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Hold the approach aim point and let the aircraft settle onto 1,500 ft instead of holding it off in the flare.
What happened: Touchdown point came 907 ft past the target, landing at 2,407 ft against the 1,500 ft aim point, with threshold speed and the flare both within limits.
Watch for: Touchdown distance marker: 1,500 ft from the threshold.
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 5,365 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,365 ft of the 8,209 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 2,407 ft past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
A Boeing 777-300 departed from London Heathrow Airport's runway 09R, taking off into a local temperature of 73 °F and a gentle headwind of 3 kt. The aircraft accelerated to a liftoff speed of 181 kt, clearing the runway threshold after a takeoff distance of 6,742 ft, which represented 61% of the available runway length. Following a brief climb from 1,027 ft above sea level to 6,582 ft, the aircraft leveled off and began its enroute climb from 1 mile north of Feltham, increasing its altitude by 5,556 ft in just 3 minutes.
Throughout the flight, the aircraft underwent several phases of climb and descent, with notable increases in altitude including a 5,613 ft to 23,789 ft climb from 2 miles north-west of Bracknell, and a 24,002 ft to 33,994 ft climb from overhead Eastington. The aircraft also experienced extended periods of level cruise, including a 33-minute cruise from 3 miles north of Brynamman, covering 255 nm. The flight continued across the Atlantic, with the aircraft eventually beginning its descent into Newark Liberty International Airport, where it landed on runway 22L after a total landing distance of 5,125 ft, representing 62% of the available runway length.
The Boeing 777-300 touched down at a speed of 138 kt, slightly above the recommended threshold speed, but with a good touchdown rate of -153 fpm. The aircraft taxied to the parking area after a rollout alignment that was perfect, and the total flight distance of 3,272 nm was achieved in 461 minutes, with a fuel consumption of 125,626 lbs. The flight's taxiing from the runway to the parking area took 8 minutes, covering a distance of 1 nm.
The Boeing 777-300 touched down on runway 22L at KEWR Newark Liberty International Airport with a satisfactory approach quality, characterized by a stable and controlled descent. The aircraft was established on the final approach from the north east, heading 206.0° at 4 nm and 1,258 ft above ground level. The threshold height was good, allowing the crew to maintain a safe margin for the landing. The threshold speed was also within acceptable limits at 142 kt, indicating a well-executed approach.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed was a little fast at 138 kt, but the touchdown rate of -153 fpm was good, suggesting a controlled deceleration. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft centered on the runway centerline. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 73°F and winds of 4 kt at 100°, contributed to a relatively calm and stable environment for the landing. The crosswind and tailwind components were minimal, at 4 kt and 1 kt respectively, further reducing the challenges faced by the crew.
The total landing distance of 5,125 ft was 62% of the runway length, indicating a relatively short landing distance. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, with the aircraft maintaining its centerline alignment throughout the rollout phase. Overall, the landing was satisfactory, with a score of 93.3% reflecting the crew's ability to execute a controlled and stable approach and landing.
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