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Hold the approach aim point and let the aircraft settle onto 457 m instead of holding it off in the flare.
What happened: Touchdown point came 568 m past the target, landing at 1,025 m against the 457 m aim point, with threshold speed and the flare both within limits.
Watch for: Touchdown distance marker: 457 m from the threshold.
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 2,383 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 2,383 m of the 3,958 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 1,025 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
KLAX Los Angeles International Airport served as the departure point for the Boeing 777-300 as it began its journey to YSSY Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport. Taxiing from the parking area to the runway took approximately 7 minutes, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles. The aircraft then commenced its departure roll on runway 24L, utilizing 79% of the 2,301-meter runway to achieve liftoff at a speed of 190 knots. Local weather conditions at the time of departure featured a temperature of 23°C, with a gentle wind of 3 knots from a direction of 150°.
As the aircraft climbed to its initial cruising altitude, it began its enroute climb 2 miles south of Marina del Rey, California, and continued to ascend to 30,295 feet above sea level, an increase of 29,268 feet in 18 minutes. The aircraft then entered a level cruise phase, which lasted for a total of 122 minutes and covered a distance of 950 nautical miles. This pattern of climb and cruise was repeated multiple times, with the aircraft reaching altitudes of up to 38,312 feet above sea level and covering a total distance of 6,745 nautical miles. The flight duration was approximately 883 minutes, with a total fuel consumption of 124,046 kilograms.
As the aircraft began its descent into YSSY Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, it entered a level cruise phase 14 miles south east of North Bondi, before commencing its final descent 4 miles south of Bundeena. The aircraft then lined up for a final approach to runway 34L, with a heading of 348.0° and an altitude of 1,297 feet above ground level. The landing was successful, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 130 knots and a rate of -103 feet per minute. The total landing distance was 2,300 meters, or 59% of the runway length. Following a smooth rollout, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, concluding its journey from KLAX to YSSY.
The Boeing 777-300 touched down on runway 34L at YSSY Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, showcasing a commendable approach quality. The aircraft descended from 1,297 ft agl at 4 nm, aligning itself with the runway heading of 348.0°. The threshold height was satisfactory, but the threshold speed was slightly above the target at 145 kt, indicating a minor deviation from the ideal landing parameters.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft exhibited a smooth touchdown rate of -103 fpm, with a speed of 130 kt. The touchdown point was located 607 m beyond the touchdown zone, which, although not ideal, did not compromise the overall landing performance. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, demonstrating the pilot's skill in maintaining the aircraft's centerline. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 24 °C and a gentle tailwind of 1 kt, contributed to a relatively straightforward landing.
The total landing distance of 2,300 m, accounting for 59% of the runway length, was within acceptable limits. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating a smooth and controlled deceleration of the aircraft. Overall, the landing performance earned a score of 89.2%, reflecting a high level of proficiency and adherence to standard operating procedures.
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