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Reduce power earlier on final to bring threshold speed back to 125 kt.
What happened: You crossed the threshold at 132 kt against a target of 125 kt, and touchdown ended up well past the normal point. Carrying excess threshold speed usually carries the touchdown long as the aircraft floats before settling.
Watch for: Airspeed indicator, targeting 125 kt at 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 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 7,351 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 2,383 ft past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Alcoa, Tennessee, the Boeing 737-700 initiated its enroute climb, ascending from 1,869 feet above sea level to 37,996 feet in a mere 16 minutes, covering a distance of 101 nautical miles. This rapid ascent allowed the aircraft to reach cruising altitude efficiently, setting the stage for a smooth journey ahead.
As the aircraft leveled off, it entered a prolonged enroute cruise phase, lasting 67 minutes and spanning 461 nautical miles. This stable flight regime enabled the crew to maintain optimal performance, with the aircraft cruising at a steady altitude. The crew then initiated the enroute descent phase, gradually reducing altitude from 37,842 feet to 5,992 feet in 18 minutes, covering 89 nautical miles. This controlled descent allowed the aircraft to transition smoothly into the next phase of flight.
The final approach to runway 13L at Dallas Love Field was executed from the northwest, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 136.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,274 feet above ground level. The landing was successful, with the aircraft touching down 1,003 feet beyond the touchdown zone at a speed of 121 knots. The touchdown rate was good at -167 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good. The total landing distance was 4,017 feet, accounting for 55% of the runway length. Following a perfect runway rollout alignment, the aircraft taxied to the parking area in just 1 minute, covering less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 697 nautical miles, with a flight time of 130 minutes and a fuel consumption of 9,966 pounds.
The Boeing 737-700 touched down smoothly on runway 13L at KDAL Dallas Love Field, showcasing a good threshold height. The approach quality was excellent, with the aircraft maintaining a steady heading of 136.0° at 4 nm and 1,274 ft above ground level. The threshold speed was slightly above the target at 132 kt, but the touchdown speed of 121 kt was a little fast, indicating a slight deviation from the ideal touchdown speed. However, the touchdown rate of -167 fpm was good, indicating a controlled descent.
The touchdown point was 1,003 ft beyond the touchdown zone, which is a relatively long distance. Nevertheless, the runway touchdown alignment was very good, demonstrating the pilot's skill in maintaining the aircraft's centerline alignment. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 75°F and a headwind of 17 kt, contributed to a smooth landing. The crosswind component was minimal at 1 kt, further facilitating a stable approach.
The total landing distance of 4,017 ft was 55% of the runway length, which is within the acceptable range. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot maintained control of the aircraft during the rollout phase. Overall, the landing was scored 95.6%, reflecting a high level of proficiency and adherence to standard operating procedures.
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