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Hold the approach aim point and let the aircraft settle onto 1,500 ft instead of holding it off in the flare.
What happened: Touchdown point came 932 ft past the target, landing at 2,432 ft against the 1,500 ft aim point, with threshold speed and the flare both within limits.
Watch for: Touchdown distance marker: 1,500 ft from the threshold.
Ground effect becomes significant below about one wingspan of height. A Cessna 172, with a 36 ft span, enters ground effect at flare height - the float it feels in the hold-off is ground effect arriving on cue. An A320, with a span around 117 ft, has been in ground effect since before the threshold and there is no sudden cushion to feel, only a gradual reduction in induced drag that lengthens any float you allow.
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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 6,238 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 6,238 ft of the 10,087 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 2,432 ft past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Miami International Airport, the Boeing 737-800 began its journey by taxiing from the parking area to the runway, a process that took 5 minutes and covered a distance of 1 nautical mile. As it reached the runway, the aircraft lined up on runway 08R and initiated its departure roll. The takeoff distance of 6,615 feet was 63% of the runway length, and the aircraft lifted off at a speed of 156 knots. The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 79°F, with a wind speed of 4 knots from a direction of 50°, resulting in a 2-knot crosswind and a 3-knot headwind.
As the aircraft climbed out of Miami, it began its enroute climb, which started 1 mile southwest of Brownsville, Florida. The climb phase saw the aircraft ascend from an initial altitude of 982 feet above sea level to a cruising altitude of 31,687 feet, an increase of 30,705 feet in 17 minutes, covering a distance of 109 nautical miles. Following the climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which lasted 106 minutes and covered a distance of 525 nautical miles. The cruise phase took place 1 mile northeast of Payson Ranch Airport in Punta Gorda, Florida. The aircraft then began its enroute descent, which started 8 miles northeast of St John The Baptist Parish Reserve in Louisiana. The descent phase saw the aircraft descend from a cruising altitude of 31,998 feet to a final approach altitude of 1,163 feet, a decrease of 30,835 feet in 17 minutes, covering a distance of 86 nautical miles.
As the aircraft approached Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, it initiated its final approach to runway 11 from the west, heading 106.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,146 feet above ground level. The landing was executed with a threshold speed slightly above the target at 146 knots. The touchdown point was 1,074 feet beyond the touchdown zone, with a touchdown speed of 134 knots, which was a little fast. However, the touchdown rate was excellent at -77 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The total landing distance was 5,980 feet, which was 61% of the runway length. Following the landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, a process that took less than 1 minute and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 728 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 119 minutes, with a fuel consumption of 11,892 pounds.
The Boeing 737-800 touched down smoothly on runway 11 at KMSY Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, with a threshold height that met expectations. However, the threshold speed was slightly above the target, registering 146 kt. Despite this, the aircraft maintained control and stability throughout the approach, with a good quality approach that set the stage for a successful landing.
As the aircraft made contact with the runway, it touched down 1,074 ft beyond the touchdown zone, with a speed of 134 kt that was a little fast. Nevertheless, the touchdown rate was excellent, at -77 fpm, indicating a controlled and gentle descent. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft centered on the runway. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 75 °F and a 5 kt headwind, contributed to a smooth and stable approach.
The Boeing 737-800 continued to roll out along the runway, maintaining perfect alignment and control. The total landing distance of 5,980 ft was 61% of the runway length, indicating a safe and efficient landing. Overall, the landing was scored 96.9%, reflecting a high level of proficiency and control throughout the approach, touchdown, and rollout phases.
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