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In the last part of the flare, hold a little more back pressure to fully arrest the sink before the mains touch down.
What happened: Threshold speed and height were within limits, and the flare began on time and arrested the sink normally; even so, the touchdown rate was 229 fpm, a firm touchdown.
Watch for: Vertical speed indicator: a smooth, gentle rate at touchdown
There are several things that can go wrong during the flare, carrying too much speed over the threshold, starting the flare at the wrong height and inconsistent flight control inputs, all contribute to a poor flare resulting in a hard touchdown or a float down the runway.
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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 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 1,740 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 281 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Taxiing from the parking area to the runway at Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (KSEA) took approximately 9 minutes and covered a distance of 2 nautical miles. Departure roll commenced on runway 16L, with the Boeing 737-800 accelerating to a liftoff speed of 156 knots. The takeoff distance of 1,582 meters accounted for 44% of the runway length. Local weather conditions at the time of departure featured a temperature of 17 °C, with a 5-knot headwind from a direction of 269°.
The enroute climb phase began approximately 1 mile southwest of SeaTac, with the aircraft ascending from an initial altitude of 1,398 feet above sea level to a cruising altitude of 34,488 feet, a vertical increase of 33,090 feet over a distance of 116 nautical miles in 19 minutes. Following a level cruise phase that lasted 82 minutes and covered 647 nautical miles, the aircraft commenced its enroute descent 6 miles northwest of Pine Mountain Club, California. The descent phase saw the aircraft decrease in altitude from 35,321 feet to 1,922 feet, a vertical decrease of 33,399 feet over a distance of 131 nautical miles in 24 minutes. A brief level cruise phase followed, lasting 9 minutes and covering 2 nautical miles. The final approach to runway 02L at John Wayne Orange County International Airport (KSNA) was conducted from the southwest, with the aircraft aligning perfectly with the runway.
The Boeing 737-800 touched down on runway 02L at a speed of 141 knots, with a touchdown distance of 280 meters. The touchdown rate was firm at -341 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather conditions at the time of landing featured a temperature of 26 °C, with a 7-knot headwind from a direction of 60°. The total landing distance of 1,271 meters accounted for 73% of the runway length. Following a smooth rollout, the aircraft taxied to the parking area in 2 minutes, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance of 905 nautical miles was completed in 139 minutes, with a fuel consumption of 5,838 kilograms.
The Boeing 737-800 touched down on runway 02L at KSNA John Wayne Orange County International Airport with a score of 98.6%. The aircraft approached the runway from the southwest, aligning with the heading of 28.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,294 feet above ground level. The final approach was characterized by good quality, with a threshold height that was well within acceptable limits.
As the aircraft touched down, it was traveling at a speed of 141 knots, which was slightly above the recommended threshold speed of 144 knots. However, the touchdown distance of 280 meters was well within the acceptable range, indicating a good rate of descent. The touchdown rate of -341 feet per minute was firm, but not excessive. The aircraft's alignment with the runway centerline was perfect, both at touchdown and during the rollout phase.
The Boeing 737-800's rollout was characterized by perfect alignment with the runway centerline, demonstrating excellent control and coordination from the flight crew. The total landing distance of 1,271 meters was 73% of the runway length, indicating a good balance between speed and control. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 26°C and a headwind of 6 knots, contributed to a smooth and controlled landing. Overall, the landing was a credit to the flight crew's skill and experience.
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