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Hold the approach aim point and let the aircraft settle onto 457 m instead of holding it off in the flare.
What happened: Touchdown point came 272 m past the target, landing at 729 m against the 457 m aim point, with threshold speed and the flare both within limits.
Watch for: Touchdown distance marker: 457 m from the threshold.
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 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,881 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 729 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Paphos International Airport, the Boeing 737-800 began its journey by taxiing from the parking area to the runway, a process that took 6 minutes and covered a distance of 2 nautical miles. As the aircraft lined up on runway 29, the local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 25 °C and a gentle wind of 2 kt at 249°. The takeoff roll commenced, and the aircraft lifted off the ground at a speed of 154 kt, utilizing 52% of the available runway length of 1,391 meters.
As the aircraft climbed to its cruising altitude, it began its ascent from 970 feet above sea level, eventually reaching 37,557 feet in 41 minutes, covering a distance of 279 nautical miles. The enroute climb phase was followed by a level cruise, which lasted for 158 minutes and spanned 1,185 nautical miles. The aircraft then commenced its descent, reducing its altitude from 38,005 feet to 2,994 feet in 23 minutes, covering 149 nautical miles. The final descent phase was initiated 1 mile north-west of Lesigny, France, and the aircraft touched down on runway 25 at Paris-Orly Airport, with a total landing distance of 1,180 meters, or 41% of the available runway length.
The landing was executed smoothly, with a touchdown speed of 123 kt and a rate of -74 fpm, indicating an excellent touchdown. The runway touchdown alignment was also very good, and the aircraft came to a stop in perfect alignment after the rollout. The total flight distance was 1,639 nautical miles, and the aircraft used 10,983 kg of fuel during the journey, which lasted a total of 238 minutes. The taxiing from the runway to the parking area took a mere 2 minutes, bringing the flight to a successful conclusion.
The Boeing 737-800 touched down on runway 25 at LFPO Paris-Orly Airport with a satisfactory approach quality, demonstrating good control and precision throughout the descent. The aircraft maintained a steady heading of 254.0° as it descended from 4 nautical miles out, at an altitude of 1,251 feet above ground level. The approach was characterized by a stable and consistent rate of descent, culminating in a good threshold height.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed was well-managed, reaching a speed of 123 kt, which was within the acceptable range. The touchdown point was located 317 meters beyond the touchdown zone, indicating a slight over-run. However, the touchdown rate of -74 fpm was excellent, demonstrating a high degree of control and precision. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, with the aircraft maintaining a precise centerline alignment throughout the touchdown phase.
The rollout phase was characterized by perfect alignment, with the aircraft maintaining a consistent centerline path as it decelerated. The total landing distance of 1,180 meters was 41% of the runway length, indicating a relatively short landing distance. Overall, the landing was scored 96.9%, reflecting a high degree of proficiency and control throughout the approach, touchdown, and rollout phases. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 16°C and a light headwind of 3 kt, contributed to a stable and predictable landing environment.
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