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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.
Two stabilised approach gates, each with seven checks, where the approach path is 305 m and 152 m above the runway.
At the 305 m gate: sink rate above what the glideslope needed.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 3,509 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 239 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Taxiing from the parking area to the runway at Falcone–Borsellino Airport in Palermo, Sicily, took approximately 9 minutes and covered a distance of 2 nautical miles. The Boeing 737-800 then began its departure roll on runway 25, utilizing 1,173 meters, or 39% of the runway's length, to achieve liftoff at a speed of 141 knots. The local weather conditions at the time of departure featured a temperature of 17 degrees Celsius, with a light wind of 5 knots from 181 degrees, resulting in a 5-knot crosswind and a 2-knot headwind.
As the aircraft climbed out of Palermo, it ascended from an initial altitude of 329 meters above sea level to a cruising altitude of 11,291 meters, an increase of 10,961.9 meters, in just 19 minutes and covering a distance of 116 nautical miles. The enroute climb phase was followed by a 34-minute level cruise, during which the aircraft covered 254 nautical miles, 78 miles southwest of Ponza, Italy. The descent phase began 23 miles south of Riomaggiore, Italy, and saw the aircraft descend from 11,262 meters to 1,226 meters in 22 minutes, covering a distance of 119 nautical miles. The aircraft then entered a series of short level cruises, lasting a total of 4 minutes, before commencing its final approach to runway 35L at Milan Malpensa International Airport.
The final approach was initiated from the south, with the aircraft heading 349.0 degrees at an altitude of 485.5 meters above ground level and 4 nautical miles from the runway. The landing was executed on runway 35L, which featured a length of 3,509 meters. The touchdown speed of 131 knots was slightly above the target, while the touchdown distance of 237 meters was within acceptable limits. The total landing distance of 1,074 meters, or 31% of the runway's length, was also satisfactory, with the runway rollout alignment being very good. The total flight distance of 500 nautical miles was completed in 83 minutes, with the aircraft consuming 3,203 kilograms of fuel.
The Boeing 737-800 touched down on runway 35L at LIMC Milan Malpensa International Airport, showcasing a good threshold height. The aircraft's approach quality was satisfactory, with a heading of 349.0° at 4 nm and 485.5 meters above ground level. The threshold speed was notably higher than the target, reaching 134 knots, which may have contributed to the slightly fast touchdown speed of 131 knots. This resulted in a heavy touchdown rate of -3.1 meters per second.
The aircraft's touchdown characteristics were generally good, with a touchdown distance of 237 meters. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating precise control and adherence to the centerline. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 11°C and a gentle wind of 3 knots at 200°, did not pose any significant challenges. The crosswind component was minimal at 2 knots, while the tailwind component was 3 knots, which may have contributed to the slightly fast touchdown speed.
The total landing distance of 1,074 meters was within the acceptable range, accounting for 31% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was very good, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control and stability during the critical phases of the landing. Overall, the landing performance scored 94.0%, reflecting a high level of proficiency and adherence to standard operating procedures.
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