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Arrive slow and the sink rate at the threshold is already above schedule, the flare is short because there is no energy to extend it, and the touchdown is hard in a way that feels exactly like a late flare. Diagnosing a slow arrival as a late flare is the catastrophic misread: you respond by flaring earlier, which bleeds more speed, which makes the next one worse. The tiebreaker is threshold speed against VRef, not feel. Never diagnose a flare without it.
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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.
At the 1,000 ft gate: speed above the reference speed.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,556 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 221 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a taxiing period from the parking to the runway, which took 4 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a Boeing 737-900, then departed from runway 09 at CYKA Kamloops John Moose Fulton Field Regional Airport. The takeoff distance was 1,346 meters, which accounted for 56% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 161 knots.
As the aircraft climbed, it started enroute climb 1 mile east of CYKA Kamloops John Moose Fulton Field Regional Airport, Kamloops (British Columbia, Canada). The climb took 37 minutes, during which the aircraft ascended from 2,083 feet above sea level to 36,507 feet above sea level, an increase of 34,425 feet. The enroute climb covered a distance of 293 nautical miles.
Following the enroute climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which started 12 miles east of 2MT1 Ryan Field West Glacier (Montana, United States). This phase lasted for 89 minutes and covered a distance of 785 nautical miles.
As the aircraft approached its destination, it began its enroute descent 5 miles west of Ellsworth (Minnesota, United States). The descent took 23 minutes, during which the aircraft descended from 36,694 feet above sea level to 2,101 feet above sea level, a decrease of 34,594 feet. The enroute descent covered a distance of 170 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 12 at KALO Waterloo Regional Airport was made from the northwest, with a heading of 128.0 degrees at 4 nautical miles and 1,212 feet above ground level. The landing was successful, with a touchdown speed of 136 knots and a touchdown rate of -305 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, and the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of -18 degrees Celsius, a wind speed of 2 knots at 210 degrees, and a crosswind of 1 knot.
The total landing distance was 776 meters, which accounted for 30% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, and the aircraft was able to taxi to the parking area in 2 minutes, covering less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 1,255 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 156 minutes. The aircraft used 7,957 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Boeing 737-900 aircraft successfully landed at KALO Waterloo Regional Airport, demonstrating exceptional piloting skills and adherence to standard operating procedures. The final approach to runway 12 was initiated from the northwest, with the aircraft heading 128.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,212 feet above ground level.
The landing was executed with precision, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a speed of 136 knots, which is within the acceptable threshold speed of 140 knots. The touchdown distance of 222 meters was also well within the expected range, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The touchdown rate of -305 feet per minute was firm, but not excessive, suggesting a well-managed approach.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were quite challenging, with a temperature of -18°C and a wind speed of 2 knots from 210°. However, the pilots successfully managed the crosswind of 1 knot and the headwind of 0 knots, ensuring a stable and controlled approach. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating that the pilots maintained a consistent and accurate heading throughout the approach.
The total landing distance of 776 meters was only 30% of the runway length, which is an excellent result. This suggests that the pilots were able to maintain a high level of control and precision throughout the landing, minimizing the distance required to come to a stop. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating that the pilots were able to maintain a consistent and stable heading during the rollout phase.
Overall, this landing was a testament to the skills and expertise of the pilots, as well as the capabilities of the Boeing 737-900 aircraft. The successful execution of the landing, despite challenging weather conditions, demonstrates a high level of proficiency and attention to detail.
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