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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 1,560 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,560 m of the 2,168 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 485 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Chania International Airport, the Boeing 737-800 began its journey by taxiing from the parking area to the runway, a process that took approximately 9 minutes and covered a distance of 1 nautical mile. As the aircraft lined up on runway 11, the crew prepared for departure, taking into account the local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15 °C and a gentle wind of 6 kt at 50 °. The aircraft lifted off the ground at a speed of 159 kt, utilizing 56% of the runway's 1,887 m length.
As the aircraft climbed out of Chania, it began its enroute climb, reaching an altitude of 36,000 ft in 21 minutes, covering a distance of 118 nm. The climb phase was characterized by a steady increase in altitude, with the aircraft reaching a maximum rate of climb. Following the climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which lasted for 202 minutes and covered a distance of 1,434 nm. This phase was marked by a steady speed of approximately 450 kt, with the aircraft maintaining a consistent altitude of 36,000 ft. The crew then initiated the enroute descent phase, which began over the EGQT Lindens Farm Airstrip Laceby in North East Lincolnshire, England. The descent was a gradual decrease in altitude, from 36,001 ft to 8,999 ft, covering a distance of 109 nm in 18 minutes.
As the aircraft continued its descent, it entered a series of level cruise phases, including a brief 7-minute cruise over Willington in County Durham, England. The final descent phase began 9 miles east of Whitburn in South Tyneside, England, and resulted in a touchdown on runway 25 at Newcastle Airport. The aircraft landed with a threshold speed slightly above target, at 142 kt, and a touchdown speed of 137 kt, which was a little fast. However, the touchdown rate was excellent at -98 fpm, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good. The total landing distance was 1,508 m, which accounted for 71% of the runway's 2,114 m length. Following the landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, a process that took 2 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 1,713 nm, and the aircraft used 9,979 kg of fuel during the journey, which lasted for 265 minutes.
The Boeing 737-800 touched down on runway 25 at EGNT Newcastle Airport, showcasing a commendable approach quality. The aircraft descended from 1,326 feet above ground level (agl) at a distance of 4 nautical miles from the runway, heading 245.0°, and aligned itself with the runway for a smooth touchdown. The threshold height was satisfactory, but the threshold speed was slightly above the target at 142 knots, indicating a minor deviation from the optimal landing parameters.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed was a little fast at 137 knots, but the touchdown rate was impressive at -98 feet per minute (fpm), demonstrating excellent control and stability. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, with the aircraft maintaining its centerline position. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 16°C and a negligible wind of 1 knot at 116°, contributed to a relatively straightforward landing. The crosswind and tailwind components were both 1 knot, posing no significant challenges to the pilot.
The total landing distance of 1,508 meters was 71% of the runway length, indicating a satisfactory rollout performance. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, with the aircraft maintaining its centerline position throughout the rollout phase. Overall, the landing was scored 98.8%, reflecting a high level of proficiency and control demonstrated by the pilot.
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