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Departure
Make small rudder corrections against a point at the far end to hold the centreline.
What happened: During the ground roll you drifted 5 m off the runway centreline.
Watch for: Watch runway alignment against the centreline, correcting with small rudder inputs.
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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.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,609 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,609 m of the 3,236 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 305 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
This Boeing 777-300 flight began its journey from Singapore Changi Airport's runway 20C, taking off into a warm morning with a temperature of 35°C and a gentle wind blowing at 6 kt from 170°, consisting of a 3 kt crosswind and a 5 kt headwind. The aircraft lifted off the ground at a speed of 192 kt after covering 2,350 meters of runway, which accounted for 58% of the total runway length.
As the plane soared into the skies, it started its initial enroute climb around 2 miles southwest of Changi Air Base (East) in Singapore. Over the next 20 minutes, the aircraft ascended from an altitude of 1,033 feet above sea level to a height of 29,778 feet, covering a distance of 106 nautical miles. Following this initial climb, the plane settled into a level cruise for 38 minutes, during which it traveled an impressive 337 nautical miles north of Tangkak in Johor, Malaysia.
However, the flight wasn't without its climbs. At various points, the plane climbed to higher altitudes, including a brief ascent from 30,032 feet to 31,753 feet north of Langsa/Kuala Beukah in Indonesia, and another climb from 31,851 feet to 33,825 feet south of Khed in India. The plane maintained a level cruise for extended periods, often lasting over 180 minutes, and covering vast distances of over 1,500 nautical miles.
As the plane continued its journey, it encountered a variety of weather conditions, but ultimately, the crew skillfully navigated it to its final destination – Zürich Airport in Germany. The plane began its descent around 1 mile east of Prem in Bavaria, Germany, starting at an altitude of 36,250 feet and gradually descending to 2,801 feet in just 20 minutes. After this successful descent, the plane lined up for its final approach to runway 34, coming in from the southeast at 4 nautical miles out and 1,389 feet above ground level.
The landing on runway 34 was a smooth one, with the plane touching down just 178 meters beyond the touchdown zone. Although the touchdown speed was a bit fast at 140 kt, the landing rate was excellent at -87 fpm, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Following the landing, the plane taxied to the parking area, taking just 2 minutes to cover a distance of less than 1 nautical mile.
This extensive journey, which spanned a total distance of 5,657 nautical miles, used 98,668 kg of fuel and consumed a total of 716 minutes.
A Boeing 777-300 aircraft safely landed on runway 34 at Zürich Airport (LSZH) using a south-easterly approach from a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,389 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft's heading during the final approach was 335.0°, which is perfectly aligned with the runway.
The aircraft's touchdown point was 178 meters beyond the designated touchdown zone, indicating a slightly delayed or extended touchdown. However, the aircraft's speed at touchdown was 140 kt, which is a bit faster than the desirable threshold speed of 141 kt. Nevertheless, the touchdown speed was not excessively high, and the aircraft was able to handle the descent accordingly.
The rate of descent during touchdown was an excellent -87 fpm, demonstrating a well-controlled and stabilized approach. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, suggesting that the aircraft was well-positioned and on course for landing.
The prevailing weather conditions were characterized by a moderate temperature of 16°C and a light headwind of 1 kt. The crosswind component was equally slight, at 1 kt. These favorable conditions undoubtedly contributed to a smoother landing.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft utilized a significant portion of the available runway length, covering 56% of the 3,236-meter-long runway at LSZH. This is a relatively efficient use of the runway, considering the aircraft's weight and size.
The runway rollout alignment was also perfectly executed, suggesting that the pilots maintained control and stability throughout the braking and deceleration phase. Overall, the landing was a solid demonstration of the pilots' skills and experience, as well as the aircraft's capabilities and performance.
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