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MY FS FLIGHTS
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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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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 5,516 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,516 ft of the 11,769 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 1,766 ft past the threshold — beyond 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 12 minutes and covered a distance of 3 nautical miles. The aircraft, a Boeing 777-300, then departed from runway 35R at LTFM İstanbul Airport. The takeoff distance was 3,994 feet, which accounted for 30% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 160 knots.
The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 61°F and a wind speed of 3 knots from a direction of 180°. This resulted in a tailwind of 3 knots. The aircraft then began its enroute climb, starting 1 mile northwest of LTFM İstanbul Airport Arnavutköy. The climb took 14 minutes and covered a distance of 68 nautical miles, during which the aircraft ascended from an altitude of 1,334 feet above sea level to 34,877 feet above sea level, an increase of 33,543 feet.
Following the enroute climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which started 1 mile northeast of Kestel, Bursa, Turkey. This phase lasted for 195 minutes and covered a distance of 2,574 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its enroute descent, starting 16 miles west of HKKJ Tadlitium Airport Kajiado, Kenya. The descent took 12 minutes and covered a distance of 78 nautical miles, during which the aircraft descended from an altitude of 35,231 feet above sea level to 9,248 feet above sea level, a decrease of 25,982 feet.
The aircraft then entered another level cruise phase, which started 4 miles southeast of Arusha, Tanzania. This phase lasted for only 5 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft then began its final descent, starting 4 miles southeast of Arusha. The descent took 5 minutes and covered a distance of 17 nautical miles, during which the aircraft descended from an altitude of 8,796 feet above sea level to 4,080 feet above sea level, a decrease of 4,716 feet.
The final approach to runway 09 at HTKJ Kilimanjaro International Airport was made from the west, with a heading of 87.0° at an altitude of 4 nautical miles and 1,151 feet above ground level. The landing was successful, with a touchdown point 414 feet beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed was 132 knots, which was within the acceptable range, and the touchdown rate was perfect at -45 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was also perfect.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 68°F and a wind speed of 1 knot from a direction of 0°. This resulted in a headwind of 0 knots. The total landing distance was 5,264 feet, which accounted for 45% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect.
The taxiing period from the runway to the parking took 4 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 2,746 nautical miles, which was covered in a total flight time of 248 minutes. The aircraft used a total of 31,962 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The Boeing 777-300 aircraft successfully landed at HTKJ Kilimanjaro International Airport, showcasing exceptional piloting skills and adherence to standard operating procedures. The final approach to runway 09 was executed from the west, with the aircraft heading 87.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,151 feet above ground level.
The landing was characterized by a good threshold height, indicating that the aircraft was properly configured for touchdown. The threshold speed of 136 knots was also within the acceptable range, demonstrating the pilots' ability to manage the aircraft's speed during the approach. Upon touchdown, the aircraft came to rest at a point 414 feet beyond the touchdown zone, with a touchdown speed of 132 knots. This speed was also within the acceptable range, indicating a smooth and controlled touchdown.
The touchdown rate of -45 feet per minute was perfect, signifying that the aircraft touched down with minimal deceleration. This is a critical aspect of landing, as it helps to maintain control and prevent the aircraft from bouncing or skidding upon touchdown. The runway touchdown alignment was also perfect, indicating that the aircraft was properly aligned with the runway centerline.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 68°F and a wind speed of 1 knot from the north. This minimal wind made the landing even more challenging, as the pilots had to contend with a slight headwind component. However, they successfully managed the aircraft's speed and direction to ensure a smooth touchdown.
The total landing distance of 5,264 feet was 45% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. This indicates that the pilots were able to bring the aircraft to a stop quickly and efficiently, using the available runway length to their advantage. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, demonstrating the pilots' ability to maintain control of the aircraft during the rollout phase.
Overall, the landing of the Boeing 777-300 at HTKJ Kilimanjaro International Airport was a textbook example of safe and efficient flight operations. The pilots' skills and experience were evident throughout the approach and landing phases, and their attention to detail ensured a smooth and controlled touchdown.
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