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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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One stabilised approach gate: five checks where the approach path is 500 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate was not assessed, because the approach did not join final that far out.
Side view — the last 6,768 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 6,768 ft of the 12,746 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 2,105 ft past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in question was operated by a Boeing 737-800 aircraft. The pre-flight taxiing process from the parking area to the runway took 13 minutes and covered a distance of 2 nautical miles. The aircraft then departed from runway 19L at YBBN Brisbane International Airport, with a takeoff distance of 5,797 feet, which was 50% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 167 knots.
As the aircraft climbed to a higher altitude, it encountered local weather conditions of a temperature of 77°F and winds of 12 knots at 130°. The crosswind component was 12 knots, while the headwind component was 3 knots. The enroute climb started 1 mile north of Pinkenba, Queensland, and the aircraft ascended from 1,039 feet above sea level to 34,471 feet above sea level, an increase of 33,431 feet in 20 minutes, covering a distance of 136 nautical miles.
After reaching the cruising altitude, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which started 22 miles east of Deepwater, New South Wales. This phase lasted for 23 minutes and covered a distance of 176 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its descent from 34,492 feet above sea level to 9,101 feet above sea level, a decrease of 25,391 feet in 14 minutes, covering a distance of 87 nautical miles.
The aircraft continued to descend and level cruise at various points, including overhead West Pymble, Bexley, and 8 miles south of Bundeena. The final descent phase started 4 miles south-east of Bundeena, and the aircraft descended from 2,970 feet above sea level to 1,301 feet above sea level, a decrease of 1,669 feet in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 7 nautical miles.
The aircraft then began its final approach to runway 34L at YSSY Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, heading 348.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,276 feet above ground level. The landing was successful, with a touchdown point 740 feet beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed was 139 knots, which was good, and the touchdown rate was excellent at -76 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the runway rollout alignment was also perfect.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were a temperature of 70°F and winds of 8 knots at 350°. The crosswind component was 0 knots, while the headwind component was 8 knots. The total landing distance was 6,503 feet, which was 51% of the runway length. The taxiing process from the runway to the parking area took 5 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 448 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 85 minutes. The aircraft used 8,541 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The Boeing 737-800 aircraft successfully landed at Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (YSSY) on runway 34L. The final approach was conducted from the south, with the aircraft heading 348.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,276 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot demonstrated excellent control and precision, achieving a good threshold height and speed of 146 knots upon reaching the runway threshold.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft landed 740 feet beyond the designated touchdown zone, with a speed of 139 knots. This indicates a slight over-run, but the touchdown speed was still within acceptable limits. The touchdown rate of -76 feet per minute (fpm) was particularly impressive, showcasing the pilot's skill in controlling the aircraft's descent and minimizing the impact on the runway.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 70°F and a gentle headwind of 8 knots from a direction of 350°. The crosswind component was negligible, at 0 knots. These conditions likely contributed to the smooth and controlled nature of the landing.
The total landing distance of 6,503 feet was 51% of the available runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. This suggests that the pilot was able to maintain a high degree of control and precision throughout the landing, minimizing the amount of runway required to come to a stop. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating that the pilot was able to maintain directional control and stability throughout the landing.
Overall, this landing was a testament to the pilot's skill and experience, as well as the aircraft's performance and handling characteristics. The Boeing 737-800 is a reliable and versatile aircraft, and this landing demonstrated its ability to operate safely and efficiently in a variety of conditions.
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