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MY FS FLIGHTS
Flight Score
Work on the flare
Arrive slow and the sink rate at the threshold is already above schedule, the flare is short because there is no energy to extend it, and the touchdown is hard in a way that feels exactly like a late flare. Diagnosing a slow arrival as a late flare is the catastrophic misread: you respond by flaring earlier, which bleeds more speed, which makes the next one worse. The tiebreaker is threshold speed against VRef, not feel. Never diagnose a flare without it.
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The threshold, the flare and the hold-off. The approach that led to it is the stabilisation gates below.
One stabilised approach gate: five checks where the approach path is 500 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate was not assessed, because the approach did not join final that far out.
Side view — the last 2,002 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 2,002 m of the 3,662 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 644 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner started at Los Angeles International Airport (KLAX) with a smooth taxi from the parking to the runway. The departure roll on runway 24L was efficient, covering 84% of the runway at takeoff. The liftoff speed was 175 knots. The local weather at departure was pleasant, with a temperature of 18°C and winds at 10 knots coming from 270°.
The enroute climb began shortly after departure, climbing from 1,035 feet above sea level to 32,195 feet in just 10 minutes, covering 142 nautical miles. The level cruise lasted 14 minutes, covering 630 nautical miles. The Boeing 787-9 then climbed from 32,910 feet to 34,913 feet in 2 minutes, covering 57 nautical miles.
The level cruise continued for 32 minutes, covering 1,610 nautical miles. The aircraft then climbed from 36,519 feet to 37,463 feet, covering 104 nautical miles in 2 minutes. It then entered another 30-minute level cruise, covering 1,438 nautical miles.
After another short climb from 37,416 feet to 39,375 feet in 2 minutes, covering 65 nautical miles, the aircraft entered another 30-minute level cruise, covering 1,414 nautical miles. The descent started at -28.5783612 latitude and 171.4184539 longitude, descending from 38,774 feet to 37,940 feet in 2 minutes, covering 82 nautical miles.
The aircraft entered a 2-minute level cruise, covering 120 nautical miles. A climb from 38,477 feet to 41,059 feet in 2 minutes, covering 73 nautical miles, was followed by a 27-minute level cruise, covering 1,052 nautical miles. The final descent started 14 miles northeast of Mount Buller, descending from 41,161 feet to 1,718 feet in 18 minutes, covering 94 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 16 at Melbourne International Airport (YMML) was from the north, with a smooth landing on the 3,662-meter runway. The touchdown speed was fast at 139 knots, with a hard touchdown rate of -570 feet per minute. The touchdown point was slightly beyond the designated zone, with a slight misalignment from the centerline. The local weather at landing was warm, with a temperature of 32°C and winds at 9 knots from 149°.
The total landing distance was 1,922 meters, which was 52% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment after landing was very good. The taxi from the runway to the parking took 3 minutes, completing a successful flight that covered a total distance of 6,891 nautical miles in 187 minutes and used 90,464 kg of fuel.
It is great to see that the Approach Phase of the aircraft landing achieved an excellent glideslope alignment with the threshold speed well above target at 149 knots. This indicates a strong command of the aircraft during the descent towards the runway, ensuring a smooth transition to the next phase of the landing process.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, it is positive to note that the threshold height was good, suggesting a stable approach towards the runway. However, it is crucial to address the issue of a very poor landing flare during this phase. The landing flare is essential to ensure a smooth and controlled touchdown, therefore, it is important to focus on improving this aspect in future landings.
The Touchdown Phase revealed some areas for improvement, particularly regarding the touchdown rate and speed. A touchdown rate of -570 ft/m indicates a very hard landing, which can put stress on the aircraft and may be uncomfortable for passengers. Additionally, the touchdown speed of 139 knots was fast, further contributing to the hard landing. The touchdown point being 229 meters beyond the touchdown zone and slightly misaligned by 3.4 meters from the centerline also highlights the need for better precision and control during this phase.
Overall, while the aircraft landing score of 89.8% is commendable, there are clear opportunities for enhancement in the landing technique. By addressing the issues identified in the landing flare, touchdown rate, speed, and alignment, future landings can be further improved to ensure a safe and smooth touchdown on the runway. Keep up the good work and continue to strive for excellence in all phases of the landing process.
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