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Ground control varies with speed, full authority at walking pace, progressively reducing as groundspeed rises. The aircraft becomes twitchy at any speed, every small pedal input swings the nose, which can encourage large-amplitude leg inputs that no real aircraft would accept.
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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 1,560 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,560 m of the 1,763 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 623 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight on the Boeing 737-700 began with a 12-minute taxi from the parking area to the runway at KABQ Albuquerque International Sunport. The departure roll took place on runway 26, with the aircraft using 42% of the runway for takeoff, covering a distance of 1,648 meters. The liftoff speed was 160 knots, with the local weather indicating a temperature of 18°C and a wind of 19 knots at 289°, resulting in a crosswind of 6 knots and a headwind of 18 knots.
The enroute climb started 1 mile west of KABQ Albuquerque International Sunport and reached a cruising altitude of 40,485 feet, climbing from 6,263 feet above sea level. This climb took 17 minutes and covered 102 nautical miles. The enroute level cruise phase lasted 67 minutes, starting 6 miles southeast of KZUN Black Rock Airport Zuni Pueblo and covering 422 nautical miles.
The descent phase began 2 miles east of 19CL Palisades Ranch Airport Helendale, descending from 39,751 feet to 2,553 feet in 25 minutes, covering a distance of 66 nautical miles. The landing was on runway 08 at KBUR Hollywood Burbank Airport, with a runway length of 1,763 meters. The aircraft touched down 619 meters from the threshold, at a speed of 129 knots with a vertical speed indicator of -535 feet per minute. The total landing distance was 1,460 meters, 83% of the runway length. Local weather at KBUR indicated a temperature of 15°C and calm wind conditions.
Finally, the taxi from the runway to the parking area took 1 minute and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance flown was 601 nautical miles, with a total flight time of 123 minutes. The flight used 4,213 kilograms of fuel.
First and foremost, it is important to recognize the strengths of the aircraft landing score, which was an impressive 88.1%. This score indicates that overall, the landing was successful and well-executed.
Beginning with the Approach Phase, it is evident that the glideslope alignment was excellent. This is a crucial aspect of the landing process as it ensures that the aircraft is properly positioned for a safe and smooth touchdown. A properly aligned glideslope helps the pilot maintain control and stability during the approach, contributing to a successful landing.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, there were both positive and negative aspects. While the threshold height was good, indicating that the aircraft was at the correct altitude when approaching the runway, the landing flare was very poor. The landing flare is essential for a smooth touchdown, as it allows the aircraft to transition from the descent to the landing phase. Improving the landing flare technique would help enhance the overall quality of the landing.
In the Touchdown Phase, it is worth noting that the touchdown rate was heavy. While a heavy touchdown can put extra stress on the aircraft and its components, the fact that the speed was on target is a positive aspect. Additionally, the touchdown point being 187 m beyond the touchdown zone is something to be mindful of and can be improved by adjusting the approach path and speed.
Looking at the Runout Phase, the alignment of the aircraft on the runway was slightly off, with a runway touchdown position 2.8 m from the centerline. Additionally, the runway alignment during the rollout phase was 8.8 m from the centerline. Improving the alignment during the rollout phase can help enhance overall precision and safety during the landing process.
In conclusion, while there were some areas that could be improved upon, the aircraft landing score of 88.1% indicates a successful landing overall. By focusing on aspects such as the landing flare, touchdown rate, and runway alignment, pilots can work towards achieving even higher scores and ensuring safe and precise landings in the future.
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