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Work on the flare
Arrive slow and the sink rate at the threshold is already above schedule, the flare is short because there is no energy to extend it, and the touchdown is hard in a way that feels exactly like a late flare. Diagnosing a slow arrival as a late flare is the catastrophic misread: you respond by flaring earlier, which bleeds more speed, which makes the next one worse. The tiebreaker is threshold speed against VRef, not feel. Never diagnose a flare without it.
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Two stabilised approach gates, each with six checks at 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,493 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 774 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in question was operated by a Boeing 707-320 aircraft. The aircraft began its journey by taxiing from the parking area to the runway, a distance of less than 1 nautical mile, which took less than 1 minute. The departure roll took place on runway 04R at EBLG Liège Airport, with a takeoff distance of 1,660 meters, which is 55% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 161 knots.
The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 32°C, with a wind speed of 7 knots at 78°. The crosswind component was 4 knots, while the headwind component was 6 knots. The aircraft began its enroute climb overhead Hollogne-aux-Pierres in Wallonia, Belgium, and climbed from 1,606 feet above sea level to 12,708 feet above sea level, an increase of 11,103 feet, in 6 minutes, covering a distance of 26 nautical miles.
The aircraft then began its first descent 2 miles south of Malmedy, descending from 13,198 feet above sea level to 11,292 feet above sea level, a decrease of 1,907 feet, in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 7 nautical miles. The aircraft then began another climb 2 miles northeast of Ambleve, climbing from 11,411 feet above sea level to 25,877 feet above sea level, an increase of 14,466 feet, in 9 minutes, covering a distance of 35 nautical miles.
The aircraft then began its second descent 2 miles east of Erftstadt in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, descending from 26,348 feet above sea level to 16,388 feet above sea level, a decrease of 9,960 feet, in 3 minutes, covering a distance of 17 nautical miles. The aircraft then entered a level cruise phase, lasting 14 minutes, covering a distance of 21 nautical miles, over Dormagen in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
The aircraft then began another climb 1 mile east of Hueckeswagen, climbing from 16,360 feet above sea level to 17,151 feet above sea level, an increase of 791 feet, in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 28 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its third descent 2 miles southeast of Kirchhundem, descending from 17,118 feet above sea level to 9,165 feet above sea level, a decrease of 7,953 feet, in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 11 nautical miles.
The aircraft then entered another level cruise phase, lasting 2 minutes, covering a distance of 10 nautical miles, over Bad Fredeburg in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. The aircraft then began its fourth descent 2 miles southeast of Willingen in Hessen, Germany, descending from 9,177 feet above sea level to 4,881 feet above sea level, a decrease of 4,296 feet, in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 9 nautical miles.
The aircraft then entered another level cruise phase, lasting 2 minutes, covering a distance of 8 nautical miles, over Korbach in Hessen, Germany. The aircraft then began its fifth descent 1 mile southwest of EDVO Dehausen Airfield Volkmarsen, descending from 3,878 feet above sea level to 1,529 feet above sea level, a decrease of 2,349 feet, in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 8 nautical miles.
The aircraft then began a final climb 2 miles northeast of Breuna, climbing from 1,512 feet above sea level to 2,
The Boeing 707-320 aircraft successfully landed at EDVK Kassel Airport, showcasing a high level of proficiency in its pilot. The final approach to runway 09 from the west, heading 96.0° at 2 nm and 1,640 ft above ground level (agl), demonstrated a precise and controlled descent.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down 361 meters beyond the touchdown zone, which is a relatively minor deviation. However, the touchdown speed of 153 kt was well within the target range, indicating a smooth and controlled touchdown. The touchdown rate of -199 ft per minute (fpm) was also good, suggesting that the aircraft's descent was properly managed.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 27°C and a gentle wind of 6 kt at 20°. The crosswind component was 6 kt, while the headwind component was 2 kt, which did not pose a significant challenge to the landing.
The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the aircraft was properly aligned with the runway during the landing. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, suggesting that the aircraft's brakes were applied smoothly and effectively to bring the aircraft to a stop.
Overall, the landing was successful, with a total landing distance of 1,442 meters, which is 58% of the runway length. The touchdown speed, touchdown rate, and runway alignment all contributed to a smooth and controlled landing, demonstrating the pilot's expertise and proficiency in handling the Boeing 707-320 aircraft.
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