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Keep the approach speed on target
Every knot above Vref is stored kinetic energy, and energy stored at the threshold must be dissipated in ground effect before the aeroplane will stop flying. Because kinetic energy scales with the square of speed, the excess you must dissipate grows fast. At a 45-knot approach, five knots hot is over a tenth more speed and roughly a quarter more energy to get rid of in ground effect. This is why the fix is never in the flare. It was decided three miles earlier, on final, at the airspeed indicator.
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The threshold, the flare and the hold-off. The approach that led to it is the stabilisation gates below.
One stabilised approach gate: five checks where the approach path is 500 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate was not assessed, because the approach did not join final that far out.
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,214 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 357 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the Boeing 737-800 was a smooth and efficient journey from Rabil Airport in Cape Verde to Senador Petrônio Portela Airport in Brazil.
The taxiing from the parking to the runway was quick, taking only 2 minutes and covering less than 1 nm. The departure roll from runway 03 at Rabil Airport was successful, with a takeoff distance of 949 meters, which accounted for 45% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 144 knots, and despite some crosswind and headwind, the takeoff was smooth.
During the enroute climb, the aircraft ascended from 1,134 feet above sea level to 39,412 feet above sea level, covering a distance of 220 nm in 36 minutes. The enroute level cruise lasted 125 minutes, covering 1,489 nm and maintaining the aircraft at a stable altitude.
The enroute descent began 11 miles northeast of Fazenda Rio Azul Airport in Brazil, descending from 39,926 feet above sea level to 2,024 feet above sea level in just 11 minutes. Despite the quick descent, the landing on runway 02 at Senador Petrônio Portela Airport was successful. The touchdown was 358 meters from the threshold, with a touchdown speed of 114 knots and a vertical speed indicator of -197 ft/min.
The total landing distance was 782 meters, which accounted for 35% of the runway length at Senador Petrônio Portela Airport. The weather during landing was mild, with a temperature of 26 °C and a light tailwind. The taxiing from the runway to the parking was quick, taking less than 1 minute.
Overall, the flight covered a total distance of 1,824 nm, taking 181 minutes and consuming 10,435 kg of fuel. The flight was successful and efficient, with smooth takeoff, climb, cruise, descent, and landing phases.
Congratulations on achieving an impressive aircraft landing score of 99.0%! Let's break down the different phases of the landing and analyze what contributed to this high score.
During the Approach Phase, it is commendable that the glideslope alignment was excellent. This indicates that the pilot maintained the correct descent path to the runway, ensuring a smooth and precise approach. Additionally, keeping the speed slightly below target suggests careful control and awareness of the aircraft's energy management, which is crucial for a safe landing.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, the good threshold height shows that the aircraft was at the correct altitude when crossing the runway threshold, setting it up for a successful touchdown. The perfect landing flare indicates that the pilot executed the flare maneuver accurately, reducing the rate of descent and ensuring a smooth touchdown.
In the Touchdown Phase, the good touchdown rate and on-target speed demonstrate the pilot's skill in controlling the descent rate and airspeed during the critical moment of touchdown. Landing within the touchdown zone and 5 feet from the centerline further highlights the precision and accuracy of the landing.
Finally, in the Rollout Phase, the very good runway alignment suggests that the pilot maintained the correct heading while rolling out on the runway, ensuring a safe and clear path for taxiing. Overall, each phase of the landing was executed with skill and precision, leading to a successful and high-scoring landing.
Keep up the excellent work and continue honing your skills to maintain such high standards in future landings. Well done on this impressive achievement!
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