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Fly a steeper descent on final so you cross the threshold at 50 ft agl instead of 63 ft agl.
What happened: The aircraft crossed the threshold at 63 ft agl against a 50 ft agl target, well above the normal profile. The touchdown point was also long at 938 m against a 457 m target, a pattern often seen after high threshold crossings.
Watch for: Radio altimeter against the 50 ft threshold crossing target on short final.
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 2,078 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 2,078 m of the 3,526 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 938 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Los Angeles International Airport, the Boeing 777-300 initiated its takeoff roll on runway 25R, accelerating to a liftoff speed of 193 kt. The aircraft cleared the runway threshold at 1,606 meters, utilizing 47% of the available length. Local weather conditions at the time of departure featured a temperature of 26 °C, with a gentle tailwind of 2 kt and a crosswind of 3 kt.
As the aircraft transitioned into the enroute climb phase, it began ascending from 1,060 feet above sea level to 32,990 feet, a vertical increase of 31,930 feet over a distance of 131 nautical miles. This climb phase was completed in 19 minutes. The aircraft then entered a level cruise, maintaining an altitude of 32,990 feet for 204 minutes as it covered 1,725 nautical miles. This was followed by a series of enroute climbs and level cruises, with the aircraft reaching a maximum altitude of 36,998 feet. The final descent phase began 73 miles northwest of De Koog, with the aircraft descending from 36,995 feet to 1,246 feet above sea level over a distance of 134 nautical miles.
The Boeing 777-300 touched down on runway 18R at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, utilizing 57% of the available length. The touchdown point was 522 meters beyond the touchdown zone, with a touchdown speed of 134 kt and a touchdown rate of -169 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the runway rollout alignment was very good. Following a taxiing period of 7 minutes, the aircraft arrived at the parking area, having completed a total flight distance of 5,123 nautical miles and utilizing 81,222 kilograms of fuel over a total flight time of 630 minutes.
The Boeing 777-300 touched down on runway 18R at EHAM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, demonstrating a satisfactory approach quality. The aircraft descended from 1,246 feet above ground level (agl) at a distance of 4 nautical miles from the runway threshold, heading 183.0 degrees. The threshold speed was well-managed at 142 knots, meeting the target. However, the threshold height at 63 feet agl was above the desired level.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft exhibited good characteristics, with a speed of 134 knots and a descent rate of -169 feet per minute, both of which were within acceptable limits. The touchdown point was located 522 meters beyond the designated touchdown zone, indicating a slight overrun. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft centered on the runway centerline. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 17 degrees Celsius and a gentle headwind of 3 knots, contributed to a smooth landing.
The total landing distance of 1,997 meters, accounting for 57% of the runway length, was within acceptable limits. The runway rollout alignment was very good, with the aircraft maintaining its centerline position throughout the rollout phase. Overall, the landing performance of the Boeing 777-300 scored 88.1%, reflecting a well-executed approach and touchdown, but with some room for improvement in terms of threshold height and touchdown point location.
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