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Reduce your height at the threshold
Even a modest height error carries straight through to the touchdown. Geometry alone says that crossing the threshold 10 feet high on a 3° path moves your touchdown roughly 190 feet further down the runway before the flare adds anything.
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The threshold, the flare and the hold-off. The approach that led to it is the stabilisation gates below.
One stabilised approach gate: five checks where the approach path is 500 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate was not assessed, because the approach did not join final that far out.
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 1,748 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 553 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Overall, this aircraft landing had some areas of concern but also demonstrated some good piloting skills.
In the Approach Phase, the aircraft had a poor descent path below the glideslope limit, indicating that the descent was too steep. However, the heading alignment was excellent, which is important for a safe and controlled landing. The speed being a little below target could potentially be a minor issue, depending on the specific aircraft and runway conditions.
During the Landing Phase, the threshold height was slightly too low, which could have resulted in a harder touchdown than desired. However, the landing flare was excellent, indicating that the pilot performed a smooth transition from descent to touchdown. The touchdown rate was good, suggesting a controlled and stable descent. Touching down 135 meters beyond the touchdown zone is a significant deviation and could be a cause for concern, as it can affect runway availability for other aircraft.
The Touchdown Phase also saw the aircraft land with a 10 knot tailwind, which is generally considered unsafe and can make landing more challenging. It is important for pilots to always strive for a headwind or crosswind landing to ensure optimal safety.
In the Rollout Phase, the runway alignment was very good, indicating that the pilot was able to maintain a straight path after touchdown. This is crucial for safe landing and can help prevent runway excursions.
Overall, while there were some areas of concern during this landing, such as the steep descent, low threshold height, and touchdown beyond the designated zone, there were also positive aspects, like the excellent heading alignment, landing flare, and runway alignment. The tailwind during touchdown is a significant safety concern and should be avoided in future landings. Continued training and practice can help the pilot improve in these areas for safer and more efficient landings.
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