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Departure
Make small rudder corrections against a point at the far end to hold the centreline.
What happened: During the ground roll you drifted 4.7 m off the runway centreline.
Watch for: Watch runway alignment against the centreline, correcting with small rudder inputs.
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Arrival
Fly a steeper descent on final so you cross the threshold at 50 ft agl instead of 76 ft agl.
What happened: The aircraft crossed the threshold at 76 ft agl against a 50 ft agl target, well above the normal profile. The touchdown point was also long at 932 m against a 457 m target, a pattern often seen after high threshold crossings.
Watch for: Radio altimeter against the 50 ft threshold crossing target on short final.
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 2,013 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 2,013 m of the 4,006 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 932 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from London Heathrow Airport, the Boeing 777-300 began its journey on runway 27R, taking off with a liftoff speed of 190 kt. The aircraft's takeoff distance of 1,934 meters accounted for 54% of the runway length. Local weather conditions at the time of departure featured a temperature of 20 °C and a gentle headwind of 8 kt.
As the aircraft climbed to cruising altitude, it underwent several phases of ascent and level flight. The first enroute climb started overhead Harmondsworth, with the aircraft rising from 1,074 ft to 5,986 ft in just 3 minutes, covering 15 nm. The flight then entered a level cruise phase, lasting 7 minutes and covering 36 nm, before resuming its ascent. This pattern of climb and level flight continued as the aircraft traversed the English countryside, crossed into Belgium, and eventually entered Hungarian airspace. The longest level cruise phase occurred over the Flanders region of Belgium, lasting 82 minutes and covering 700 nm. The aircraft's fuel consumption during this period was significant, with the total flight distance eventually reaching 6,035 nm.
As the flight entered its final descent phase, the aircraft began its approach to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. The final approach was made to runway 35R from the south, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 142 kt and a touchdown rate of -179 fpm. The touchdown point was 472 meters beyond the touchdown zone, and the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 4.7 meters from the centerline. The total landing distance of 1,888 meters accounted for 47% of the runway length. Following a smooth rollout, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, concluding its journey after a total flight time of 744 minutes and a fuel consumption of 102,887 kg.
The Boeing 777-300 touched down on runway 35R at ZSPD Shanghai Pudong International Airport, with a final approach from the south at a heading of 342.0°. The aircraft was established at 4 nm and 1,291 ft above ground level (agl) before commencing its descent. The approach quality was satisfactory, with a threshold height of 76 ft agl, which was well above the target. The threshold speed of 150 kt was slightly above the target, indicating a slight increase in power during the final stages of the approach.
The touchdown point was 472 m beyond the touchdown zone, and the aircraft touched down at a speed of 142 kt, which was a little fast. However, the touchdown rate of -179 fpm was good, indicating a controlled descent. The runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 4.7 m from the centreline, which may have been due to a slight deviation in the approach path. The local weather conditions were favourable, with a temperature of 23 °C and a wind of 6 kt at 60°, resulting in a 6 kt crosswind and a 1 kt headwind.
The total landing distance of 1,888 m was 47% of the runway length, which is within the acceptable range. The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating a smooth and controlled deceleration of the aircraft. Overall, the landing was satisfactory, with a score of 85.2%. While there were some minor deviations from the target, the pilot's skills and the aircraft's performance ensured a safe and controlled touchdown.
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