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Arrive slow and the sink rate at the threshold is already above schedule, the flare is short because there is no energy to extend it, and the touchdown is hard in a way that feels exactly like a late flare. Diagnosing a slow arrival as a late flare is the catastrophic misread: you respond by flaring earlier, which bleeds more speed, which makes the next one worse. The tiebreaker is threshold speed against VRef, not feel. Never diagnose a flare without it.
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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 2,712 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 212 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a taxiing period from the parking to the runway, which took 7 minutes and covered a distance of 2 nautical miles. The aircraft then departed from runway 34L at KDEN Denver International Airport, with a takeoff distance of 1,448 meters, which was 30% of the runway. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 135 knots.
The local weather at the time of departure was characterized by a temperature of 3 degrees Celsius and wind speeds of 4 knots at 110 degrees. The crosswind and tailwind were 3 and 1 knots, respectively. The aircraft then began its enroute climb from 6,363 feet above sea level to 10,000 feet above sea level, an increase of 3,637 feet in just 2 minutes, covering a distance of 6 nautical miles.
The climb then continued from 10,039 feet above sea level to 30,004 feet above sea level, a significant increase of 19,966 feet in 16 minutes, covering a distance of 90 nautical miles. The aircraft then entered its level cruise phase, which lasted for 20 minutes and covered a distance of 566 nautical miles. The cruise phase was initiated 10 miles north east of Aspen, Colorado.
As the aircraft approached its destination, it began its enroute descent from 29,601 feet above sea level to 1,412 feet above sea level, a decrease of 28,188 feet in 15 minutes, covering a distance of 84 nautical miles. The descent phase was initiated 5 miles west of 6CA5 Valley Vista Airport in Yucca Valley, California.
The final approach to runway 24R at KLAX Los Angeles International Airport was made from the east, heading 263.0 degrees at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,259 feet above ground level. The aircraft landed on the runway, which was 2,712 meters long, at a speed of 114 knots. The touchdown distance was 212 meters, and the touchdown speed was 108 knots.
The local weather at the time of landing was characterized by a temperature of 17 degrees Celsius and wind speeds of 4 knots at 260 degrees. The crosswind and headwind were 0 and 4 knots, respectively. The aircraft's touchdown rate was firm at -392 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The total landing distance was 960 meters, which was 35% of the runway.
After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, which took 11 minutes and covered a distance of 2 nautical miles. The total flight distance was 765 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 77 minutes. The aircraft used a total of 4,317 kilograms of fuel throughout the flight.
The aircraft in question, an RJ85, successfully landed at Los Angeles International Airport (KLAX) on runway 24R. The final approach was initiated from the east, heading 263.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,259 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft demonstrated a high level of proficiency in its approach, with a score of 98.2%.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on the runway with a speed of 114 knots, which was within the acceptable threshold speed range. The touchdown distance of 212 meters was also satisfactory, indicating that the aircraft had maintained control and stability throughout the landing process. The touchdown speed of 108 knots was within the recommended range, and the touchdown rate of -392 feet per minute (fpm) was firm but not excessive.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 17°C and a gentle headwind of 4 knots from a direction of 260°. The crosswind component was negligible, at 0 knots. These conditions contributed to a smooth and stable landing.
The total landing distance of 960 meters was 35% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. This suggests that the aircraft was well-controlled and maintained a high level of stability throughout the landing process. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating that the aircraft had maintained its direction and speed after touchdown.
Overall, the landing of the RJ85 at KLAX was a textbook example of a well-executed approach and landing. The aircraft's high score and satisfactory performance in all aspects of the landing process demonstrate the skill and expertise of the pilots involved.
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