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Fly a steeper descent on final so you cross the threshold at 50 ft agl instead of 74 ft agl.
What happened: The aircraft crossed the threshold at 74 ft agl against a 50 ft agl target, well above the normal profile. The touchdown point was also long at 1,256 m against a 457 m target, a pattern often seen after high threshold crossings.
Watch for: Radio altimeter against the 50 ft threshold crossing target on short final.
Ground effect becomes significant below about one wingspan of height. A Cessna 172, with a 36 ft span, enters ground effect at flare height - the float it feels in the hold-off is ground effect arriving on cue. An A320, with a span around 117 ft, has been in ground effect since before the threshold and there is no sudden cushion to feel, only a gradual reduction in induced drag that lengthens any float you allow.
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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 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway. They are the approach's score: the checks passed out of the checks that ran.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,819 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,819 m of the 2,708 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 1,256 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Los Angeles International Airport (KLAX), the Boeing 777-300 initiated its takeoff roll on runway 25R. The aircraft accelerated to a liftoff speed of 194 kt, clearing the runway threshold at 1,522 meters, which was 45% of the runway's length. The local weather conditions at the time were characterized by a temperature of 23 °C, a wind speed of 6 kt from 270°, resulting in a 6 kt headwind and a negligible crosswind.
As the aircraft climbed out of KLAX, it transitioned into an enroute climb, ascending from 1,029 ft to 30,991 ft in 17 minutes, covering a distance of 120 nm. The climb phase was followed by a level cruise, which lasted 16 minutes and covered 138 nm. The aircraft then initiated another climb, this time from 31,258 ft to 32,937 ft, before entering a prolonged level cruise phase that lasted 189 minutes and covered 1,626 nm. The flight continued with multiple climb and cruise phases, with the aircraft eventually entering a descent phase over Eastbourne, England. The descent from 37,006 ft to 1,692 ft took 31 minutes and covered 169 nm.
The Boeing 777-300 then began its final approach to runway 27R at Charles de Gaulle International Airport (LFPG), aligning with the runway from the east. The aircraft touched down 699 meters beyond the touchdown zone, with a touchdown speed of 137 kt and a firm touchdown rate of -311 fpm. The total landing distance was 1,596 meters, which was 59% of the runway's length. Following a smooth rollout, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, completing a total flight distance of 5,208 nm in 620 minutes, with a fuel consumption of 82,669 kg.
The Boeing 777-300 touched down on runway 27R at LFPG Charles de Gaulle International Airport with a firm touchdown rate of -311 fpm, indicating a controlled descent. The aircraft's speed at touchdown was 137 kt, which was within the acceptable range. The touchdown point was 699 m beyond the touchdown zone, suggesting a slightly long touchdown but still within the safe limits. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft centered on the runway.
As the aircraft rolled out, it maintained perfect alignment with the runway centerline, demonstrating excellent control and stability. The total landing distance of 1,596 m was 59% of the runway length, which is within the acceptable range. The threshold height at 74 ft agl was well above the target, indicating a good approach path angle. The threshold speed of 145 kt was also good, suggesting a well-managed approach. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 6 °C and a light headwind of 1 kt, did not pose any significant challenges to the landing.
Overall, the landing was considered good, with a score of 84.9%. The approach quality was satisfactory, with a good threshold speed and a firm touchdown rate. However, the touchdown point was slightly beyond the touchdown zone, which may have been due to a slight over-rotation or a slightly long approach. Nevertheless, the aircraft's performance during the rollout phase was excellent, with perfect alignment and a controlled deceleration.
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