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Fly a steeper descent on final so you cross the threshold at 50 ft agl instead of 73 ft agl.
What happened: The aircraft crossed the threshold at 73 ft agl against a 50 ft agl target, well above the normal profile. The touchdown point was also long at 1,118 m against a 457 m target, a pattern often seen after high threshold crossings.
Watch for: Radio altimeter against the 50 ft threshold crossing target on short final.
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 2,147 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 2,147 m of the 3,504 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 1,118 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Narita International Airport, the Boeing 777-300 began its journey with a taxiing period of 9 minutes, covering 4 nautical miles to reach the runway. The aircraft then took off from runway 34L, utilizing 1,925 meters or 46% of the runway's length, and lifted off at a speed of 189 knots. The local weather conditions at the time of departure featured a temperature of 17°C, with a gentle wind of 5 knots at 10°.
As the aircraft climbed to cruising altitude, it traversed a significant distance, covering 141 nautical miles in 21 minutes and ascending 29,918 feet. The enroute level cruise phase began 117 miles southeast of Kitaibaraki, Japan, and lasted for 149 minutes, covering 1,233 nautical miles. The aircraft then underwent several climb and level cruise phases, with notable increases in altitude and decreases in fuel consumption. The final descent phase began 4 miles southwest of Mount Morris, Pennsylvania, and lasted 25 minutes, with the aircraft descending 33,424 feet to an altitude of 3,582 feet.
The Boeing 777-300 touched down on runway 01R at Washington Dulles International Airport, with a touchdown point 706 meters beyond the touchdown zone. The aircraft utilized 2,070 meters or 59% of the runway's length, with a smooth touchdown rate of -119 feet per minute. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, and the taxiing period to the parking area took just 2 minutes, covering less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 6,254 nautical miles, with a total flight time of 744 minutes and a fuel consumption of 103,453 kilograms.
The Boeing 777-300 touched down on runway 01R at KIAD Washington Dulles International Airport with a satisfactory approach quality, despite the threshold height being 73 ft above the target. The aircraft maintained a steady heading of 0.0° as it descended from 1,260 ft above ground level (agl) at 4 nm from the runway. The threshold speed was well within the acceptable range at 147 kt, indicating a good control of the aircraft's descent and speed.
As the aircraft made contact with the runway, it exhibited a smooth touchdown rate of -119 fpm, with a speed of 134 kt, which was within the desired range. The touchdown point was located 706 m beyond the touchdown zone, indicating a slight over-run. However, the runway touchdown alignment was very good, demonstrating the pilot's skill in maintaining the aircraft's centerline during the final stages of the approach. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 11 °C and a gentle headwind of 1 kt, contributed to a stable and predictable landing environment.
The aircraft's rollout was characterized by perfect alignment with the runway centerline, showcasing the pilot's ability to maintain control and stability during the critical phases of the landing. The total landing distance of 2,070 m, which accounted for 59% of the runway length, was within the acceptable range. Overall, the landing was deemed satisfactory, with a score of 86.6%, reflecting the pilot's proficiency in executing a safe and controlled landing.
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