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Reduce your height at the threshold
Even a modest height error carries straight through to the touchdown. Geometry alone says that crossing the threshold 10 feet high on a 3° path moves your touchdown roughly 190 feet further down the runway before the flare adds anything.
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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 1,925 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,925 m of the 3,148 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 723 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing Dublin Airport's runway 28R, the Boeing 737-800 began its journey with a smooth takeoff roll, covering 879 meters of the 3,300-meter runway in just 28% of its length. At a liftoff speed of 155 knots, the aircraft quickly gained altitude, overcoming the 12-knot headwind and 9-knot crosswind. As it climbed from 1,225 feet above sea level to 33,829 feet, the aircraft covered 109 nautical miles in 17 minutes, a notable increase of 32,605 feet.
The enroute climb phase gave way to a 63-minute level cruise, during which the aircraft maintained a steady altitude of 33,829 feet and covered 510 nautical miles. This was followed by a descent from 34,190 feet to 4,826 feet, a decrease of 29,364 feet in just 20 minutes, as the aircraft approached the Swiss border. A brief level cruise phase ensued, lasting just three minutes, before the aircraft began its final descent. Touching down on runway 14 at Zürich Airport, the aircraft performed well, with a touchdown speed of 124 knots and a touchdown rate of -176 feet per minute. The total landing distance of 1,834 meters was 58% of the 3,138-meter runway.
The flight's final phase involved taxiing to the parking area, which took just three minutes and covered less than one nautical mile. The total flight distance of 755 nautical miles was achieved in 116 minutes, with the aircraft consuming 4,593 kilograms of fuel. The flight's performance was notable, with a smooth and efficient climb, cruise, and descent, as well as a good landing. The aircraft's handling and performance were consistent with its capabilities, and the crew's skills were evident throughout the flight.
The Boeing 737-800 touched down on runway 14 at LSZH Zürich Airport with a satisfactory approach quality, despite a threshold height of 72 ft agl, which was above the target. The aircraft maintained a threshold speed of 135 kt, indicating a well-executed approach. As the aircraft made contact with the runway, it touched down at a speed of 124 kt, which was within the acceptable range. The touchdown rate of -176 fpm was also good, indicating a controlled descent.
The touchdown point was located 297 m beyond the touchdown zone, which is a moderate deviation from the ideal touchdown point. However, the runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft centered on the runway. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 1 °C and a wind speed of 1 kt from 360 °, contributed to a relatively calm landing environment. The crosswind and tailwind components were minimal, at 1 kt each, which further facilitated a smooth touchdown.
The total landing distance of 1,834 m was 58% of the runway length, indicating a relatively short landing distance. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, with the aircraft maintaining its centerline alignment throughout the rollout phase. Overall, the landing was scored 89.2%, reflecting a good performance in terms of approach quality, touchdown characteristics, and rollout alignment.
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