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Preparing for a stable approach will give you time to decide on whether to attempt the landing or going around. Too much altitude with a high sink rate will result in carrying too much speed onto the runway. Configuring flaps and the gear late also won't help the speed decay.
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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 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,094 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 142 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight on the Boeing 737-800 began with a 9-minute taxi from the parking area to the runway at CYYC Calgary Intl. Upon departure, the aircraft took off from runway 35R, covering a distance of 5,833 ft and reaching a liftoff speed of 159 knots. The local weather at the time of departure included a temperature of 55°F, wind speeds of 22 knots at 280°, with a crosswind of 21 knots and a headwind of 4 knots.
During the enroute climb phase, the aircraft ascended from 4,591 ft to 31,695 ft over a distance of 121 nm in 11 minutes. The climb began 1 mile northeast of CYYC Calgary Intl. Enroute level cruise commenced 7 miles southwest of Cardston and lasted for 52 minutes, covering a distance of 901 nm.
The enroute descent phase started 15 miles east of KTNP Twentynine Palms, during which the aircraft descended from 33,493 ft to 2,101 ft over a distance of 114 nm in 18 minutes. The aircraft eventually landed on runway 27 at KSAN San Diego Intl, with a runway length of 6,871 ft. The touchdown occurred 463 ft from the threshold, with a touchdown speed of 148 knots and a Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI) reading of -598 ft/min. The local weather at the time of landing included a temperature of 32°F, with calm winds.
The total flight distance covered was 1,145 nm, with a total flight time of 149 minutes. The aircraft consumed 17,912 lbs of fuel during the flight.
First, congratulations on achieving a landing score of 94.4%! This is an excellent achievement and shows your proficiency as a pilot. Let's dive deeper into the analysis of each phase of the landing to see where improvements can be made.
During the Approach Phase, it's great to see that the glideslope alignment was excellent. This is crucial for ensuring a smooth and accurate approach to the runway. However, it is noted that the speed was slightly above target. Paying closer attention to maintaining the correct speed during this phase will help improve overall landing performance.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, it's positive to see that the threshold height was good. This indicates that you have a good sense of altitude awareness. However, there is room for improvement in the landing flare. A poor landing flare can result in a harder touchdown, so focusing on this aspect during training or practice sessions can lead to smoother landings in the future.
Switching to the Touchdown Phase, the analysis shows that the touchdown rate was heavy and the speed was a little above target. Maintaining a proper rate of descent and speed control during this phase is essential for a successful touchdown. However, it's promising to see that the touchdown distance was inside the touchdown zone and the runway touchdown position was very good. These are key indicators of good landing technique.
In conclusion, while your overall landing score is impressive, there are areas within each phase that can be fine-tuned to further improve your performance. By focusing on maintaining optimal speed, improving the landing flare, and ensuring a smooth touchdown rate, you can elevate your skills as a pilot and strive for even higher landing scores in the future. Keep up the great work and continue practicing and refining your techniques to achieve even greater success in your landings.
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