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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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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 five 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.
At the 500 ft gate: sink rate above what the glideslope needed.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 3,301 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 485 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from RAAF Base Amberley, the Boeing C17 began its taxiing process, covering less than 1 nautical mile in under a minute. Upon reaching the runway, the aircraft initiated its departure roll on runway 15, utilizing 50% of the available length to achieve liftoff. The takeoff distance of 1,531 meters was within the expected parameters, with a liftoff speed of 147 knots. Local weather conditions at the time of departure included a temperature of 31°C, with a wind of 14 knots at 120°, resulting in a crosswind of 9 knots and a headwind of 11 knots.
As the aircraft climbed to its enroute altitude, it began its ascent from 845 feet above sea level to 4,375 feet, an increase of 3,530 feet in just 2 minutes, covering a distance of 13 nautical miles. The climb was initiated overhead Purga, with the aircraft then transitioning to a level cruise at 4,352 feet above sea level, lasting 2 minutes and covering 5 nautical miles. Subsequently, the aircraft began its descent from 4,352 feet to 2,097 feet, a decrease of 2,255 feet in 2 minutes, covering 7 nautical miles. The descent was initiated overhead Wacol, with the aircraft eventually transitioning to its final approach.
The Boeing C17 initiated its final approach to runway 01L at Brisbane International Airport from the southwest, heading 28.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,467 feet above ground level. The aircraft touched down 68 meters beyond the touchdown zone, with a touchdown speed of 107 knots and a touchdown rate of -579 feet per minute, which was considered hard. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, with the aircraft utilizing 3,308 meters of runway length. Local weather conditions at the time of landing included a temperature of 26°C, with a wind of 11 knots at 120°, resulting in a crosswind of 11 knots and a tailwind of 1 knot. The total flight distance was 30 nautical miles, with a total flight time of 8 minutes and a fuel consumption of 4,353 kilograms.
The Boeing C17 touched down on runway 01L at YBBN Brisbane International Airport with a satisfactory approach quality, demonstrating good control and stability throughout the descent. The aircraft descended from 1,467 feet above ground level (agl) at a distance of 4 nautical miles from the runway threshold, aligning itself with the runway heading of 28.0 degrees. The threshold height was well-maintained, allowing for a smooth transition into the flare phase.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed was slightly below the target threshold speed of 120 knots, registering 119 kt. The touchdown point was located 68 meters beyond the designated touchdown zone, which was a minor deviation from the ideal touchdown location. The touchdown speed of 107 kt was within acceptable limits, indicating a well-executed flare and touchdown. However, the touchdown rate of -579 feet per minute (fpm) was considered hard, suggesting a slightly aggressive touchdown.
The Boeing C17 maintained excellent centreline alignment throughout the rollout phase, demonstrating precise control and coordination. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 26 °C and a wind speed of 11 kt at 120 degrees, contributed to a relatively straightforward landing. The crosswind component of 11 kt and the tailwind component of 1 kt were well-managed, allowing the aircraft to maintain a stable and controlled descent. Overall, the landing was considered satisfactory, with a score of 88.5%.
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