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Work on the flare
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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The threshold, the flare and the hold-off. The approach that led to it is the stabilisation gates below.
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 1,737 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,737 m of the 4,001 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 501 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the Boeing 737-700 started with a 17-minute taxi from the parking area to the runway, covering 5 nm. The departure roll took place on runway 34 at UBBB Heydar Aliyev, with a takeoff distance of 1,033 m, which was 26% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 161 knots. The local weather at the time of departure was a temperature of 16 °C, with a wind speed of 11 knots coming from 350 degrees, resulting in a crosswind of 1 knot and a headwind of 11 knots.
The enroute climb began 1 mile northwest of UBBB Heydar Aliyev Baku, climbing from 1,038 ft above sea level to 2,526 ft, an increase of 1,488 ft over 3 minutes and covering a distance of 8 nm. The level cruise portion of the flight started 3 miles northeast of Bilajer in Baku City, lasting 12 minutes and covering 14 nm.
The landing took place on runway 34 at UBBB Heydar Aliyev, which had a length of 4,001 m. The height at the threshold was 66 ft above ground level, and the speed at the threshold was 140 knots. The touchdown occurred 502 m from the threshold, with a landing speed of 135 knots and a vertical speed indicator reading of -298 ft/min. The local weather at the time of landing was a temperature of 13 °C, with a wind speed of 6 knots coming from 349 degrees, resulting in no crosswind and a headwind of 6 knots. The total landing distance was 1,654 m, which was 41% of the runway length.
In total, the flight covered a distance of 34 nm, taking 38 minutes to complete. The aircraft used 1,146 kg of fuel during the flight.
Firstly, congratulations on achieving a landing score of 91.0%! Your overall performance is commendable, but there are areas where there is room for improvement.
Starting with the Approach Phase, it is great to hear that you had good glideslope alignment. This is essential for a safe and smooth landing. However, it is crucial to maintain this alignment consistently to ensure a successful touchdown.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, there are a few areas that could use some attention. While the threshold height being above target is not a major issue, it is important to try and aim for more precise measurements to enhance your landing accuracy. Additionally, the very poor landing flare suggests that there may have been a lack of proper technique in transitioning from descending to landing. Focus on maintaining a stable approach and timing your flare correctly for a smoother touchdown.
In the Touchdown Phase, it is noted that your touchdown rate was firm and the speed was slightly above target. Try to adjust your approach speed and descent rate to achieve a softer touchdown. Landing 84 m beyond the touchdown zone indicates a need for better judgment and decision-making during the final phase of landing. Also, the runway touchdown position being 1.8 m from the centerline suggests a slight deviation from the ideal path. Focus on centering your landing to improve overall precision.
Lastly, in the Rollout Phase, it is positive to see that your runway alignment was very good. This shows that you were able to maintain control and direction after touchdown, which is crucial for a safe and efficient landing. Keep up the good work in this aspect.
Overall, your landing score reflects a solid performance with some areas that require fine-tuning. Remember to focus on maintaining consistent glideslope alignment, improve your landing flare technique, aim for a softer touchdown, and work on centering your touchdown position for a more precise landing. Keep practicing and implementing feedback to enhance your skills and achieve even better landing scores in the future!
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