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Arrival
Hold the aim point and wait for the proper flare height before you start rotating; let the runway come up to you rather than anticipating it.
What happened: The flare began early, well above the normal flare band, and touchdown followed at 693 m past the threshold, 236 m beyond the 457 m target. Starting the flare early like this usually carries the touchdown long.
Watch for: Radio altimeter against the normal flare band, then touchdown distance against 457 m.
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 1,942 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,942 m of the 4,203 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 693 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
A Boeing 777-300 departed from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (HAAB) on runway 07L, taking off with a distance of 1,558 meters, which accounted for 47% of the runway length. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 159 knots, with a local temperature of 22°C and a wind of 6 knots at 60°. The crosswind component was minimal, with a headwind of 5 knots.
As the aircraft climbed out of Addis Ababa, it reached an altitude of 23,030 feet above sea level in 6 minutes, covering a distance of 39 nautical miles. The climb was followed by a brief level cruise, lasting 2 minutes and covering 13 nautical miles. The aircraft then began another climb, reaching an altitude of 35,998 feet above sea level in 9 minutes, covering 74 nautical miles. The flight continued with multiple level cruises and climbs, with the final descent starting 21 miles southwest of OEDM King Salman Abdulaziz Airport Dawadmi. The aircraft descended from 36,998 feet above sea level to 15,929 feet above sea level in 9 minutes, covering 72 nautical miles.
The Boeing 777-300 landed on runway 33L at King Khaled International Airport (OERK), with a total landing distance of 1,868 meters, accounting for 44% of the runway length. The touchdown point was 283 meters beyond the touchdown zone, with a touchdown speed of 142 knots and a rate of -236 feet per minute. The runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned, but the rollout alignment was very good. The flight distance was 1,273 nautical miles, taking 177 minutes, and the aircraft used 20,036 kilograms of fuel.
The Boeing 777-300 touched down on runway 33L at OERK King Khaled International Airport, marking a satisfactory conclusion to the approach from the south east. The aircraft's descent was well-managed, with a good threshold height achieved, and the threshold speed of 145 kt was within acceptable limits. However, the touchdown speed of 142 kt was slightly above the optimal range, resulting in a fair touchdown rate of -236 fpm.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's wheels made contact with the runway 283 meters beyond the designated touchdown zone, indicating a slight over-run. The runway touchdown position was also slightly misaligned, deviating 6.4 meters from the centerline. Despite these minor deviations, the overall landing performance was satisfactory, with the aircraft's speed and control maintained throughout the rollout phase.
The runway rollout alignment was particularly noteworthy, with the aircraft remaining very close to the centerline throughout the entire rollout. The total landing distance of 1,868 meters, accounting for 44% of the runway length, was also within acceptable limits. Considering the local weather conditions, with a temperature of 33°C and a calm wind, the landing performance was impressive. Overall, the landing was scored 91.5%, reflecting a high level of proficiency and control demonstrated by the pilots.
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