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Improve the touchdown
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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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 3,200 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 179 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from ZMUB Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport, the Boeing 737-900 began its journey with a smooth taxiing phase, taking approximately 3 minutes to reach the runway. As it rolled down runway 14, the aircraft accelerated to liftoff speed of 146 kt, clearing the ground at 1,651 meters, which accounted for 53% of the runway's length. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of -6 °C and wind blowing at 11 kt from 340 °, presented a moderate crosswind component of 4 kt and a tailwind of 10 kt.
As the aircraft climbed out of Ulaanbaatar, it began its enroute climb, steadily increasing its altitude from 5,921 feet to 38,478 feet over a distance of 313 nautical miles in 39 minutes. The climb phase was followed by a 98-minute level cruise, during which the aircraft covered 799 nautical miles, maintaining a steady altitude. The enroute descent phase commenced 5 miles south of Anseong, South Korea, and lasted 24 minutes, with the aircraft descending from 38,997 feet to 1,377 feet over a distance of 158 nautical miles. The final approach to runway 36L at RKPK Gimhae International Airport was executed from the south, with the aircraft aligning perfectly with the runway and touching down at a speed of 129 kt.
The landing was characterized by a good threshold height, threshold speed, and touchdown distance, with the aircraft coming to rest at 180 meters, accounting for 22% of the runway's length. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the runway rollout alignment was also satisfactory. The total landing distance was 706 meters, and the aircraft taxied to the parking area in less than 1 minute, covering a short distance. The total flight distance was 1,277 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 167 minutes, with the aircraft consuming 7,843 kg of fuel.
The Boeing 737-900 touched down smoothly on runway 36L at RKPK Gimhae International Airport, with a threshold height that met the desired standards. The aircraft's approach quality was excellent, with a threshold speed of 132 kt, which was well within the acceptable range. As the aircraft made contact with the runway, it did so at a speed of 129 kt, resulting in a firm touchdown rate of -313 fpm. This indicated a controlled and stable descent, with the aircraft's weight and speed being well-managed.
The touchdown distance of 180 m was also within the acceptable range, demonstrating the pilot's skill in managing the aircraft's descent and speed. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft remaining centered on the runway. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15 °C and a wind speed of 1 kt from 270 °, did not pose any significant challenges to the landing. The crosswind component was minimal, at 1 kt, and the headwind was negligible, at 0 kt.
Following touchdown, the aircraft's rollout was smooth and controlled, with perfect alignment on the runway centerline. The total landing distance of 706 m was 22% of the runway length, indicating a short and efficient landing. Overall, the landing was a success, with a score of 99.0% reflecting the high level of proficiency demonstrated by the pilot. The aircraft's performance was well within the acceptable range, and the landing was characterized by precision, control, and a high degree of situational awareness.
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