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Keep the wings level on final
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.
One stabilised approach gate: five checks where the approach path is 500 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate was not assessed, because the approach did not join final that far out.
Side view — the last 1,527 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,527 m of the 2,753 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 348 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in question was operated by a Boeing 737-800 aircraft, which departed from Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (LHBP) on runway 13L. The takeoff roll was 1,224 meters long, covering 33% of the runway, and the aircraft lifted off at a speed of 152 knots. The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 3°C and a wind speed of 1 knot from 180°, resulting in a negligible crosswind and headwind.
After departing from Budapest, the aircraft began its enroute climb, which started overhead Vecses, Hungary. The climb was a significant one, with the aircraft ascending from 1,478 feet above sea level to 32,257 feet, an increase of 30,778 feet in just 19 minutes. This climb phase covered a distance of 118 nautical miles. The aircraft then entered a level cruise phase, which lasted for 21 minutes and covered 169 nautical miles, starting 1 mile south east of Broganci, Croatia.
The flight continued with a series of enroute level cruises and descents, with the aircraft passing through various points in Croatia, Montenegro, and Albania. Notably, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase for 2 minutes, covering 6 nautical miles, 6 miles west of Lac, Albania. The final descent phase began 1 mile north of Mamurras, Albania, and the aircraft descended from 2,982 feet above sea level to 1,394 feet in just 3 minutes, covering 7 nautical miles.
The aircraft then began its final approach to runway 17 at Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa, flying from the north at a heading of 174.0° and an altitude of 1,265 feet above ground level. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 7°C and a wind speed of 2 knots from 140°, resulting in a negligible crosswind and headwind.
The landing was successful, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a speed of 136 knots and a distance of 347 meters. The touchdown rate was fair at -203 feet per minute, but the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The aircraft then taxied to the parking area, taking 4 minutes and covering less than 1 nautical mile.
Overall, the flight was a successful one, with the aircraft covering a total distance of 378 nautical miles in 72 minutes and using 3,565 kilograms of fuel. The flight crew demonstrated excellent skills and precision, navigating the aircraft through various phases of flight with ease and precision.
The Boeing 737-800 aircraft successfully landed at LATI Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa, achieving a score of 99.8%. The final approach to runway 17 was executed from the north, heading 174.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,265 feet above ground level.
The aircraft touched down on the runway with a good threshold height, and the threshold speed was also satisfactory at 142 knots. The touchdown distance of 347 meters was within the acceptable range, and the touchdown speed of 136 knots was also good. However, the touchdown rate of -203 feet per minute was only fair, indicating that the aircraft could have been brought down to the ground more smoothly.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 7°C and a gentle wind of 2 knots at 140°. The crosswind component was minimal at 1 knot, and the headwind component was also 1 knot. These conditions contributed to a smooth and stable approach.
The total landing distance of 1,446 meters was 53% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating that the aircraft was brought to a stop in a straight line and without any deviation from the centerline of the runway.
Overall, the landing was a success, with the aircraft touching down safely and smoothly on the runway. The high score of 99.8% reflects the pilot's skill and experience in executing a precise and controlled landing.
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