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MY FS FLIGHTS
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Maintain the centreline
A small uncorrected heading error at 40 knots becomes a metre of offset per second by 100 knots, noticed only at rotation, producing a crabbed liftoff. Root cause is nearly always eyes on the tape instead of the far end of the runway. Small heading changes displace a distant point visibly long before the nearby centreline stripes look wrong.
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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 1,604 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 340 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 7 minutes and covered a distance of 2 nautical miles. The aircraft, a Boeing 737-800, then departed from runway 01L at Suvarnabhumi Airport (VTBS) in Bangkok, Thailand. The takeoff distance was 1,089 meters, which accounted for 29% of the runway. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 155 knots.
The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 26 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 4 knots at a direction of 70 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind of 4 knots and a headwind of 3 knots. The aircraft then began its enroute climb, starting 1 mile north of Suvarnabhumi Airport and ascending from an altitude of 1,009 feet above sea level to 9,674 feet above sea level, an increase of 8,665 feet in just 5 minutes. This climb covered a distance of 16 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise phase began 4 miles southwest of Bang Nam Priao, Thailand, and lasted for 2 minutes, covering a distance of 10 nautical miles. The aircraft then began another climb, this time from 10,027 feet above sea level to 29,970 feet above sea level, an increase of 19,943 feet in 20 minutes. This climb covered a distance of 147 nautical miles. The aircraft then entered another level cruise phase, this time starting 60 miles southeast of Prachuap Airport (VTBP) in Prachuap Khiri Khan, Thailand, and lasting for 2 minutes, covering a distance of 18 nautical miles.
As the aircraft approached its destination, it began its descent, starting 68 miles east of Bang Saphan, Thailand. The descent from 29,149 feet above sea level to 1,404 feet above sea level, a decrease of 27,746 feet in 22 minutes, covered a distance of 90 nautical miles. The final approach to runway 35 at Samui Airport (VTSM) was made from the south, with the aircraft heading 354.0 degrees at an altitude of 1,339 feet above ground level and a distance of 4 nautical miles from the runway.
The landing on runway 35 at Samui Airport was successful, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 128 knots and a touchdown distance of 342 meters. The touchdown rate was firm at -392 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 29 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 4 knots at a direction of 20 degrees, resulting in a crosswind of 2 knots and a headwind of 4 knots.
The total landing distance was 939 meters, which accounted for 59% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, and the aircraft taxied to the parking area in less than 1 minute, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 289 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 62 minutes. The aircraft used a total of 3,063 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Boeing 737-800 aircraft successfully landed at VTSM Samui Airport, achieving a high score of 97.8%. The final approach to runway 35 was conducted from the south, with the aircraft heading 354.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,339 feet above ground level (agl).
The landing was executed smoothly, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a speed of 136 knots, which was within the acceptable threshold speed. The touchdown distance of 342 meters was also within the desired range, indicating a well-controlled descent. The touchdown speed of 128 knots was also satisfactory, and the touchdown rate of -392 feet per minute (fpm) was firm but not excessive.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 29°C and a gentle wind of 4 knots at 20°. The crosswind component was minimal at 2 knots, while the headwind component was 4 knots, which helped to stabilize the aircraft during the landing.
The total landing distance of 939 meters was 59% of the runway length, indicating a relatively short landing distance. This is a testament to the pilot's skill and the aircraft's performance. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, with the aircraft maintaining a straight course after touchdown.
Overall, the landing was a success, with the aircraft touching down smoothly and coming to a stop within a short distance. The high score of 97.8% reflects the pilot's expertise and the aircraft's reliability in executing a safe and efficient landing.
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