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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.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,938 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 487 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The Embraer E190 departed runway 27 at Pula Airport (LDPL), Croatia, with a takeoff distance of 1,807 meters, accounting for 62% of the available runway length. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 156 knots, taking advantage of the 7-knot tailwind component. Local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 18 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 12 knots from 140 degrees, resulting in a 9-knot crosswind component.
As the aircraft transitioned to the enroute climb phase, it began ascending from 1,151 feet above sea level to 1,602 feet, a gain of 450 feet in just 1 minute, while covering a distance of 3 nautical miles. The climb was followed by a brief level cruise phase, during which the aircraft maintained a steady altitude of 1,602 feet for 2 minutes, covering 4 nautical miles. The descent phase commenced 1 mile south of Marcana, Croatia, and involved a decrease of 702 feet in altitude over 2 minutes, while covering 5 nautical miles. The aircraft then transitioned to the final approach phase, aligning with runway 27 at Pula Airport from the east, at a height of 844 feet above ground level and a distance of 2 nautical miles from the threshold.
The Embraer E190 landed on runway 27, which had a length of 2,936 meters, with a threshold speed that exceeded the target value at 143 knots. The touchdown point was located 81 meters beyond the touchdown zone, and the aircraft touched down at a speed of 138 knots, resulting in a hard touchdown rate of -540 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the aircraft utilized 184 kilograms of fuel for the 16-nautical-mile flight, which lasted 6 minutes.
The final approach to runway 27 at LDPL Pula Airport from the east, heading 273.0° at 2 nm and 844 ft agl, was executed with good quality, characterized by a stable and controlled descent. The aircraft maintained a steady rate of descent, with a slight deviation from the ideal glide slope, but still within acceptable limits. The threshold height was well within the target range, allowing for a smooth transition to the flare phase.
As the aircraft touched down 81 m beyond the touchdown zone, the touchdown speed of 138 kt was slightly above the target, indicating a slightly hard touchdown. The touchdown rate of -540 fpm was also higher than desired, resulting in a somewhat abrupt deceleration. However, the runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft centered on the runway centerline. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 18 °C and wind at 12 kt at 140°, contributed to a relatively calm and stable environment for the landing.
The overall performance of the Embraer E190 during the landing phase was satisfactory, with a score of 93.2%. While there were some deviations from the ideal touchdown characteristics, the aircraft's ability to maintain a stable approach and perfect runway alignment was commendable. The crew's handling of the aircraft during the landing phase was professional and effective, resulting in a safe and controlled touchdown.
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