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Departure
Make small rudder corrections against a point at the far end to hold the centreline.
What happened: During the ground roll you drifted 27 ft off the runway centreline.
Watch for: Watch runway alignment against the centreline, correcting with small rudder inputs.
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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.
Two stabilised approach gates, each with seven checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
At the 1,000 ft gate: sink rate above what the glideslope needed and off the runway's 3° glideslope.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 7,147 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 2,056 ft past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a taxiing period from the parking area to the runway, which took 13 minutes and covered a distance of 3 nautical miles. The aircraft, a Boeing 737-700, then departed from runway 28L at KPDX Portland International Airport. The takeoff distance was 3,557 feet, which accounted for 32% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 146 knots.
As the aircraft took off, it encountered local weather conditions with a temperature of 104 degrees Fahrenheit and winds of 4 knots at 70 degrees. The crosswind was 3 knots, and the tailwind was 2 knots. After departing from KPDX, the aircraft began its enroute climb, which started overhead the airport and reached an altitude of 38,909 feet above sea level. This climb, which covered a distance of 99 nautical miles, took 18 minutes and resulted in an increase of 37,849 feet in altitude.
Following the initial climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which started 3 miles east of 77S Hobby Creswell in Oregon. This cruise phase lasted for 43 minutes and covered a distance of 304 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its enroute descent, which started 2 miles south of Lower Lake in California. This descent, which covered a distance of 81 nautical miles, took 13 minutes and resulted in a decrease of 26,893 feet in altitude.
The aircraft then entered another level cruise phase, which started overhead Highlands-Baywood Park in California and lasted for 2 minutes, covering a distance of 8 nautical miles. Following this, the aircraft began another descent, which started 1 mile northwest of Portola Valley and resulted in a decrease of 5,298 feet in altitude. This descent took 5 minutes and covered a distance of 18 nautical miles.
The aircraft then entered another level cruise phase, which started 1 mile southeast of Los Gatos and lasted for 3 minutes, covering a distance of 11 nautical miles. Following this, the aircraft began its final descent, which started 4 miles east of Seven Trees and resulted in a decrease of 6,004 feet in altitude. This descent took 5 minutes and covered a distance of 10 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 30R at KSJC Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport was made from the southeast, with a heading of 319.0 degrees at 1 nautical mile and 333 feet above ground level. The landing was successful, with a touchdown point 676 feet beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed was 114 knots, and the touchdown rate was excellent at -63 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, and the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 70 degrees Fahrenheit and winds of 4 knots at 320 degrees.
The total landing distance was 3,366 feet, which accounted for 47% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was also very good. The total flight distance was 536 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 109 minutes. The aircraft used 7,949 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The Boeing 737-700 aircraft successfully landed at KSJC Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, demonstrating a high level of proficiency in its approach and landing procedures. The aircraft's final approach to runway 30R was initiated from the southeast, heading 319.0° at a distance of 1 nautical mile and an altitude of 333 feet above ground level (agl).
The pilot's performance during the final approach was impressive, with a threshold height that was well within the acceptable range. The threshold speed of 122 knots was also satisfactory, indicating that the aircraft was properly configured for landing. Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed was 114 knots, which was within the recommended range for a safe landing. The touchdown rate of -63 feet per minute (fpm) was particularly noteworthy, as it demonstrated excellent control and precision during the landing process.
The runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating that the aircraft was properly aligned with the runway centerline at the moment of touchdown. This is a critical aspect of landing, as it helps to ensure a safe and controlled rollout. The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 70°F and a gentle headwind of 4 knots from 320°.
The total landing distance of 3,366 feet was 47% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. This suggests that the pilot was able to maintain a high level of control and precision throughout the landing process, resulting in a smooth and efficient rollout. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating that the aircraft was properly aligned with the runway centerline during the rollout phase.
Overall, the Boeing 737-700's landing at KSJC Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport was a textbook example of a well-executed approach and landing procedure. The pilot's performance was characterized by a high level of proficiency, precision, and control, resulting in a safe and efficient landing.
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