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Ground control varies with speed, full authority at walking pace, progressively reducing as groundspeed rises. The aircraft becomes twitchy at any speed, every small pedal input swings the nose, which can encourage large-amplitude leg inputs that no real aircraft would accept.
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Two stabilised approach gates, each with five checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 5,208 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,208 ft of the 11,014 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,124 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, the Boeing 737-MAX8 began its journey on runway 17R, taking off with a distance of 8,150 feet, which accounted for 61% of the runway. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 174 knots, with a headwind of 9 knots and a temperature of 98 degrees Fahrenheit. As it departed the airport, the aircraft started its enroute climb, ascending from 1,585 feet above sea level to 31,586 feet, a gain of 30,001 feet, in 17 minutes and covering 110 nautical miles.
The enroute climb continued with a series of level cruises, with the first lasting 18 minutes and covering 149 nautical miles, starting 2 miles northeast of Alert Field Big Sandy. The aircraft then climbed again, this time from 32,001 feet to 36,777 feet, a gain of 4,776 feet, in 5 minutes and covering 44 nautical miles. The final level cruise lasted 52 minutes and covered 416 nautical miles, starting 5 miles northeast of Simmesport. The aircraft then began its descent, decreasing from 36,796 feet to 2,877 feet, a loss of 33,919 feet, in 23 minutes and covering 131 nautical miles. The final approach to runway 19R at Tampa International Airport was made from the north, with a heading of 182.0 degrees at 4 nautical miles and 1,328 feet above ground level.
The Boeing 737-MAX8 landed on runway 19R, with a touchdown distance of 1,130 feet and a speed of 143 knots, which was slightly fast. The touchdown rate was -198 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The aircraft taxied to the parking area, taking 2 minutes and covering less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 868 nautical miles, taking 129 minutes, and the aircraft used 10,245 pounds of fuel. The landing distance of 4,974 feet accounted for 45% of the runway, and the runway rollout alignment was very good.
The Boeing 737-MAX8 touched down on runway 19R at KTPA Tampa International Airport with a high degree of precision, showcasing a well-executed approach. The aircraft descended from 1,328 feet above ground level (agl) at a distance of 4 nautical miles from the runway threshold, aligning itself with the runway heading of 182.0°. The approach quality was excellent, with a good threshold height and a threshold speed of 149 knots, well within the acceptable range.
As the aircraft made contact with the runway, the touchdown characteristics were satisfactory, with a touchdown distance of 1,130 feet and a touchdown speed of 143 knots, although slightly above the ideal range. The touchdown rate of -198 feet per minute was within the acceptable limits, indicating a controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft centered on the runway centerline. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 90°F and a wind of 4 knots at 260°, contributed to a relatively calm landing environment.
The rollout phase was equally impressive, with the aircraft maintaining a very good alignment with the runway centerline. The total landing distance of 4,974 feet, accounting for 45% of the runway length, was within the acceptable range. Overall, the landing was scored 98.5%, reflecting the high level of proficiency demonstrated by the crew.
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