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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.
At the 1,000 ft gate: speed below the reference speed.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 8,282 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 638 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a departure roll from runway 25 at London Luton Airport (EGGW). The Boeing 737-700 took off with a takeoff distance of 2,326 feet, which was 34% of the runway. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 142 knots.
As the flight progressed, the aircraft climbed from 1,549 feet above sea level to 4,554 feet above sea level, an increase of 3,005 feet in just 1 minute, covering a distance of 3 nautical miles. The climb continued, and the aircraft reached a cruising altitude of 38,089 feet above sea level, an increase of 33,248 feet in 14 minutes, covering a distance of 89 nautical miles.
The flight then entered a level cruise phase, lasting 54 minutes, during which the aircraft covered a distance of 438 nautical miles. The cruise phase took place 30 miles south of Peacehaven, England. After the cruise phase, the aircraft began its descent, which started 3 miles north-east of Mirepoix, France. The descent from 38,624 feet above sea level to 1,297 feet above sea level took 32 minutes, covering a distance of 115 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 02 at Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (LEBL) was made from the south, heading 19.0 degrees at 4 nautical miles and 1,277 feet above ground level. The landing was successful, with a touchdown distance of 640 feet, which was 52% of the runway. The touchdown speed was 116 knots, and the touchdown rate was -193 feet per minute, both of which were considered good.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were a temperature of 57 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 4 knots from 350 degrees. The crosswind was 2 knots, and the headwind was 4 knots. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, and the taxiing to the parking area took 4 minutes, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile.
The total flight distance was 663 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 119 minutes. The aircraft used 8,223 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The Boeing 737-700 aircraft successfully landed at LEBL Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport, showcasing exceptional piloting skills and adherence to standard operating procedures. The final approach to runway 02 from the south, heading 19.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,277 feet above ground level (agl), demonstrated a high level of precision and control.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on the runway with a speed of 116 knots, which was within the acceptable threshold speed of 120 knots. The touchdown distance of 640 feet was also well within the expected range, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The touchdown rate of -193 feet per minute (fpm) was also satisfactory, suggesting a gentle and stable touchdown.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 57°F and a gentle headwind of 4 knots at 350°. The crosswind component was minimal, at 2 knots, which further contributed to the smooth landing. The runway length of 8,282 feet provided ample space for the aircraft to land and roll out safely.
The total landing distance of 4,316 feet was 52% 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 maintain a high level of control and precision throughout the landing process. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, suggesting that the pilots were able to maintain a stable and controlled roll-out after touchdown.
Overall, the landing of the Boeing 737-700 at LEBL Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport was a textbook example of safe and efficient flight operations. The high score of 99.8% reflects the exceptional piloting skills and adherence to standard operating procedures demonstrated by the pilots during this landing.
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