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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 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,588 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 453 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing Missoula International Airport (KMSO), the RJ85 aircraft began its journey, taxiing from the parking area to the runway, a process that took 6 minutes and covered 2 nautical miles. As the aircraft reached the runway threshold, it initiated its departure roll on runway 12, accelerating to a liftoff speed of 134 knots. The takeoff distance of 1,713 meters, which accounted for 59% of the runway, was achieved in a smooth and controlled manner.
As the aircraft climbed away from KMSO, it began its enroute climb, reaching an altitude of 29,732 feet above sea level in 24 minutes, covering a distance of 136 nautical miles. The climb was characterized by a steady increase in altitude, with the aircraft reaching a maximum rate of climb. Following the climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, maintaining an altitude of 29,732 feet for 23 minutes as it covered 149 nautical miles. The cruise phase was followed by a series of descents, with the aircraft reducing its altitude to 12,007 feet above sea level in 12 minutes, covering 76 nautical miles. The final descent phase saw the aircraft touch down on runway 16R at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (KSEA), with a touchdown distance of 455 meters, which was 41% of the runway length.
The landing was characterized by a good threshold height, threshold speed, and touchdown speed, with a touchdown rate of -268 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the runway rollout alignment was very good. Following the landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, a process that took 10 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 404 nautical miles, with a total flight time of 80 minutes, and the aircraft used 2,881 kilograms of fuel during the journey.
The aircraft, an RJ85, successfully executed a final approach to runway 16R at KSEA Seattle–Tacoma International Airport from the north, aligning with the runway heading of 181.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,324 feet above ground level. The approach quality was excellent, with a good threshold height and a threshold speed of 119 knots, well within the acceptable range. As the aircraft touched down on the runway, it demonstrated a good touchdown distance of 455 meters, with a corresponding touchdown speed of 109 knots.
The touchdown characteristics were satisfactory, with a touchdown rate of -268 feet per minute, which, although not ideal, was still within acceptable limits. Notably, the runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating precise control and coordination during the landing phase. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 31°C and a wind speed of 0 knots, contributed to a relatively straightforward landing. The aircraft's ability to maintain a steady speed and direction during the approach and touchdown phases was evident in the perfect runway touchdown alignment.
Following touchdown, the aircraft's rollout was characterized by very good alignment, with the aircraft remaining centered on the runway. The total landing distance of 1,066 meters, which accounted for 41% of the runway length, was within acceptable limits. Overall, the landing was deemed highly successful, with a score of 99.3%. The combination of precise control, good speed management, and favorable weather conditions contributed to a smooth and efficient landing.
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