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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.
One stabilised approach gate: five checks where the approach path is 500 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate was not assessed, because the approach did not join final that far out.
Side view — the last 1,777 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,777 m of the 3,211 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 826 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the Boeing 737-800 began at ZUCK Jiangbei with a departure roll on runway 20L. The takeoff distance was 1,591 meters, covering 49% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 150 knots. The local weather at the time of departure was 20 °C with a wind speed of 2 knots at 300 °, resulting in a 2 knot crosswind.
The enroute climb started 1 mile south of ZUCK Jiangbei, with the aircraft climbing from 2,401 feet above sea level (asl) to 7,953 ft asl, covering a distance of 11 nm over 3 minutes. The next climb started 17 miles east of Chongqing, with the aircraft ascending from 7,955 ft asl to 34,239 ft asl, covering a distance of 88 nm over 13 minutes.
The enroute level cruise segments took place south east of Chongqing and south west of Lichuan, covering distances of 14 nm and 575 nm respectively.
The descent segment began 12 miles north of Licheng, with the aircraft descending from 34,094 ft asl to 1,822 ft asl, covering a distance of 100 nm over 20 minutes.
The landing took place on runway 36R at ZSSS Hongqiao, with a touchdown speed of 126 knots and a vertical speed indicator (VSI) of -64 ft/min. The total landing distance was 1,855 meters, covering 58% of the runway. The local weather at the time of landing was 20 °C with a wind speed of 5 knots at 0 °, resulting in a 5 knot headwind.
After landing, the distance to parking from the runway was less than 1 nm, with a duration of 7 minutes. The total flight distance covered was 799 nm, taking a total of 131 minutes and using 5,466 kg of fuel.
Overall, the aircraft landing score of 90.4% indicates a solid performance with room for improvement in specific areas. The Approach Phase stood out as the highlight of the landing, with excellent glideslope alignment showing good precision and control leading up to the landing. This aspect suggests a strong understanding and execution of the necessary procedures to guide the aircraft to the runway.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, while the threshold height was slightly above the target, there were notable areas for improvement such as the very poor landing flare. The landing flare is crucial for a smooth and safe touchdown, so focusing on improving this aspect can greatly enhance the overall landing quality.
In the Touchdown Phase, the touchdown rate and speed were on target, indicating good control and coordination during this critical phase of the landing. However, the touchdown point being 569 meters beyond the touchdown zone suggests a need for better judgment and precision in selecting the landing spot. Additionally, the runway touchdown position being 6.1 meters from the centerline highlights the importance of maintaining alignment for a smooth touchdown and rollout.
Lastly, in the Rollout Phase, the runway alignment being 5.9 meters from the centerline indicates the need for better centerline tracking during the rollout. This phase is crucial for safely bringing the aircraft to a stop, so maintaining alignment with the runway centerline is essential for efficient and controlled taxiing.
Overall, while the landing score of 90.4% reflects a generally solid performance, there are specific areas such as the landing flare, touchdown point selection, and runway alignment that can be targeted for improvement to further enhance the overall landing quality. By focusing on these key areas and practicing precise and consistent techniques, the pilot can work towards achieving even higher landing scores and mastering the art of safe and smooth landings.
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