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MY FS FLIGHTS
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Work on the flare
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.
At the 1,000 ft gate: speed above the reference speed.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 3,092 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 513 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a departure roll from runway 33 at LFSB EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg. The Boeing 737-700 took off with a takeoff distance of 76 meters, which was just 3% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 153 knots, and the aircraft climbed into the sky amidst local weather conditions of -0°C temperature and a gentle wind of 2 knots at 270 degrees.
As the aircraft climbed, it started its enroute climb overhead EGA2 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Basel, rising from an altitude of 2,141 feet above sea level to 38,788 feet above sea level. This impressive climb of 36,646 feet was achieved in just 44 minutes, covering a distance of 339 nautical miles. The aircraft then leveled off and entered a cruise phase, flying for 140 minutes and covering 811 nautical miles.
The enroute descent started 18 miles west of Shchyolkino, Autonomous Republic of Crimea, Ukraine, and lasted for 22 minutes. During this time, the aircraft descended from 38,900 feet above sea level to 1,240 feet above sea level, a decrease of 37,661 feet. The descent covered a distance of 124 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 01 at URKG Gelendzhik Airport was made from the south, with the aircraft heading at 14.0 degrees and flying at an altitude of 1,117 feet above ground level. The landing was smooth, with the touchdown point being 94 meters beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed was 121 knots, which was good, and the touchdown rate was perfect at -14 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was also very good.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were 4°C temperature and a wind of 5 knots at 140 degrees, resulting in a crosswind of 4 knots and a tailwind of 3 knots. The total landing distance was 974 meters, which was just 32% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, and the aircraft taxied to the parking area from the runway in just 1 minute, covering less than 1 nautical mile.
The total flight distance was 1,280 nautical miles, and the flight lasted for 168 minutes. The aircraft used 7,179 kilograms of fuel during the flight. Overall, the flight was a smooth and efficient one, with the aircraft performing well in various weather conditions.
The Boeing 737-700 aircraft successfully landed at URKG Gelendzhik Airport, demonstrating a high level of proficiency in its approach and landing procedures. The aircraft was approaching the runway from the south, heading 14.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,117 feet above ground level (agl).
The pilot's final approach to runway 01 was executed with precision, achieving a score of 99.4%. The threshold height was good, indicating that the aircraft was at the correct altitude as it approached the runway. The threshold speed of 128 knots was also within the acceptable range, demonstrating the pilot's ability to manage the aircraft's speed during the approach.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft landed 94 meters beyond the touchdown zone, which is a relatively minor deviation. However, the touchdown speed of 121 knots was still within the acceptable range, and the touchdown rate of -14 feet per minute (fpm) was perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was also very good, suggesting that the pilot had maintained a stable and aligned approach.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were relatively calm, with a temperature of 4°C and a wind speed of 5 knots from a direction of 140°. The crosswind component was 4 knots, and the tailwind component was 3 knots, which is relatively minor and did not appear to have a significant impact on the landing.
The total landing distance of 974 meters was 32% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. This suggests that the pilot had executed a smooth and controlled approach, and the aircraft had responded well to the pilot's inputs. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating that the pilot had maintained control of the aircraft during the rollout phase.
Overall, the landing of the Boeing 737-700 at URKG Gelendzhik Airport was a textbook example of a well-executed approach and landing procedure. The pilot's skills and experience were evident in the aircraft's smooth and controlled descent, and the landing was completed with precision and accuracy.
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