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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 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 1,796 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 246 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Chişinău International Airport, LUKK, the Boeing 737-600 began its journey with a taxiing period of 4 minutes, covering a distance of 1 nautical mile to reach the runway. The departure roll commenced on runway 26, with the aircraft taking off in a distance of 1,305 meters, utilizing 37% of the available runway. The liftoff speed was achieved at 141 knots, as the aircraft lifted off into the local weather conditions, characterized by a temperature of 16 °C and a wind speed of 0 knots at 240°.
As the aircraft climbed to its cruising altitude, it traversed a distance of 245 nautical miles, covering an altitude increase of 38,135 feet in 35 minutes. The enroute climb phase concluded overhead Chişinău, with the aircraft then transitioning into a level cruise phase, lasting 167 minutes and covering a distance of 1,169 nautical miles. The cruise phase was followed by a descent phase, initiated 67 miles northwest of Foula Airfield, EGZR, where the aircraft descended from 39,846 feet to 1,721 feet in 21 minutes, covering a distance of 122 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 30 at Vágar Airport, EKVG, was conducted from the southeast, with the aircraft aligning perfectly with the runway. The landing was executed at a threshold speed slightly above the target, at 133 knots, with a touchdown distance of 248 meters. The touchdown speed was a little fast at 128 knots, but the touchdown rate was fair at -251 feet per minute. The total landing distance was 746 meters, utilizing 42% of the available runway. Following the landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area in 1 minute, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 1,542 nautical miles, completed in 230 minutes, with a fuel consumption of 9,489 kilograms.
The Boeing 737-600 touched down on runway 30 at EKVG Vágar Airport with a satisfactory approach quality, demonstrating good control and precision throughout the descent. The aircraft was established on the final approach from the south east, heading 298.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,462 feet above ground level. The approach was characterized by a stable and consistent rate of descent, culminating in a good threshold height.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed was slightly above the target threshold speed of 130 kt, registering 133 kt. However, the touchdown distance of 248 meters was within acceptable limits, indicating a well-executed flare. The touchdown speed of 128 kt was a little fast, but the touchdown rate of -251 feet per minute was fair, suggesting a controlled deceleration. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft centered on the runway centerline.
The rollout phase was marked by excellent alignment, with the aircraft maintaining a consistent path along the runway centerline. The total landing distance of 746 meters, accounting for 42% of the runway length, was within acceptable limits. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 10°C and a light wind of 6 kt at 239°, contributed to a smooth and controlled landing. Overall, the landing was scored 98.9%, reflecting a high level of proficiency and precision.
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