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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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Two stabilised approach gates, each with six checks at 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 3,807 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 421 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 area to the runway, which took approximately 3 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a Boeing 737-MAX8, then departed from runway 13L at Cologne Bonn Airport (EDDK). The takeoff distance was 1,271 meters, which is 33% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 162 knots.
The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a temperature of 18°C and a wind speed of 4 knots from a direction of 340°. This resulted in a crosswind of 1 knot and a tailwind of 3 knots. The aircraft began its enroute climb overhead Cologne Bonn Airport, rising from an altitude of 1,308 feet above sea level to 3,345 feet above sea level in just 1 minute, covering a distance of 3 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise phase started overhead Lohmar, lasting for 10 minutes and covering a distance of 7 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its enroute descent 3 miles south east of Hennef, descending from 3,100 feet above sea level to 2,108 feet above sea level in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 4 nautical miles. The descent phase was followed by a brief level cruise phase, which started 1 mile west of the Eudenbach glider field and lasted for 3 minutes, covering a distance of 8 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 31R at Cologne Bonn Airport was made from the south east, with the aircraft heading 318.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,347 feet above ground level. The landing was executed on runway 31R, which has a length of 3,807 meters. The threshold height was slightly above the target, while the threshold speed was slightly below the target at 134 knots.
The touchdown distance was good at 421 meters, with a touchdown speed of 125 knots and a touchdown rate of -282 feet per minute, which was considered fair. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the runway rollout alignment was also perfect. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 15°C and a wind speed of 4 knots from a direction of 320°, resulting in a headwind of 4 knots and no crosswind.
The total landing distance was 1,430 meters, which is 38% of the runway length. The total flight distance was 29 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 23 minutes. The aircraft used a total of -4,876 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Boeing 737-MAX8 successfully landed at EDDK Cologne Bonn Airport, achieving a score of 96.7%. The aircraft approached the runway from the southeast, heading 318.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,347 feet above ground level (agl). The final approach was executed with precision, setting the stage for a smooth touchdown.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on runway 31R, which has a length of 3,807 meters. The threshold height at 56 feet agl was slightly above the target, indicating a minor deviation from the ideal approach. However, the threshold speed of 134 knots was slightly below the target, suggesting a slightly slower approach than desired. Despite these minor deviations, the touchdown distance of 421 meters was considered good, indicating a well-executed landing.
The touchdown speed of 125 knots was also within acceptable limits, and the touchdown rate of -282 feet per minute (fpm) was fair. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, demonstrating the pilot's skill and attention to detail. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a gentle headwind of 4 knots at 320°.
The total landing distance of 1,430 meters was 38% of the runway length, indicating a relatively short landing distance. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, further emphasizing the pilot's expertise and control during the landing process. Overall, the Boeing 737-MAX8's landing at EDDK Cologne Bonn Airport was a success, with the aircraft executing a precise and controlled touchdown.
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