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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 five checks, where the approach path is 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 1,804 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 225 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (PANC), the Boeing 737-900 began its journey by taxiing from the parking area to the runway, a process that took 14 minutes and covered a distance of 2 nautical miles. As the aircraft lined up on runway 25L, the crew prepared for departure, taking into account the local weather conditions, which included a temperature of 11 °C, a wind speed of 12 kt at 209 °, and a crosswind component of 10 kt.
With a takeoff distance of 2,142 meters, representing 57% of the runway length, the aircraft lifted off at a speed of 172 kt. As it climbed away from PANC, the crew initiated the enroute climb, which began 1 mile west of the airport and continued for 19 minutes, covering a distance of 122 nautical miles and an altitude increase of 33,156 feet to a cruising altitude of 34,236 feet. The enroute level cruise phase followed, lasting 53 minutes and covering 390 nautical miles, before the aircraft began its descent towards its destination, Wiley Post Will Rogers Memorial Airport (PABR).
The enroute descent phase started 45 miles southwest of Inigok Airport (4AK1) and lasted 26 minutes, during which the aircraft descended from 34,868 feet to 1,233 feet, covering a distance of 123 nautical miles. The final approach to runway 26 at PABR was executed from the east, with the aircraft aligning perfectly with the runway. The landing was successful, with a touchdown distance of 447 meters and a touchdown speed of 138 kt. The total landing distance was 1,311 meters, representing 64% of the runway length. Following the landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, a process that took 5 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 645 nautical miles, and the aircraft used 5,038 kilograms of fuel during the journey, which lasted a total of 114 minutes.
The Boeing 737-900 touched down smoothly on runway 26 at PABR Wiley Post Will Rogers Memorial Airport, showcasing a high level of proficiency in the landing phase. The approach quality was excellent, with a good threshold height and a threshold speed of 142 kt, well within the acceptable range. The aircraft maintained a steady descent, ultimately touching down at a speed of 138 kt, which was also within the desired parameters. The touchdown rate of -199 fpm was equally impressive, demonstrating a high degree of control and precision.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's centreline alignment was perfect, a testament to the pilot's skill and attention to detail. The rollout phase was equally impressive, with the aircraft maintaining a very good alignment with the runway centreline. The total landing distance of 1,311 m, which accounted for 64% of the runway length, was also noteworthy, indicating a high degree of control and precision throughout the landing phase.
The local weather conditions, with a temperature of -2 °C and a wind of 6 kt at 330 °, presented a moderate challenge for the pilots. However, they were able to adapt and execute a flawless landing, with the crosswind and headwind components of 5 kt and 3 kt, respectively, posing no significant issues. Overall, the landing was a credit to the pilots' skill and experience, earning a score of 98.4%.
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