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Work on the flare
Arrive slow and the sink rate at the threshold is already above schedule, the flare is short because there is no energy to extend it, and the touchdown is hard in a way that feels exactly like a late flare. Diagnosing a slow arrival as a late flare is the catastrophic misread: you respond by flaring earlier, which bleeds more speed, which makes the next one worse. The tiebreaker is threshold speed against VRef, not feel. Never diagnose a flare without it.
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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 2,004 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 2,004 m of the 3,810 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 644 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the Boeing 737-800 started with a smooth taxi from the parking area to the runway, taking 10 minutes to cover 2 nautical miles. The departure roll was from runway 23 at ZYHB Taiping, with a takeoff distance of 1,512 meters (47% of the runway). The liftoff speed was 155 knots. The local weather during departure was 5°C with a 2-knot wind coming from 190°, resulting in a 1-knot crosswind and a 2-knot headwind.
The enroute climb began 1 mile southwest of ZYHB Taiping, climbing from 1,469 feet above sea level to 33,512 feet, an increase of 32,043 feet over 17 minutes and 98 nautical miles. The level cruise phase started 4 miles east of ZYCC Dafangshen Changchun and lasted 106 minutes, covering 711 nautical miles.
The enroute descent commenced 70 miles northeast of Huilong, descending from 34,955 feet to 1,982 feet in 22 minutes and covering 98 nautical miles. Another brief level cruise segment followed, beginning 11 miles southeast of ZSPD Pudong Shanghai and lasting 2 minutes over 5 nautical miles.
The landing took place on runway 34R at ZSPD Pudong, a runway with a length of 3,810 meters. The height at threshold was 66 feet above ground level, with a speed of 143 knots. The touchdown occurred 644 meters from the threshold at a speed of 141 knots, with a vertical speed indicator reading of -247 feet per minute. The local weather during landing was 20°C with a 5-knot wind coming from 300°, resulting in a 3-knot crosswind and a 4-knot headwind. The total landing distance was 1,926 meters, which accounted for 51% of the runway length.
Lastly, the taxi back to the parking area from the runway took 8 minutes to cover less than 1 nautical mile. The entire flight covered a distance of 922 nautical miles, lasting 174 minutes and consuming 7,196 kilograms of fuel.
First off, congratulations on achieving a landing score of 91.0%! That's a fantastic accomplishment and shows great skill and proficiency in handling the aircraft during the various phases of landing.
Let's break down the analysis of each phase of the landing to see where improvements can be made to potentially increase the score even further.
During the Approach Phase, it's great to hear that there was good glideslope alignment, indicating a smooth descent towards the runway. This is crucial for setting up a successful landing. However, it's important to ensure that the alignment is consistently maintained throughout the approach to prevent any deviations.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, it's noted that the threshold height was above target and there was a very poor landing flare. This suggests that adjustments can be made to improve the descent and flare technique to achieve a smoother touchdown. Proper timing and control during these critical moments can greatly impact the overall quality of the landing.
In the Touchdown Phase, the touchdown rate was fair and the speed was on target, both positive points. However, it's worth addressing the fact that the touchdown point was 230 m beyond the touchdown zone. This indicates a need to work on precision and accuracy in aiming for the designated touchdown spot. Additionally, the runway touchdown position being 2.6 m from the centerline suggests a slight deviation that could be corrected with improved alignment and control.
Lastly, in the Rollout Phase, it's highlighted that the runway alignment was very good, which is a great way to conclude the landing process. Maintaining this alignment throughout the rollout phase ensures a safe and smooth exit from the runway.
Overall, while the landing score is already impressive, there are areas within the Approach, Landing, and Touchdown Phases that can be fine-tuned to further enhance the performance. Paying attention to details such as alignment, descent technique, flare execution, touchdown accuracy, and runway positioning will help in achieving an even higher score and ultimately improving the overall landing proficiency. Keep up the good work and continue practicing to refine your skills!
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