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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 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 1,894 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 488 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Sofia Airport (LBSF), the Boeing 737-600 began its journey by taxiing from the parking area to the runway, a process that took approximately 5 minutes and covered a distance of 1 nautical mile. As the aircraft lined up on runway 27, it was cleared for departure, and the takeoff roll commenced. The aircraft lifted off the ground at a speed of 135 knots, having covered a distance of 2,221 meters, which represented 62% of the runway length.
As the aircraft climbed away from Sofia, it began its enroute climb, which started overhead the airport and continued for 42 minutes, during which time it ascended from 2,732 feet above sea level to 39,506 feet. This climb phase covered a distance of 312 nautical miles. Following the climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which lasted for 78 minutes and covered a distance of 634 nautical miles. The cruise phase took place approximately 1 mile east of Calinesti-Oas, Romania. The aircraft then began its enroute descent, which started 45 miles northeast of Faroesund, Sweden, and continued for 18 minutes, during which time it descended from 39,792 feet to 1,537 feet. This descent phase covered a distance of 124 nautical miles.
As the aircraft approached Mariehamn Airport (EFMA), it began its final approach to runway 21, which it executed from the northeast. The aircraft touched down on the runway at a speed of 116 knots, which was slightly faster than the recommended threshold speed. The touchdown point was 66 meters beyond the touchdown zone, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good. Following touchdown, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, a process that took less than 1 minute and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 1,078 nautical miles, and the aircraft used 6,452 kilograms of fuel during the flight, which lasted for 145 minutes.
The Boeing 737-600 touched down on runway 21 at EFMA Mariehamn Airport with a score of 99.2%. The aircraft approached the runway from the north east, aligning with the heading of 203.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,516 feet above ground level. The approach quality was satisfactory, with a good threshold height and a threshold speed of 124 knots, which was within the acceptable range.
As the aircraft made contact with the runway, it touched down 66 meters beyond the touchdown zone, with a touchdown speed of 116 knots, slightly above the ideal speed. The touchdown rate of -238 feet per minute was fair, indicating a moderate deceleration. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, with the aircraft maintaining its centerline position. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15°C and a gentle headwind of 3 knots, contributed to a smooth landing.
The total landing distance of 920 meters was 49% of the runway length, indicating a relatively short rollout. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, with the aircraft maintaining its centerline position throughout the deceleration phase. Overall, the landing was satisfactory, with the aircraft demonstrating good control and stability throughout the approach, touchdown, and rollout phases.
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