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There are several things that can go wrong during the flare, carrying too much speed over the threshold, starting the flare at the wrong height and inconsistent flight control inputs, all contribute to a poor flare resulting in a hard touchdown or a float down the runway.
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Two stabilised approach gates, each with six checks at 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 3,890 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 555 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Frankfurt Airport, the RJ85 aircraft began its journey on runway 18, accelerating down the 1,440-meter takeoff distance, which represented 36% of the available runway. At a liftoff speed of 142 knots, the aircraft lifted off into the local weather conditions, characterized by a temperature of 15°C and a gentle headwind of 4 knots. The wind direction was from the northwest, with a crosswind component of just 1 knot.
As the aircraft climbed away from Frankfurt, it began its enroute climb 2 miles west of Moerfelden-Walldorf, rising from 1,300 feet above sea level to 28,524 feet in just 20 minutes, covering a distance of 110 nautical miles. The climb was followed by a level cruise, which lasted 17 minutes and covered 113 nautical miles, before the aircraft began another climb 3 miles east of Berguen, Switzerland. This climb was more modest, increasing the aircraft's altitude by 1,978 feet in just 3 minutes, as it prepared for its final cruise phase. The RJ85 then entered a level cruise 1 mile northwest of Grosio, Italy, which lasted 16 minutes and covered a significant 220 nautical miles.
As the aircraft began its descent overhead Montegabbione, Italy, it started its final approach to runway 16L at Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport. The approach was made from the north, with the aircraft aligning perfectly with the runway. The landing was successful, with the touchdown point located 131 meters beyond the touchdown zone. The total landing distance was 1,075 meters, representing just 28% of the available runway. After a smooth rollout, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, completing its journey of 582 nautical miles, which had taken 99 minutes and consumed 3,748 kilograms of fuel.
The aircraft touched down on runway 16L at LIRF Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport with a threshold speed of 122 kt, meeting the target. The touchdown point was 131 m beyond the touchdown zone, indicating a slight over-run. The touchdown speed of 107 kt was within the acceptable range, while the touchdown rate of -210 fpm was slightly higher than desired, resulting in a fair assessment.
The approach quality was excellent, with a heading of 163.0° and a distance of 4 nm from the runway at 1,273 ft above ground level. The aircraft maintained perfect runway touchdown alignment, and the runway rollout alignment was also flawless. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 24 °C and a gentle headwind of 3 kt, contributed to a smooth landing.
The overall performance of the aircraft was impressive, with a total landing distance of 1,075 m, which accounted for 28% of the runway length. This achievement earned the aircraft a score of 98.5%. The crew's skillful handling of the aircraft and the favorable weather conditions combined to produce a nearly flawless landing.
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