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Departure
Use smaller, smoother aileron inputs to hold the climb bank angle near wings-level.
What happened: During Climb 3 the bank angle averaged 3.8°, well beyond a steady wings-level climb.
Watch for: Attitude indicator - bank angle, keeping it close to wings-level through the climb.
Arrival
Fly the flare as one continuous check of the sink rate from 23 ft, holding back pressure steadily rather than adjusting pitch piecemeal.
What happened: The flare drifted away from its intended profile rather than tracking it smoothly from 23 ft down to touchdown.
Watch for: Watch radio altitude and VSI through the flare, aiming to arrest the sink smoothly from 23 ft to touchdown.
See Arrival Landing
A typical trainer rotates in the mid-50s of knots - a 172 at around 55 KIAS, climbing out at a Vy in the low 70s, though check your own POH rather than memorising Cessna's numbers - and the transferable rule is that Vr sits just above the stall speed in takeoff configuration. Rotate early because "it felt ready" and the aircraft lifts off inside ground effect, where induced drag is reduced, then climbs out of it into more drag. On a marginal-performance day the result is an aircraft that lifts off and then refuses to climb, sagging back towards 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.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,562 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,562 m of the 4,010 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 540 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The Boeing 777-200ER aircraft took to the skies from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, departing from runway 16L. With a takeoff distance of 1,666 meters, or 46% of the runway, the aircraft lifted off at a speed of 171 knots. The local weather conditions at the time of departure were a temperature of 12 degrees Celsius, with a wind of 3 knots at 150 degrees, resulting in a crosswind of 1 knot and a headwind of 2 knots.
After clearing the airport, the aircraft began its climb, ascending from 1,418 feet above sea level to 33,723 feet, a gain of 32,306 feet in just 21 minutes. This significant climb was completed while covering a distance of 127 nautical miles. The aircraft then entered its enroute level cruise, which lasted for 114 minutes, covering a distance of 866 nautical miles.
As the aircraft continued on its journey, it encountered a series of climbs and descents, each with its own set of challenges. The first descent phase began approximately 81 miles east of Shanghai Pudong International Airport, where the aircraft descended from 38,048 feet to 3,473 feet in just 19 minutes. The aircraft then entered a brief period of level cruise, lasting for just 3 minutes, before beginning its final descent approach to runway 35R at Shanghai Pudong International Airport.
During the final approach, the aircraft was heading 342.0 degrees at an altitude of 4 nautical miles and 1,260 feet above ground level. The landing was smooth, with a touchdown speed of 125 knots, a touchdown rate of -93 feet per minute, and a runway touchdown alignment that was perfect. The total landing distance was 1,479 meters, or 37% of the runway.
After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, completing the journey in just 1 minute. The total flight distance was an impressive 5,039 nautical miles, which was completed in 725 minutes and required 87,329 kilograms of fuel..
The Boeing 777-200ER aircraft successfully landed at ZSPD Shanghai Pudong International Airport, achieving a high score of 94.4%. The final approach to runway 35R was conducted from the south, with the aircraft heading 342.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,260 feet above ground level.
The landing was executed smoothly, with a good threshold height and a threshold speed of 134 knots. The touchdown point was 122 meters beyond the touchdown zone, which is a relatively minor deviation. The touchdown speed of 125 knots was also within the acceptable range, indicating a controlled descent. The touchdown rate of -93 feet per minute was excellent, demonstrating a high degree of precision and control.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a wind speed of 11 knots from a direction of 32°. The crosswind component was 8 knots, while the headwind component was 7 knots. These conditions did not appear to have a significant impact on the landing, as the aircraft was able to maintain a stable approach and touchdown.
The total landing distance of 1,479 meters was 37% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance. This suggests that the aircraft was able to maintain a high degree of control and precision throughout the landing, and that the pilot was able to execute a smooth and controlled touchdown.
However, there was a slight deviation in the runway rollout alignment, with the aircraft being 8.0 meters off-centerline. This is a minor issue, but it does indicate that the pilot may have had some difficulty maintaining a perfectly aligned rollout. Overall, the landing was a success, and the aircraft was able to come to a stop safely and efficiently.
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