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There are several things that can go wrong during the flare, carrying too much speed over the threshold, starting the flare at the wrong height and inconsistent flight control inputs, all contribute to a poor flare resulting in a hard touchdown or a float down the runway.
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Two stabilised approach gates, each with five checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
At the 1,000 ft gate: off the centreline.
At the 500 ft gate: off the centreline.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,557 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 325 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Taxiing from the parking area to the runway at UBBB Heydar Aliyev International Airport took approximately 10 minutes, covering a distance of 3 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its departure roll on runway 34, utilizing 44% of the 1,752-meter runway to achieve liftoff at a speed of 151 knots. The local weather conditions at the time of departure featured a temperature of 20°C, with a gentle wind of 5 knots from a direction of 130°, resulting in a 3-knot crosswind and a 4-knot tailwind.
As the aircraft climbed out of Baku, it began its enroute climb approximately 1 mile south east of Mastaga, rising from an initial altitude of 983 feet above sea level to a cruising altitude of 31,998 feet, an increase of 31,015 feet in just 14 minutes. This climb phase covered a distance of 87 nautical miles. Following a brief enroute level cruise of 5 minutes, lasting 38 nautical miles, the aircraft initiated its descent approximately 4 miles north of Oguz, reducing its altitude from 31,987 feet to 2,833 feet in 18 minutes, while covering a distance of 116 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 31L at UGTB Tbilisi International Airport was conducted from the south east, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 317.0° at an altitude of 1,232 feet above ground level, 4 nautical miles from the threshold. The landing was executed with a threshold speed of 134 knots, resulting in a touchdown distance of 310 meters, which was 47% of the 2,998-meter runway. The touchdown speed of 133 knots was slightly above the optimal value, but the touchdown rate of -303 feet per minute was firm, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The total landing distance was 1,404 meters, and the runway rollout alignment was very good. The total flight distance was 250 nautical miles, with a flight time of 47 minutes and a fuel consumption of 1,814 kilograms.
The final approach to runway 31L at UGTB Tbilisi International Airport was executed from the south east, heading 317.0° at 4 nm and 1,232 ft above ground level. The approach quality was satisfactory, with a good threshold height and a threshold speed of 134 kt, which met the required standards. The aircraft maintained a steady descent, with a firm touchdown rate of -303 fpm, although the touchdown speed of 133 kt was slightly above the optimal range.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft displayed good centerline alignment, with a perfect runway touchdown alignment. The touchdown distance of 310 m was within the acceptable limits, and the total landing distance of 1,404 m, which accounted for 47% of the runway length, was also satisfactory. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 17 °C and a headwind of 8 kt, did not pose any significant challenges to the landing.
The rollout phase was characterized by very good alignment, with the aircraft maintaining its centerline position throughout. The overall performance of the landing was impressive, with a score of 97.9% reflecting the high standards achieved. The crew's skill and attention to detail were evident in the smooth execution of the approach, touchdown, and rollout phases, resulting in a safe and efficient landing on runway 31L.
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