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Twenty knots on a monitor produces the visual sensation of about ten. The advice to "taxi at a walking pace" cannot fix this, because your sense of walking pace is exactly the thing that's broken. Put the groundspeed readout in your scan and obey it for the next fifty flights, the way a student pilot leans on the airspeed indicator before learning to read attitude.
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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 five checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 3,236 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 498 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
This flight began with the Boeing 777-200ER aircraft taxiing from the parking to the runway at KIAD Washington Dulles International Airport. It took nine minutes to complete this action, covering a distance of 5 nautical miles. The departure roll took place on runway 19L, and the takeoff distance was approximately 937 meters, which equated to 27% of the runway length. At a liftoff speed of 130 knots, the aircraft lifted off the ground.
The local weather conditions at the time of departure included a temperature of 31 degrees Celsius. The wind was relatively light, blowing at 3 knots from a direction of 229 degrees, resulting in a crosswind and headwind of 2 knots each. After takeoff, the aircraft began its enroute climb, which started about 1 mile southwest of Floris in the state of Virginia, United States. The climb progressed from an altitude of 1,345 feet above sea level to 37,042 feet, representing an increase of 35,698 feet in just 29 minutes. During this time, the aircraft covered a distance of 203 nautical miles.
Following the initial climb phase, the aircraft transitioned to a level cruise at an altitude of 37,042 feet. This cruise stage lasted for 146 minutes, during which the aircraft covered a distance of 1,299 nautical miles. Subsequently, the aircraft climbed again, this time to an altitude of 38,952 feet, increasing its altitude by 1,978 feet in just 5 minutes. The distance covered during this brief climb was approximately 50 nautical miles. Another level cruise stage followed, during which the aircraft remained at an altitude of 38,952 feet for 234 minutes. Over this period, the aircraft covered a distance of 1,954 nautical miles.
As the aircraft began its final descent phase, it started to descend from an altitude of 39,106 feet above sea level to 2,811 feet, representing a decrease of 36,295 feet in 24 minutes. During this time, the aircraft covered a distance of approximately 103 nautical miles. The final approach to runway 34 at LSZH Zürich Airport was conducted from the southeast direction at a heading of 334.0 degrees. At an altitude of about 1,390 feet above ground level and 4 nautical miles away from the runway threshold, the aircraft initiated its landing approach.
The landing on runway 34 at LSZH Zürich Airport was carried out successfully, with the threshold height being good and the threshold speed being within acceptable limits at 130 knots. The touchdown point was located 74 meters beyond the touchdown zone, but at a satisfactory touchdown speed of 113 knots. However, the touchdown rate was somewhat lower than expected, registering at -218 feet per minute. Upon landing, the aircraft experienced a slightly misaligned runway touchdown position, with its centerline being off by 6.6 meters. Local weather conditions at the time of landing included a temperature of 11 degrees Celsius and winds blowing at 2 knots from a direction of 310 degrees.
The total landing distance covered was approximately 1,071 meters, which equated to 33% of the runway length. Upon landing, the aircraft demonstrated excellent runway rollout alignment. Taxiing from the runway to the parking area took only 2 minutes, covering a short distance of less than 1 nautical mile. Throughout the flight, the aircraft consumed a total of 51,144 kilograms of fuel, and the entire journey covered a distance of 3,620 nautical miles.
The Boeing 777-200ER successfully landed at LSZH Zürich Airport, showcasing a high level of proficiency. The final approach was conducted from the south east, aligning with heading 334.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,390 feet above ground level. This approach trajectory demonstrated a good understanding of spatial awareness and navigation.
Upon touchdown, the threshold speed was precisely maintained at 130 knots, signifying a good level of control and coordination by the pilots. However, the aircraft landed 74 meters beyond the touchdown zone, which might have been a slight deviation from the intended landing spot. This minor misstep was likely due to the aircraft's speed and altitude at touchdown, which were still at a manageable level of 113 knots and 218 feet per minute, respectively.
Considering the local weather conditions, the wind was not a significant factor, with a moderate temperature of 11°C and a light headwind of 1 knot from the west. This enabled the pilots to focus on the overall accuracy of the landing. The runway touchdown position was found to be slightly off-center by approximately 6.6 meters from the centerline, which may have resulted from a minor navigational misalignment.
The total landing distance of 1,071 meters, accounting for approximately 33% of the available runway length, indicates a relatively long rollout. However, this was mitigated by the aircraft's speed at touchdown, which allowed for a relatively smooth deceleration and alignment during the rollout phase. Notably, the runway rollout alignment was very good, signifying that the pilots maintained control and ensured a smooth transition from landing to taxiing.
In conclusion, this landing event for the Boeing 777-200ER demonstrated a high level of proficiency and expertise from the pilots. While there were minor deviations, such as landing slightly beyond the touchdown zone and a slightly off-center touchdown position, these did not compromise the overall safety or quality of the landing.
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