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Hold the approach aim point and let the aircraft settle onto 457 m instead of holding it off in the flare.
What happened: Touchdown point came 66 m past the target, landing at 523 m against the 457 m aim point, with threshold speed and the flare both within limits.
Watch for: Touchdown distance marker: 457 m from 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 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,852 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 523 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing Owen Roberts International Airport in George Town, Cayman Islands, the Boeing 737-600 began its journey with a taxiing period of four minutes, covering a distance of one nautical mile. As it rolled down runway 08, the aircraft accelerated to a liftoff speed of 139 knots, utilizing 50% of the available runway length of 1,141 meters. The local weather conditions at the time of departure featured a temperature of 32 degrees Celsius, with a gentle headwind of 3 knots and a crosswind of 2 knots.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it transitioned into an enroute climb, ascending from 953 feet above sea level to a cruising altitude of 40,866 feet. This climb phase, which lasted 25 minutes and covered 186 nautical miles, represented a significant increase in altitude, with the aircraft rising by 39,914 feet. Following this climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise, maintaining a steady altitude and airspeed for a period of 99 minutes, covering a distance of 819 nautical miles. The cruise phase was punctuated by a series of descents, with the aircraft gradually losing altitude as it approached its destination.
The final approach to runway 12 at Pointe-à-Pitre Le Raizet International Airport was executed from the west, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 101.0 degrees and a speed of 127 knots. The touchdown point was located 99 meters beyond the touchdown zone, with a touchdown speed of 116 knots and a rate of descent of -49 feet per minute. The aircraft's performance during the landing phase was satisfactory, with a total landing distance of 946 meters, representing 37% of the available runway length. Following touchdown, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, completing its journey in a total of 155 minutes and consuming 6,181 kilograms of fuel over a distance of 1,165 nautical miles.
The Boeing 737-600 touched down on runway 12 at TFFR Pointe-à-Pitre Le Raizet International Airport, concluding a well-executed approach from the west. The aircraft's descent was characterized by a good threshold height, with the pilot maintaining a steady rate of descent to ensure a smooth touchdown. However, the threshold speed was slightly above the target, registering 127 kt, which may have contributed to a slightly faster touchdown speed of 116 kt.
Despite the slightly elevated touchdown speed, the aircraft's touchdown rate was perfect, at -49 fpm, indicating a well-controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, with the aircraft maintaining its centerline alignment throughout the rollout phase. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 30 °C and a moderate headwind of 7 kt, did not appear to significantly impact the landing. The crosswind component of 4 kt was minimal, allowing the pilot to maintain a stable approach.
The total landing distance of 946 m, which accounted for 37% of the runway length, was within acceptable limits. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, with the aircraft maintaining its centerline alignment throughout the rollout phase. Overall, the landing was considered excellent, with a score of 99.3%. The pilot's ability to maintain a good threshold height, control the touchdown speed, and align the aircraft with the centerline during the rollout phase were all key factors in the successful landing.
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