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MY FS FLIGHTS
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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 6.2 m off the runway centreline.
Watch for: Watch runway alignment against the centreline, correcting with small rudder inputs.
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A small uncorrected heading error at 40 knots becomes a metre of offset per second by 100 knots, noticed only at rotation, producing a crabbed liftoff. Root cause is nearly always eyes on the tape instead of the far end of the runway. Small heading changes displace a distant point visibly long before the nearby centreline stripes look wrong.
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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 1,755 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,755 m of the 3,621 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 465 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
A Boeing 777F took off from runway 35R at LTFM İstanbul Airport, located in the area known as Arnavutköy in Istanbul, Turkey. The aircraft began rolling down the runway at a temperature of 22°C, with a 5 kt headwind and a crosswind of 2 kt. After a takeoff distance of 2,141 m, which accounted for 53% of the runway's length, the aircraft lifted off at a speed of 171 kt.
The initial enroute climb began 2 miles northwest of the airport, where the aircraft ascended from 1,277 ft to 34,584 ft over a distance of 99 nm, taking approximately 18 minutes to achieve a staggering altitude gain of 33,307 ft. Subsequently, the plane entered a level cruise 11 miles north of Hamdibey in Canakkale, Turkey, and covered an enormous distance of 998 nm over the course of 134 minutes.
As the journey continued, the aircraft underwent another enroute climb, this time rising from 35,504 ft to 37,265 ft over the area surrounding HL66 Tamanhint Airport in Tamanhint, Libya, a relatively short but steep climb of 1,761 ft in merely 2 minutes. Following this brief ascent, the aircraft entered another level cruise, this time hovering over HLLS Sabha Airport in Sabha, Libya, and covering 1,030 nm over the duration of 126 minutes.
The enroute descent phase began 25 miles southeast of Zaria in Kaduna State, Nigeria, as the plane descended from 37,409 ft to 9,968 ft over the course of 93 nm in a mere 14 minutes, registering an altitude decrease of 27,441 ft. Subsequently, the aircraft entered a 501-minute level cruise at an altitude of approximately 9,936 ft, covering a mere 1 nm. This unusual and lengthy cruise phase was followed by a descent over the region near Suleja in Niger State, Nigeria, where the aircraft dropped from 9,936 ft to 2,390 ft in just 7 minutes and 26 nm, registering a significant altitude decrease of 7,546 ft.
Upon nearing its destination, the aircraft proceeded towards runway 22 at DNAA Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, descending from 2,390 ft agl at a heading of 215.0° at a distance of 4 nm. Landing on the runway, the aircraft touched down at a speed of 143 kt, which was within the acceptable threshold speed. The touchdown point was located 54 m beyond the designated touchdown zone, while the touchdown rate of -156 fpm was within the acceptable margin.
Taxiing to the parking area following the landing took 5 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nm. The total flight distance was 2,268 nm, with the entire journey taking approximately 316 minutes, requiring a significant 39,534 kg of fuel to be consumed to ensure the successful completion of the flight.
The Boeing 777F aircraft successfully landed at DNAA Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, completing a precise approach. With an approach speed of 215.0° heading from the north-east at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,282 feet above ground level, the aircraft showcased impressive control and accuracy.
Upon landing on runway 22, a 3,621-meter-long runway, the aircraft achieved a good threshold height, indicating a well-executed descent. The threshold speed of 143 kt was also satisfactory, demonstrating the pilots' expertise in managing the aircraft's speed. The touchdown point, located 54 meters beyond the touchdown zone, suggests a smooth and steady approach, with the aircraft landing within a acceptable margin.
The touchdown speed of 135 kt was also impressive, indicating a controlled and gradual descent. Furthermore, the touchdown rate of -156 feet per minute (fpm) was good, signifying that the aircraft landed within a normal and safe rate.
However, there was a slight deviation in the runway touchdown position, being 3.8 meters off from the centerline. Despite this minor adjustment, the local weather conditions, with a temperature of 27°C and minimal wind, played in favor of the landing.
The wind conditions of 6 kt at 180°, resulting in a headwind of 5 kt and a crosswind of 3 kt, presented a manageable challenge for the pilots. They effectively utilized their aeronautical skills to navigate the aircraft towards a successful landing.
In terms of landing performance, the Boeing 777F demonstrated an impressive total landing distance of 1,680 meters, which accounts for approximately 46% of the runway length. This showcases the aircraft's capacity and the pilots' abilities to bring the plane to a safe stop, even in the face of minor deviations.
One of the notable aspects of this landing was the runway rollout alignment, which was very good. This suggests that the pilots effectively controlled the aircraft's brakes and steering during rollout, allowing for a precise alignment with the runway centerline.
Overall, this Boeing 777F landing at DNAA Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport was highly impressive, with the aircraft and its pilots demonstrating exceptional control and coordination. The landing showcased a combination of technical skills and situational awareness, culminating in a safe and successful outcome.
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