flare is short because there is no energy to extend it, and the touchdown is hard in a way that feels exactly like a late flare. Diagnosing a slow arrival as a late flare is the catastrophic misread: you respond by flaring earlier, which bleeds more speed, which makes the next one worse. The tiebreaker is threshold speed against VRef, not feel. Never diagnose a flare without it.
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Two stabilised approach gates, each with five checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,672 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,672 m of the 1,993 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 821 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
This flight, operated by a Boeing 777-200ER, began with a 9-minute taxiing period from the parking area to the runway at RJTT Tokyo Haneda International Airport. The taxiing distance covered approximately 2 nautical miles before reaching the runway designated for departure as runway 34R.
The takeoff started on runway 34R, where the aircraft lifted off at a speed of 167 knots. The local weather conditions at the time were favorable with a temperature of 34 °C and a wind of 12 knots at 349 °. The crosswind was relatively low at 4 knots, while the headwind was 12 knots.
After departing from Tokyo Haneda International Airport, the enroute climb commenced, taking the aircraft up to a height of 41,315 feet above sea level in a span of 7 minutes, covering approximately 115 nautical miles. The ascent was a significant challenge, as the aircraft was climbing from 1,085 feet to an impressive 40,230 feet in height.
Following the enroute climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, traveling at a steady altitude for 14 minutes. During this period, the plane covered an impressive 798 nautical miles, marking a smooth period in the flight.
As the aircraft neared its destination, it began its descent, which started 46 miles south west of ROKJ Kumejima Airport, Kumejima. The descent took the aircraft down from a height of 41,708 feet above sea level to 1,435 feet above sea level in a span of 16 minutes, covering a distance of 137 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 04 at ROIG Ishigaki Airport, located to the south west, was executed at a precise heading of 36.0 ° and an altitude of 1,281 feet above ground level, 4 nautical miles from the airport.
The landing was conducted on runway 04, a 1,993-meter-long runway, in favorable conditions, with a temperature of 33 °C and a wind of 19 knots at 59 °. The local wind had a cross component of 8 knots and a head component of 17 knots, resulting in a relatively gentle wind effect.
The touchdown point was located 396 meters beyond the designated touchdown zone, at a speed of 122 knots. Although the touchdown speed was satisfactory, it appears the aircraft landed with a high vertical rate of -510 feet per minute, which indicates a very hard touchdown. However, the runway touchdown alignment was very good, and the runway rollout alignment was perfect afterwards.
Finally, the taxying period to the parking area from the runway took merely 4 minutes, covering less than 1 nautical mile. The flight, covering a total distance of 1,059 nautical miles, used about 15,444 kilograms of fuel and lasted 51 minutes in total.
The Boeing 777-200ER aircraft has successfully landed on runway 04 at ROIG Ishigaki Airport. The final approach from the southwest at a heading of 36.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,281 feet above ground level (agl) showcased a high level of precision. The pilot's decision to approach from the southwest ensured a good angle relative to the runway, increasing chances of a stable touchdown.
On touchdown, the aircraft maintained a speed of 133 knots, indicating a precise control over the approach and a well-coordinated descent. However, one point of concern is the high touchdown rate of -510 feet per minute (fpm), which can be harsh on the aircraft's landing gear. Nonetheless, the touchdown point was only 396 meters beyond the touchdown zone, still within a manageable range considering runway length.
The runway length at ROIG Ishigaki Airport is 1,993 meters, providing ample space for the aircraft to decelerate after touchdown. Local weather conditions were mild, with a temperature of 33°C and a moderate headwind of 17 knots. The wind was blowing at 59°, contributing to a crosswind component of 8 knots. Despite these challenging weather conditions, the aircraft demonstrated a seamless transition from flight to runway alignment.
The total landing distance covered by the aircraft was 1,583 meters, which amounts to 79% of the available runway length. The runway was aligned perfectly with the pilot's rollout, illustrating a high degree of flying skill and control. Overall, this landing operation highlights a competent pilot who managed the complex task of landing a large commercial airliner under the constraints of a southwestern approach, strong winds, and challenging temperatures.
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