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MY FS FLIGHTS
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Arrival
In the flare, apply one smooth, continuous backpressure increase on the elevator and hold it, rather than reversing the stick to chase the runway.
What happened: The flare was pumped, with pitch reversing direction several times instead of being held as one smooth input, and a pumped flare like this usually carries the touchdown long, landing 593 m beyond the 457 m aim point.
Watch for: Touchdown point: aim for 457 m from the threshold.
Ground effect becomes significant below about one wingspan of height. A Cessna 172, with a 36 ft span, enters ground effect at flare height - the float it feels in the hold-off is ground effect arriving on cue. An A320, with a span around 117 ft, has been in ground effect since before the threshold and there is no sudden cushion to feel, only a gradual reduction in induced drag that lengthens any float you allow.
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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. They are the approach's score: the checks passed out of the checks that ran.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,638 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,638 m of the 3,654 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 1,050 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Luxembourg-Findel International Airport, the Boeing 737-600 began its journey on runway 24, accelerating down the 2,430-meter stretch to reach liftoff speed of 144 knots. The aircraft cleared the runway threshold at 61% of its length, utilizing a significant portion of the available asphalt. Local weather conditions at the time of departure featured a temperature of 33 degrees Celsius, with a gentle breeze of 4 knots from a direction of 309 degrees.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it transitioned into a steady ascent, reaching an altitude of 40,739 feet above sea level after a 45-minute climb that covered 352 nautical miles. The enroute level cruise phase commenced overhead San Zenone degli Ezzelini, Italy, and lasted for 158 minutes, during which the aircraft maintained a steady speed while covering 1,321 nautical miles. The descent phase began 26 miles west of Shefayim, Israel, and saw the aircraft drop from 40,934 feet to 4,736 feet in just 14 minutes, covering 108 nautical miles. A brief level cruise phase followed, lasting only 3 minutes as the aircraft flew 12 nautical miles south of Z17I Highway Strip in Jordan.
The final approach to Queen Alia International Airport's runway 26L was executed from the east, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 259.0 degrees at 4 nautical miles from the threshold. Touchdown occurred 636 meters beyond the touchdown zone, with a speed of 124 knots and a rate of descent of -218 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the aircraft taxied to the parking area in just 2 minutes, covering less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance of 1,800 nautical miles was achieved in 227 minutes, with the aircraft consuming 9,816 kilograms of fuel.
The Boeing 737-600 touched down on runway 26L at OJAI Queen Alia International Airport, showcasing a commendable approach quality. The aircraft descended from 1,298 feet above ground level (agl) at a distance of 4 nautical miles from the runway, aligning itself with the runway heading of 259.0°. The good threshold height and speed of 134 knots at touchdown indicated a well-executed approach.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed of 124 knots was within acceptable limits, and the touchdown point was located 636 meters beyond the touchdown zone. However, the touchdown rate of -218 feet per minute (fpm) was only fair, indicating a slightly higher than ideal rate of descent. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft maintaining its centerline alignment throughout the landing. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 28°C and a headwind of 6 knots, contributed to a relatively smooth landing.
The total landing distance of 1,559 meters, accounting for 43% of the runway length, was within acceptable limits. The runway rollout alignment was very good, with the aircraft maintaining its centerline alignment throughout the rollout phase. Overall, the landing performance of the Boeing 737-600 scored 87.8%, reflecting a well-executed approach and touchdown, but with room for improvement in terms of touchdown rate.
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