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Twenty knots on a monitor produces the visual sensation of about ten. The advice to "taxi at a walking pace" cannot fix this, because your sense of walking pace is exactly the thing that's broken. Put the groundspeed readout in your scan and obey it for the next fifty flights, the way a student pilot leans on the airspeed indicator before learning to read attitude.
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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 2,099 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 224 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the Boeing 737-600 was conducted from NTGJ Totegegie Airport to NCRG Rarotonga International Airport. The taxiing from the parking to the runway was quick and efficient, taking only 1 minute and covering less than 1 nm.
The departure roll from runway 30 at NTGJ Totegegie Airport was smooth, with the aircraft achieving liftoff at a speed of 139 kt after covering 855 m, which was 49% of the total runway length. The local weather conditions indicated a temperature of 27 °C with a crosswind of 4 kt and a tailwind of 5 kt.
The enroute climb started 1 mile northwest of NTGJ Totegegie Airport, climbing from 1,083 ft to 39,693 ft in 27 minutes and covering 196 nm. The enroute cruise started 75 miles south of NTTX Moruroa Airport and lasted 93 minutes, covering 757 nm.
The enroute descent commenced 53 miles northwest of NTAR Rurutu Airport, descending from 40,072 ft to 1,292 ft in 15 minutes and covering 426 nm. The final approach to runway 26 at NCRG Rarotonga International Airport was executed smoothly from the east, with a good touchdown at a speed of 114 kt and a rate of -194 ft/m.
The landing distance was recorded at 707 m, which was 34% of the runway length. The total flight distance covered was 1,384 nm, taking 141 minutes and consuming 7,748 kg of fuel. The overall flight operation was efficient and successful, with all procedures executed effectively.
The Boeing 737-600 aircraft successfully landed at Rarotonga International Airport, achieving a score of 99.8%. The final approach to runway 26 was conducted from the east, heading 270.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,241 feet above ground level.
The aircraft demonstrated excellent control and precision during the landing, with a good threshold height and speed of 121 knots. The touchdown distance of 226 meters was also within acceptable limits, and the touchdown speed of 114 knots was well within the recommended range. Furthermore, the touchdown rate of -194 feet per minute was satisfactory, indicating a smooth and controlled descent.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 27°C and a gentle wind of 3 knots from a direction of 70°. The crosswind component was minimal at 1 knot, while the tailwind component was 3 knots. These conditions contributed to a stable and predictable approach, allowing the aircraft to maintain perfect runway touchdown alignment.
The total landing distance of 707 meters was 34% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. This indicates that the pilot's skills and the aircraft's performance were well-matched for the conditions. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control and stability during the landing roll.
Overall, the landing was a success, with the aircraft demonstrating excellent performance and control throughout the approach and touchdown phases. The high score of 99.8% reflects the pilot's expertise and the aircraft's capabilities, making this a textbook example of a well-executed landing.
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