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There are several things that can go wrong during the flare, carrying too much speed over the threshold, starting the flare at the wrong height and inconsistent flight control inputs, all contribute to a poor flare resulting in a hard touchdown or a float down the runway.
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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 2,228 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 2,228 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 305 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Taxiing from the parking area to the runway at YMES RAAF Base East Sale took approximately 1 minute, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft then began its departure roll on runway 09, accelerating to a liftoff speed of 121 knots. The takeoff distance was 701 meters, accounting for 31% of the available runway length. Local weather conditions at the time of departure included a temperature of 14 degrees Celsius and a wind of 4 knots at 109 degrees, resulting in a headwind component of 4 knots.
As the aircraft climbed away from YMES RAAF Base East Sale, it transitioned into an enroute climb, reaching an altitude of 1,900 feet above sea level. This climb phase was characterized by a vertical gain of 877 feet over a distance of 3 nautical miles, achieved in just 1 minute. The aircraft then began a series of enroute descents and climbs, navigating through the local airspace. Notably, the descent from 1,900 feet to 26 feet above sea level covered a distance of 4 nautical miles in 2 minutes, while the subsequent climb from 26 feet to 1,198 feet above sea level took 2 minutes and covered 4 nautical miles.
Throughout the flight, the aircraft demonstrated a high degree of maneuverability, with a total flight distance of 19 nautical miles and a total flight time of 11 minutes. Fuel consumption was moderate, with the aircraft using 47 kilograms of fuel for the duration of the flight. The flight plan was executed efficiently, with the aircraft making use of the available airspace to minimize distance and time. Overall, the flight was characterized by a high level of precision and control, with the aircraft responding well to the demands of the enroute climb and descent phases.
The Boeing 737-600 touched down on runway 28 at HRYR Kigali International Airport with a good threshold height, allowing for a stable approach. The aircraft's speed at threshold was slightly above the target, reaching 129 knots. The touchdown distance was within acceptable limits at 287 meters, and the touchdown speed of 123 knots was a little fast, but not excessively so. The touchdown rate of -198 feet per minute was good, indicating a controlled descent.
The runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned from the centreline by 3.2 meters, which may have been due to a slight deviation in the approach path. However, the local weather conditions, with a temperature of 25 degrees Celsius and a light wind of 2 knots from 180 degrees, were generally favorable for the landing. The crosswind component was minimal, and the headwind was negligible.
The aircraft's rollout was well-aligned with the runway centreline, demonstrating good control and stability during the post-landing phase. The total landing distance of 863 meters, which accounted for 26% of the runway length, was within acceptable limits. Overall, the landing was considered to be of high quality, with a score of 98.8% reflecting the crew's skill and attention to detail.
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