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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.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 5,728 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,728 ft of the 8,220 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 2,321 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 777-200ER aircraft. The pre-flight taxiing process from the parking area to the runway took approximately 11 minutes and covered a distance of 2 nautical miles. The departure roll took place on runway 08 at KDEN Denver International Airport, with a takeoff distance of 7,758 feet, which accounted for 65% of the runway length. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 165 knots.
As the flight progressed, it encountered various weather conditions, including a temperature of 71°F and winds of 4 knots at 230°. The crosswind was 2 knots, while the tailwind was 3 knots. The enroute climb began 3 miles east of KDEN Denver International Airport, where the aircraft ascended from 6,410 feet above sea level to 36,050 feet above sea level, an increase of 29,639 feet, in 21 minutes and covering 129 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise started 14 miles northeast of 96WY Cedar Creek Ranch Airport, Saratoga, Wyoming, and lasted for 168 minutes, covering a distance of 1,352 nautical miles. The aircraft then underwent another enroute climb, this time from 36,182 feet above sea level to 37,973 feet above sea level, an increase of 1,790 feet, in just 2 minutes and covering 13 nautical miles. The enroute level cruise resumed 8 miles south of PAPG Petersburg James A Johnson Airport, Petersburg, Alaska, and lasted for 202 minutes, covering a distance of 1,587 nautical miles.
The flight continued with another enroute climb, where the aircraft ascended from 37,790 feet above sea level to 39,774 feet above sea level, an increase of 1,984 feet, in 3 minutes and covering 29 nautical miles. The enroute level cruise started at a new location, Latitude: 56.2354731, Longitude: 177.1294901, and lasted for 230 minutes, covering a distance of 1,861 nautical miles.
As the flight approached its destination, it began its descent from 40,020 feet above sea level to 1,314 feet above sea level, a decrease of 38,706 feet, in 20 minutes and covering 86 nautical miles. The final approach to runway 16L at RJAA Narita International Airport was made from the northwest, heading 150.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,173 feet above ground level.
The landing on runway 16L was successful, with a touchdown point 954 feet beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed was 124 knots, which was good, while the touchdown rate was fair at -210 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 72°F and winds of 2 knots at 170°.
The total landing distance was 5,461 feet, which accounted for 66% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect. The post-landing taxiing process from the runway to the parking area took approximately 7 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 5,066 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 667 minutes, with a total fuel consumption of 144,363 pounds.
The Boeing 777-200ER aircraft successfully landed at RJAA Narita International Airport, demonstrating a high level of proficiency in its approach and landing procedures. The aircraft was approaching the runway from the north-west, heading 150.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,173 feet above ground level (agl).
The pilot's final approach to runway 16L was executed with precision, achieving a good threshold height and speed of 136 knots. This indicates that the pilot had a solid understanding of the aircraft's performance and was able to adjust its descent accordingly. The touchdown point was 954 feet beyond the touchdown zone, which is a relatively short distance, suggesting that the pilot had a good sense of the aircraft's speed and altitude.
The touchdown speed of 124 knots was also within the acceptable range, indicating that the pilot had successfully managed the aircraft's descent and was able to bring it to a safe and controlled touchdown. However, the touchdown rate of -210 feet per minute (fpm) was only fair, suggesting that the pilot may have been able to improve the aircraft's rate of descent to achieve a smoother touchdown.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 72°F and a light wind of 2 knots from 170°. The crosswind and headwind components were minimal, at 1 knot each, which made the landing even more challenging. Despite these conditions, the pilot was able to maintain perfect runway touchdown alignment, which is a critical aspect of a safe and controlled landing.
The total landing distance of 5,461 feet was 66% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. This suggests that the pilot had a good understanding of the aircraft's performance and was able to optimize its descent to achieve a safe and efficient landing. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating that the pilot had maintained control of the aircraft throughout the landing process.
Overall, the Boeing 777-200ER aircraft's landing at RJAA Narita International Airport was a success, with the pilot demonstrating a high level of proficiency in its approach and landing procedures. The landing was executed with precision and control, and the pilot was able to achieve a safe and efficient touchdown despite challenging weather conditions.
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