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Hold the aim point and wait for the proper flare height before you start rotating; let the runway come up to you rather than anticipating it.
What happened: The flare began early, well above the normal flare band, and touchdown followed at 989 m past the threshold, 532 m beyond the 457 m target. Starting the flare early like this usually carries the touchdown long.
Watch for: Radio altimeter against the normal flare band, then touchdown distance against 457 m.
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 1,915 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,915 m of the 3,520 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 989 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Venice Marco Polo Airport, the Boeing 777-300 began its journey with a taxiing period of 7 minutes, covering 2 nautical miles to reach the runway. The departure roll from runway 04R commenced, with the aircraft lifting off at a speed of 189 knots after a takeoff distance of 1,882 meters, which accounted for 57% of the runway. The local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 25°C and a wind speed of 2 knots from a direction of 131°.
As the aircraft climbed out of Venice, it began its enroute climb, reaching an altitude of 31,969 feet above sea level in 17 minutes, covering a distance of 112 nautical miles. The climb phase was followed by a level cruise, which lasted for 163 minutes and covered 1,286 nautical miles. The aircraft then underwent a series of climbs and level cruises, with notable increases in altitude and distance covered. Notably, the climb from 31,999 feet to 33,387 feet in 3 minutes, covering 29 nautical miles, and the subsequent level cruise from 60.6051157° N and 17.5775039° W, lasting 198 minutes and covering 1,608 nautical miles. The final climb phase took place 48 miles west of Kangirsuk Airport, with the aircraft reaching a maximum altitude of 35,795 feet.
As the Boeing 777-300 began its descent into San Francisco International Airport, it started from an altitude of 36,006 feet above sea level and descended to 1,291 feet in 24 minutes, covering 124 nautical miles. The final approach to runway 28R was conducted from the south-east, with the aircraft aligning perfectly with the runway. The landing was successful, with a touchdown point 573 meters beyond the touchdown zone, a touchdown speed of 131 knots, and a touchdown rate of -150 feet per minute. The total landing distance was 1,835 meters, accounting for 52% of the runway. Following the landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, covering 1 nautical mile in 3 minutes. The total flight distance was 5,481 nautical miles, with a total flight time of 712 minutes and a fuel consumption of 95,800 kilograms.
The Boeing 777-300 touched down on runway 28R at KSFO San Francisco International Airport with a satisfactory approach quality, demonstrating good control and precision throughout the descent. The aircraft maintained a heading of 298.0° from 4 nautical miles away, at an altitude of 1,269 feet above ground level, and aligned itself with the runway centerline. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed of 144 knots was achieved, indicating a well-executed approach.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft displayed good characteristics, with a speed of 131 knots and a descent rate of -150 feet per minute. The touchdown point was 573 meters beyond the touchdown zone, which, although not ideal, was still within acceptable limits. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating that the aircraft maintained its centerline alignment throughout the landing. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 13°C and a 5-knot headwind, did not appear to have a significant impact on the landing.
The total landing distance of 1,835 meters, which accounted for 52% of the runway length, was within acceptable limits. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, with the aircraft maintaining its centerline alignment throughout the rollout phase. Overall, the landing was satisfactory, with a score of 89.7%, indicating a well-executed approach and touchdown, but with some room for improvement in terms of touchdown point accuracy.
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