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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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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 3,496 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 363 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
This flight was conducted on a RJ100 aircraft, which taxied for 14 minutes from the parking area to the runway. The aircraft covered a distance of 4 nautical miles during this taxiing phase. After clearing the runway, the RJ100 departed from runway 13R at John F Kennedy International Airport, located in New York, United States.
During takeoff, the aircraft accelerated to a liftoff speed of 143 kt, covering a distance of 1,337 meters, which accounts for 48% of the runway length. The local weather at the time of departure was characterized by a temperature of 20 °C and a headwind of 11 kt at 119 °.
Following a smooth takeoff, the aircraft began its enroute climb procedure, leaving the KJFK airport behind and heading towards Bowmanstown in Pennsylvania. The climb phase took 23 minutes, during which the aircraft ascended from an initial altitude of 1,048 ft above sea level to a maximum altitude of 30,381 ft above sea level, covering a total distance of 85 nautical miles. This impressive climb demonstrates the aircraft's exceptional performance capabilities.
As the aircraft continued its journey, it entered the enroute level cruise phase, which lasted 22 minutes and covered a distance of 151 nautical miles. This stable phase of the flight was marked by a consistent altitude of 30,381 ft above sea level.
In preparation for descent, the pilot initiated the enroute descent procedure, which began 1 mile south-west of Punxsutawney in Pennsylvania. The aircraft descended from a maximum altitude of 30,584 ft above sea level to an altitude of 2,401 ft above sea level, representing a reduction of 28,184 ft in just 17 minutes, covering a distance of 67 nautical miles.
The final approach to the runway was conducted on runway 10R at Pittsburgh International Airport, with the aircraft heading 92.0 ° and maintaining a distance of 4 nautical miles from the runway. The aircraft touched down at a smooth touchdown speed of 111 kt, covering a distance of 365 meters. The pilot maintained control of the aircraft and rolled it out to the runway, ensuring a perfect alignment with the runway centerline.
In conclusion, this flight was characterized by a smooth takeoff, a stable enroute level cruise, and a controlled descent into a precise landing. The aircraft's performance was exceptional, and its fuel efficiency impressive, as it used a total of 2,736 kg of fuel to cover a distance of 313 nautical miles, with a total flight duration of 80 minutes.
The RJ100 aircraft, with a landing score of 97.9%, successfully touched down on runway 10R at KPIT Pittsburgh International Airport. The aircraft approached the runway from the west at a heading of 92.0 °, situated 4 nautical miles away and 1,619 feet above ground level. The final approach was made against a gentle headwind of 1 kt and a minimal crosswind of 3 kt.
During the landing, the pilot executed a smooth approach, maintaining a stable airspeed and a suitable pitch attitude to achieve a good threshold speed of 119 kt. Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed was reduced to 111 kt, which fell within the safe range. The touchdown rate of -399 fpm was firm but not excessive, indicating a controlled descent.
However, a slight deviation in the runway touchdown position was noted, with the aircraft being positioned 3.4 meters off the centerline. This minor misalignment did not affect the overall smoothness of the landing. The aircraft's wheels remained aligned with the runway during the rollout, and the runway length of 3,496 meters provided sufficient space for the aircraft to stop within 933 meters, which corresponds to 27% of the available runway length.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 26 °C and a light wind. The relatively calm conditions, combined with the pilot's skill and control, contributed to a safe and successful landing. Overall, the RJ100 aircraft demonstrated an excellent capacity for landing, with the score of 97.9% reflecting the professionalism and proficiency of the pilot involved.
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