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Fly a steeper descent on final so you cross the threshold at 50 ft agl instead of 100 ft agl.
What happened: The aircraft crossed the threshold at 100 ft agl against a 50 ft agl target, well above the normal profile. The touchdown point was also long at 931 m against a 457 m target, a pattern often seen after high threshold crossings.
Watch for: Radio altimeter against the 50 ft threshold crossing target on short final.
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 1,685 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,685 m of the 2,620 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 931 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Luxembourg-Findel International Airport, the Boeing 737-700 began its journey by taxiing from the parking area to the runway, a process that took 6 minutes and covered a distance of 1 nautical mile. As it reached the runway threshold, the aircraft initiated its departure roll on runway 24, accelerating to a liftoff speed of 146 knots. The takeoff distance of 1,045 meters accounted for 26% of the runway length, with the aircraft clearing the ground in a relatively short distance.
As the aircraft climbed to its enroute cruise altitude, it passed through various checkpoints, including Sandweiler, Korbeek-Lo, and Llandudno. The climb phase was notable for its steep ascent, with the aircraft rising from 2,212 feet to 39,476 feet in just 17 minutes, covering a distance of 113 nautical miles. The enroute cruise phase saw the aircraft maintain a steady altitude of 39,476 feet for 52 minutes, covering a distance of 375 nautical miles. The descent phase began 18 miles north of Llandudno, with the aircraft descending from 39,996 feet to 12,032 feet in just 9 minutes, covering a distance of 55 nautical miles.
As the aircraft approached its destination, Dublin Airport, it underwent several more descent phases, each with a corresponding level cruise phase. The final approach to runway 28L was initiated from the east, with the aircraft descending from 1,550 feet to 100 feet above ground level in just 2 minutes. The landing was notable for its slightly fast touchdown speed of 123 knots, but the runway touchdown alignment was very good. The total landing distance of 1,560 meters accounted for 60% of the runway length, with the aircraft coming to a stop in a relatively short distance. The total flight distance was 607 nautical miles, taking 110 minutes to complete, and the aircraft used 3,814 kilograms of fuel during the journey.
The Boeing 737-700 touched down on runway 28L at EIDW Dublin Airport, with a threshold speed of 128 kt, well within the acceptable range. However, the approach quality was marred by an excessively high threshold height of 100 ft agl, exceeding the target by a significant margin. The aircraft's descent was not as smooth as desired, which may have contributed to the slightly fast touchdown speed of 123 kt.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's centreline alignment was very good, indicating a high degree of control and precision during the landing phase. The touchdown point was 471 m beyond the touchdown zone, which is a relatively long distance, but the aircraft's rollout alignment was equally impressive, with the aircraft staying on the centreline throughout the rollout phase. The total landing distance of 1,560 m, which accounts for 60% of the runway length, is also noteworthy.
The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 9 °C and a headwind of 14 kt, may have played a role in the slightly fast touchdown speed. Nevertheless, the overall performance of the aircraft was satisfactory, with a score of 81.1%. While there is room for improvement, the crew demonstrated a high level of skill and control during the landing phase, particularly in terms of centreline alignment and rollout.
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