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Preparing for a stable approach will give you time to decide on whether to attempt the landing or going around. Too much altitude with a high sink rate will result in carrying too much speed onto the runway. Configuring flaps and the gear late also won't help the speed decay.
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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 2,129 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 196 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 2 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a Boeing 737-700, then departed from runway 27 at FTTC Abeche Airport. The takeoff distance was 1,137 meters, which is 40% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 146 knots.
The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 21 degrees Celsius, with a wind speed of 4 knots at 59 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind of 2 knots and a tailwind of 3 knots. The aircraft then began its enroute climb, starting 1 mile northwest of Abeche in the Ouaddai Region of Chad. The climb took 36 minutes and covered a distance of 260 nautical miles, during which the aircraft ascended from 2,790 feet above sea level to 38,598 feet above sea level, an increase of 35,808 feet.
Following the enroute climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which started 22 miles south of FTFY Ouadi Doum Air Base Wadi Doum in the Borkou Region of Chad. This phase lasted for 88 minutes and covered a distance of 1,079 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its enroute descent, starting 18 miles north of Balion in Crete, Greece. The descent took 13 minutes and covered a distance of 56 nautical miles, during which the aircraft descended from 39,002 feet above sea level to 1,561 feet above sea level, a decrease of 37,440 feet.
The final approach to runway 15 at LGSR Santorini Airport was made from the north, with a heading of 164.0 degrees at 4 nautical miles and 1,452 feet above ground level. The landing was made on runway 15, which has a length of 2,129 meters. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was slightly below the target at 127 knots. The touchdown distance was good at 198 meters, and the touchdown speed was 122 knots, which was also good. The touchdown rate was firm at -329 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius, with a wind speed of 8 knots at 10 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind of 4 knots and a tailwind of 6 knots. The total landing distance was 719 meters, which is 34% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was perfect. The taxiing period from the runway to the parking took 1 minute and covered less than 1 nautical mile.
The total flight distance was 1,401 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 144 minutes. The aircraft used 8,332 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Boeing 737-700 aircraft successfully landed at LGSR Santorini Airport, showcasing a high level of precision and control. The final approach to runway 15 was initiated from the north, with the aircraft heading 164.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,452 feet above ground level (agl). This approach was executed with a high degree of accuracy, as evident from the subsequent landing performance.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft demonstrated a good threshold height, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. However, the threshold speed was slightly below the target speed of 127 knots, which may be attributed to the aircraft's weight, configuration, or the pilot's decision to prioritize a safe touchdown. The touchdown distance of 198 meters was also within acceptable limits, suggesting that the aircraft's speed and altitude were well-managed during the final approach.
The touchdown speed of 122 knots was good, and the touchdown rate of -329 feet per minute (fpm) was firm, indicating a controlled and stable touchdown. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, which is a critical factor in ensuring a safe and efficient landing. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15°C and wind speeds of 8 knots at 10°, contributed to a relatively calm and stable environment for the landing.
The total landing distance of 719 meters, which accounted for 34% of the runway length, was within acceptable limits. This suggests that the aircraft's speed and altitude were well-managed during the final approach, and the pilots were able to execute a controlled and efficient landing. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating that the aircraft's brakes were applied smoothly and effectively, and the pilots were able to maintain control of the aircraft during the rollout phase.
Overall, the landing of the Boeing 737-700 at LGSR Santorini Airport was a success, with the aircraft demonstrating a high level of precision and control throughout the final approach and landing phases. The pilots' skills and experience were evident in their ability to execute a safe and efficient landing, despite the slight deviation in threshold speed.
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