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Slow the descent speed
Below 10,000 ft you are typically limited to 250 kt indicated (a US rule that much of the world mirrors in some form, though not universally). This forces a deceleration around 10,000 ft whether the profile wants one or not, so plan for it rather than discovering it.
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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 1,660 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,660 m of the 2,495 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 440 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a taxiing period from the parking to the runway, which took 4 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a Boeing 737-800, then departed from runway 05 at LFKF Figari Sud-Corse Airport. The takeoff distance was 1,335 meters, which accounted for 54% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 158 knots.
The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 22 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 3 knots at 64 degrees. The crosswind was 1 knot, while the headwind was 3 knots. The aircraft then began its enroute climb, starting 1 mile north of Figari, France. The climb took 21 minutes and covered 130 nautical miles, during which the aircraft ascended from 1,161 feet above sea level to 34,128 feet above sea level, an increase of 32,966 feet.
Following the enroute climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which started 20 miles southeast of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France. This phase lasted for 63 minutes and covered 471 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its enroute descent, starting 1 mile south of Arrest, France. The descent took 14 minutes and covered 84 nautical miles, during which the aircraft descended from 34,386 feet above sea level to 3,634 feet above sea level, a decrease of 30,752 feet.
The aircraft then entered another level cruise phase, which started 1 mile south of Ardingly, England. This phase lasted for 7 minutes and covered 16 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its final descent, starting 1 mile north of Rudgwick, England. The descent took 2 minutes and covered 6 nautical miles, during which the aircraft descended from 3,029 feet above sea level to 1,472 feet above sea level, a decrease of 1,557 feet.
The final approach to runway 08R at EGKK London Gatwick Airport was made from the west, with a heading of 78.0 degrees at 4 nautical miles and 1,264 feet above ground level. The landing was made on runway 08R, which had a length of 2,495 meters. The threshold height at 55 feet above ground level was slightly above the target, but the threshold speed was good at 140 knots.
The touchdown distance was good at 442 meters, but the touchdown speed at 137 knots was a little fast. The touchdown rate was firm at -389 feet per minute. The runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 3.3 meters from the centerline. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 12 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 4 knots at 10 degrees. The crosswind was 3 knots, while the headwind was 1 knot.
The total landing distance was 1,580 meters, which accounted for 63% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was very good. The taxiing period from the runway to the parking took 4 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 715 nautical miles, which was covered in 119 minutes. The aircraft used 5,627 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Boeing 737-800 aircraft successfully landed at London Gatwick Airport (EGKK) on runway 08R. The final approach was initiated from the west, heading 78.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,264 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft demonstrated a high level of proficiency in its approach, achieving a score of 97.5%.
Upon reaching the runway threshold, the aircraft's height was slightly above the target, but the threshold speed was well within the acceptable range at 140 knots. The touchdown distance was also satisfactory at 442 meters, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. However, the touchdown speed of 137 knots was slightly faster than desired, which may have contributed to a firm touchdown rate of -389 feet per minute (fpm).
The runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned from the centerline by 3.3 meters, which may have been due to a minor deviation in the aircraft's alignment during the final approach. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 12°C, with a light wind of 4 knots at 10°. The crosswind component was minimal at 3 knots, while the headwind component was 1 knot.
The total landing distance of 1,580 meters was 63% of the runway length, which is a reasonable distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating that the aircraft's brakes were applied smoothly and effectively, allowing for a stable and controlled deceleration.
Overall, the landing was successful, and the aircraft demonstrated a high level of proficiency in its approach and touchdown. However, there were some minor deviations from the desired parameters, which may be addressed through further training and practice.
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