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Slow the descent speed
Below 10,000 ft you are typically limited to 250 kt indicated (a US rule that much of the world mirrors in some form, though not universally). This forces a deceleration around 10,000 ft whether the profile wants one or not, so plan for it rather than discovering it.
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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.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 3,646 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 311 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a taxiing period from the parking to the runway, which took 9 minutes and covered a distance of 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a Boeing 737-800, then departed from runway 01 at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (KDCA). The takeoff distance was 1,106 meters, which accounted for 51% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 149 knots.
The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of -5°C, with a wind speed of 13 knots from a direction of 280°. This resulted in a crosswind of 12 knots and a headwind of 3 knots. The aircraft climbed to an altitude of 32,326 feet above sea level (asl) over the Washington Potomac Washington area, increasing its altitude by 31,292 feet in 16 minutes and covering a distance of 73 nautical miles.
The enroute climb was followed by a level cruise, which started 3 miles northwest of Edinburg, Virginia, and lasted for 29 minutes. During this period, the aircraft covered a distance of 182 nautical miles. The cruise was then interrupted by a descent, which began 6 miles north of Chesapeake, Ohio, and lasted for 19 minutes. The aircraft descended from an altitude of 32,497 feet asl to 6,298 feet asl, covering a distance of 87 nautical miles.
The descent was followed by another level cruise, which started 5 miles southeast of Alexandria, Kentucky, and lasted for 3 minutes. The aircraft covered a distance of 3 nautical miles during this brief period. The cruise was then interrupted by another descent, which began 6 miles south of the 45OH Boober Airport in New Richmond, Ohio, and lasted for 7 minutes. The aircraft descended from an altitude of 6,304 feet asl to 2,172 feet asl, covering a distance of 18 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 27 at Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (KCVG) was made from the east, with the aircraft heading 270° at an altitude of 1,284 feet above ground level (agl) and a distance of 4 nautical miles from the runway. The landing was successful, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a speed of 135 knots. The touchdown distance was 310 meters, and the touchdown rate was firm at -377 feet per minute.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of -17°C, with a wind speed of 11 knots from a direction of 220°. This resulted in a crosswind of 8 knots and a headwind of 7 knots. The total landing distance was 1,298 meters, which accounted for 36% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was very good.
The taxiing period from the runway to the parking took 6 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 371 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 92 minutes. The aircraft used 3,442 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Boeing 737-800 aircraft successfully landed at KCVG Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport, achieving a high score of 97.3%. The final approach to runway 27 was conducted from the east, with the aircraft heading 270.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,284 feet above ground level (agl).
The landing was executed with precision, with a good threshold height and a threshold speed of 137 knots, which is within the acceptable range. The touchdown distance of 310 meters was also satisfactory, indicating that the aircraft was able to maintain a stable approach and touchdown. However, the touchdown speed of 135 knots was slightly faster than desired, which may have resulted in a firmer touchdown rate.
The touchdown rate of -377 feet per minute (fpm) was firm, but still within the acceptable range. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating that the aircraft was properly aligned with the runway centerline at touchdown. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were cold, with a temperature of -17°C, and a moderate wind of 11 knots from 220°. The crosswind component was 8 knots, while the headwind component was 7 knots.
The total landing distance of 1,298 meters was 36% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance. This suggests that the aircraft was able to maintain a stable approach and touchdown, and that the pilot was able to control the aircraft effectively during the landing. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating that the aircraft was properly aligned with the runway centerline during the rollout phase.
Overall, the landing was executed with precision and control, and the aircraft was able to maintain a stable approach and touchdown. The high score of 97.3% reflects the pilot's skill and experience in executing a safe and successful landing.
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