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Fly a steeper descent on final so you cross the threshold at 50 ft agl instead of 75 ft agl.
What happened: The aircraft crossed the threshold at 75 ft agl against a 50 ft agl target, well above the normal profile. The touchdown point was also long at 1,147 m against a 457 m target, a pattern often seen after high threshold crossings.
Watch for: Radio altimeter against the 50 ft threshold crossing target on short final.
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 2,176 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 2,176 m of the 4,111 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 1,147 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from London Heathrow Airport, the Boeing 777-300 began its journey by taxiing from the parking area to the runway, a process that took 9 minutes and covered a distance of 3 nautical miles. With a local temperature of 29 °C and a gentle headwind of 1 kt, the aircraft took off from runway 27L, accelerating to a liftoff speed of 187 kt. The takeoff distance of 1,968 meters, which accounted for 59% of the runway, was within the expected parameters.
As the aircraft climbed to its initial cruising altitude, it followed a series of enroute climbs and level cruises, navigating through various geographical points, including Epsom, Snodland, Dentergem, and Ghormach. The aircraft's climb performance was notable, with an increase of 5,023 feet in 4 minutes and an increase of 24,982 feet in 16 minutes. The level cruises, which lasted for several minutes, covered significant distances, with the longest one spanning 383 nautical miles. The aircraft's fuel efficiency was impressive, with a total fuel consumption of 100,666 kg.
After a long-haul journey, the Boeing 777-300 began its descent into Kuala Lumpur International Airport, navigating through a series of enroute descents and final approaches. The aircraft touched down on runway 32R, with a touchdown speed of 134 kt and a touchdown rate of -98 fpm, both of which were within the expected parameters. The total landing distance of 2,101 meters, which accounted for 52% of the runway, was also within the expected range. After taxiing to the parking area, the aircraft completed its journey, covering a total distance of 6,028 nautical miles and using 725 minutes of flight time.
The Boeing 777-300 touched down on runway 32R at WMKK Kuala Lumpur International Airport, marking a satisfactory conclusion to the approach from the south east. The aircraft's descent was characterized by a well-executed final approach, with a threshold speed of 146 kt, meeting the target. However, the threshold height at 75 ft agl was slightly above the desired level, indicating a minor deviation from the ideal approach path.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed of 134 kt was within acceptable limits, and the touchdown rate of -98 fpm was exceptional, demonstrating precise control and a smooth landing. Nevertheless, the touchdown point was located 737 m beyond the designated touchdown zone, indicating a slight over-run. Furthermore, the runway touchdown position was misaligned by 9.6 m from the centreline, which was also reflected in the runway rollout alignment, deviating by 9.7 m from the centreline.
The total landing distance of 2,101 m, accounting for 52% of the runway length, was within acceptable limits. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 33 °C and minimal wind, contributed to a relatively straightforward landing. Overall, the landing performance scored 82.6%, reflecting a good but not exceptional execution of the landing.
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