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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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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 5,306 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,306 ft of the 9,011 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 2,016 ft past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the Boeing 737-800 began with a taxi from the parking area to the runway at KDCA Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, lasting 11 minutes and covering 1 nm. The departure roll took place on runway 19 with a takeoff distance of 3,994 ft, which was 56% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 143 kt. The local weather at the time of departure was 71 °F with a wind of 7 kt coming from 180 °, resulting in a 1 kt crosswind and a 7 kt headwind.
The enroute climb began 1 mile north of Alexandria, Virginia, climbing from 959 ft asl to 37,978 ft asl in 19 minutes, covering a distance of 124 nm. The level cruise portion of the flight started 5 miles east of 94VA Highview Farms Airport Appomattox, Virginia, and lasted 52 minutes, covering 397 nm.
The enroute descent commenced 5 miles northeast of Saint Simons Island, Georgia, descending from 38,003 ft asl to 1,393 ft asl in 29 minutes, covering a distance of 165 nm. The final approach to runway 17L at KMCO Orlando International Airport came from the north, heading 179.0 ° at 4 nm and 1,278 ft agl. The landing on runway 17L at KMCO Orlando International Airport was successful, with a runway length of 9,032 ft. The touchdown speed was slightly above the target at 140 kt, with the touchdown point being 663 ft beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown rate was fair at -243 ft/m, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect.
The total landing distance was 5,053 ft, which was 56% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect. Taxiing from the runway to the parking area took 17 minutes and covered 3 nm. The total flight distance was 696 nm, taking 133 minutes and using 9,934 lbs of fuel. The local weather at the destination was 66 °F.
Overall, the flight was smooth and successful, with accurate maneuvering during takeoff, climb, cruise, descent, and landing phases. The Boeing 737-800 performed well throughout the journey, showcasing efficiency and precision in handling various flight conditions.
The Boeing 737-800 touched down on runway 17L at KMCO Orlando International Airport with a score of 95.8%. The aircraft began its final approach from the north, heading 179.0° at 4 nm and 1,278 ft above ground level. The approach quality was satisfactory, with a good threshold height allowing the crew to maintain a stable descent. However, the threshold speed was slightly above the target at 140 kt, indicating a slight deviation from the optimal landing speed.
As the aircraft made contact with the runway, the touchdown point was 663 ft beyond the touchdown zone, with a touchdown speed of 131 kt, which was a little fast. The touchdown rate of -243 fpm was fair, indicating a moderate deceleration. Notably, the runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft centered on the runway. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 66 °F, did not appear to have any significant impact on the landing.
The total landing distance of 5,053 ft was 56% of the runway length, indicating a relatively short landing distance. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, with the aircraft maintaining its centerline alignment throughout the rollout phase. Overall, the landing was satisfactory, with the crew demonstrating good control and precision throughout the approach, touchdown, and rollout phases.
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