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Keep the back pressure coming once the flare is established, holding the attitude instead of letting the nose drop.
What happened: Sink came back after the flare had arrested it, and that pattern usually carries the touchdown long - here it landed at 917 m against the 457 m aim point.
Watch for: Vertical speed indicator: a steady, shallow rate through the flare with no renewed sink before touchdown
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 2,039 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 2,039 m of the 3,641 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 917 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
A Boeing 777-300 departed San Francisco International Airport (KSFO) from runway 28L, taking off with a distance of 1,536 meters, which accounted for 46% of the runway length. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 184 knots, with a headwind of 10 knots and a temperature of 23 degrees Celsius. The local weather conditions were favorable for takeoff, with a gentle wind blowing at 10 knots from a direction of 295 degrees.
As the aircraft climbed to its initial cruising altitude, it passed over San Bruno, California, and continued to ascend to 32,965 feet above sea level. The enroute climb phase was followed by a level cruise, which lasted for 191 minutes and covered a distance of 1,698 nautical miles. The aircraft then began another climb phase, this time from 33,029 feet to 34,581 feet, before entering another level cruise phase. This pattern of climb and cruise continued until the aircraft reached its final cruising altitude. The enroute level cruise phases were interspersed with brief climb phases, which allowed the aircraft to adjust its altitude and maintain optimal fuel efficiency.
As the aircraft approached its destination, it began its descent from 37,006 feet above sea level to 7,265 feet. The descent phase was followed by a brief level cruise over Ripley, Surrey, England, before the aircraft began its final descent to 1,395 feet above sea level. The aircraft then lined up for a landing on runway 27L at London Heathrow Airport (EGLL), touching down at a speed of 134 knots and a distance of 1,968 meters from the threshold. The landing was successful, with a touchdown rate of -170 feet per minute and a runway touchdown alignment that was perfect. The aircraft then taxied to the parking area, completing a total flight distance of 4,970 nautical miles and using 77,501 kilograms of fuel.
The Boeing 777-300 touched down on runway 27L at EGLL London Heathrow Airport, marking a satisfactory conclusion to the approach from the east. The aircraft's final approach was characterized by a heading of 270.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,308 feet above ground level. Although the threshold height at 58 feet above ground level was slightly above the target, the threshold speed of 145 knots was well within acceptable limits.
As the aircraft made contact with the runway, it demonstrated good touchdown characteristics, with a speed of 134 knots and a descent rate of -170 feet per minute. The touchdown point was located 511 meters beyond the designated touchdown zone, but the runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating a high degree of control and precision. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 9°C and a gentle headwind of 4 knots, contributed to a smooth and stable approach.
The Boeing 777-300's rollout phase was equally impressive, with perfect alignment along the centerline of the runway. The total landing distance of 1,968 meters, representing 59% of the runway length, was within acceptable limits. Overall, the landing was deemed satisfactory, with a score of 88.7% reflecting the aircraft's ability to navigate the challenging approach and touchdown phases with precision and control.
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