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Maintain the centreline
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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.
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 2,997 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 467 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 2 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a Boeing 737-700, then departed from runway 26 at Dabolim, with a takeoff distance of 1,050 meters, which accounted for 31% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 149 knots.
As the aircraft took off, it encountered local weather conditions with a temperature of 30 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 3 knots at 349 degrees. The crosswind was 3 knots, while the headwind was negligible. The enroute climb started shortly after takeoff, with the aircraft ascending from 1,138 feet above sea level to 39,112 feet above sea level, an increase of 37,973 feet in 37 minutes, covering a distance of 266 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise began 6 miles southeast of Kadiri, in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, and lasted for 127 minutes, covering a distance of 1,157 nautical miles. The aircraft then started its enroute descent 83 miles west of Patong, in the Phuket Province, Thailand, descending from 38,518 feet above sea level to 1,453 feet above sea level, a decrease of 37,065 feet in 22 minutes, covering a distance of 127 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 32 at VTSG Krabi Airport was made from the southeast, with a heading of 321.0 degrees at 4 nautical miles and 1,352 feet above ground level. The landing on runway 32 was successful, with a touchdown point 48 meters beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed was 122 knots, which was considered good, and the touchdown rate was also good at -195 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the runway rollout alignment was also perfect.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were a temperature of 24 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 1 knot at 0 degrees. The crosswind was 1 knot, while the headwind was also 1 knot. The total landing distance was 939 meters, which accounted for 31% of the runway. The taxiing period from the runway to the parking area took approximately 1 minute and covered less than 1 nautical mile.
The total flight distance was 1,557 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 191 minutes. The aircraft used a total of 9,222 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Boeing 737-700 aircraft successfully landed at VTSG Krabi Airport, showcasing exceptional piloting skills and adherence to standard operating procedures. The final approach to runway 32 was initiated from the south east, with the aircraft heading 321.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,352 feet above ground level.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on the runway with a threshold speed of 129 knots, which is considered good. The touchdown point was located 48 meters beyond the designated touchdown zone, indicating a slight overrun but still within a safe margin. The touchdown speed of 122 knots was also within the acceptable range, and the touchdown rate of -195 feet per minute was good, suggesting a controlled descent.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 24°C and a negligible wind speed of 1 knot from the north. This resulted in a negligible crosswind and headwind, making the landing even more challenging but ultimately successful. The runway length of 2,997 meters provided ample space for the aircraft to land and roll out safely.
The total landing distance of 939 meters was 31% of the runway length, indicating a relatively short landing distance. This is a testament to the aircraft's performance and the pilots' ability to manage the descent and touchdown. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, suggesting that the pilots maintained control of the aircraft throughout the landing process.
Overall, this landing was a textbook example of a well-executed approach and landing, with the pilots demonstrating exceptional skills and adherence to standard operating procedures. The aircraft's performance and the favorable weather conditions contributed to a safe and successful landing at VTSG Krabi Airport.
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