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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 5,149 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,149 ft of the 9,296 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,365 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, the Boeing 737-800 began its journey by taxiing from the parking area to the runway, a process that took 12 minutes and covered 2 nautical miles. As it reached the runway, the aircraft started its departure roll on runway 21R, accelerating to a liftoff speed of 164 knots. The takeoff distance of 5,877 feet was 69% of the available runway length, and the aircraft lifted off smoothly.
As the aircraft climbed away from Detroit, it began its enroute climb, reaching an altitude of 33,995 feet in 22 minutes and covering 134 nautical miles. The climb phase was followed by a level cruise, which lasted 14 minutes and covered 93 nautical miles. The aircraft then began another climb phase, this time reaching an altitude of 35,983 feet in just 3 minutes and covering 23 nautical miles. The level cruise phase that followed lasted 86 minutes and covered 535 nautical miles. As the aircraft approached its destination, it began its descent, reducing its altitude from 35,061 feet to 1,684 feet in 20 minutes and covering 106 nautical miles.
The Boeing 737-800 finally touched down on runway 13R at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, with a touchdown distance of 1,373 feet and a touchdown speed of 142 knots. The touchdown rate was smooth at -141 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The aircraft then taxied to the parking area, a process that took 8 minutes and covered 2 nautical miles. The total flight distance was 901 nautical miles, and the aircraft used 16,199 pounds of fuel during the journey, which lasted a total of 168 minutes.
The Boeing 737-800 touched down on runway 13R at KDFW Dallas Fort Worth International Airport with a smooth touchdown rate of -141 fpm, indicating a well-executed approach. The aircraft's speed at touchdown was a little fast at 142 kt, but the pilot's control and response were sufficient to maintain a stable descent. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed of 146 kt was achieved, demonstrating a well-coordinated approach.
As the aircraft rolled out, it maintained perfect centerline alignment, showcasing the pilot's skill and attention to detail. The touchdown distance of 1,373 ft was within acceptable limits, and the total landing distance of 4,907 ft, which accounted for 53% of the runway length, was also satisfactory. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 55 °F and a gentle wind of 2 kt at 10 °, contributed to a stable and predictable approach.
The overall performance of the landing was impressive, with a score of 99.9%. The approach quality was excellent, and the pilot's ability to maintain control and alignment throughout the rollout phase was commendable. The landing was a testament to the pilot's skill and experience, and it demonstrated a high level of proficiency in executing a safe and efficient landing on runway 13R at KDFW Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
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