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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.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 7,600 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 697 ft 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 11 minutes and covered a distance of 3 nautical miles. The aircraft, a Boeing 737-800, then departed from runway 16R at the KMAF Midland International Air and Space Port. The takeoff distance was 3,572 feet, which was 38% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 145 knots.
The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 104 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 17 knots from a direction of 180 degrees. This resulted in a 2-knot crosswind and a 17-knot headwind. The aircraft began its enroute climb after departing the airport, starting from an altitude of 3,905 feet above sea level and climbing to 36,614 feet above sea level, an increase of 32,709 feet in 17 minutes, covering a distance of 104 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise started 8 miles east of the 94TA Reece Field San Angelo airport and lasted for 18 minutes, covering a distance of 143 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its enroute descent, starting from an altitude of 36,577 feet above sea level and descending to 1,318 feet above sea level, a decrease of 35,258 feet in 27 minutes, covering a distance of 133 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 04 at the KHOU William P Hobby Airport was made from the southwest, heading 44.0 degrees at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,268 feet above ground level. The landing was made on runway 04, which had a length of 7,600 feet. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 86 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 9 knots from a direction of 100 degrees, resulting in an 8-knot crosswind and a 5-knot headwind.
The touchdown speed was a little fast at 130 knots, but the touchdown distance was good at 705 feet, and the touchdown rate was good at -154 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, and the runway rollout alignment was also very good. The total landing distance was 3,235 feet, which was 43% of the runway length. The taxiing period from the runway to the parking took 4 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile.
The total flight distance was 388 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 76 minutes. The aircraft used 7,162 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The Boeing 737-800 aircraft successfully landed at KHOU William P Hobby Airport, demonstrating a high level of proficiency in its approach and landing procedures. The aircraft was approaching the runway from the southwest, heading 44.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,268 feet above ground level (agl).
The pilot's final approach to runway 04 was executed with precision, resulting in a 99.7% score. This indicates that the landing was nearly flawless, with only minor deviations from the optimal landing parameters. The aircraft's speed and altitude were well-managed, allowing for a smooth and controlled descent onto the runway.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed was slightly higher than the recommended threshold speed of 132 knots, coming in at 130 knots. However, this minor deviation did not significantly impact the overall performance of the landing. The touchdown distance of 705 feet was also within the acceptable range, indicating that the pilot had sufficient control over the aircraft's descent.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 86°F and a wind speed of 9 knots from a direction of 100°. This resulted in a crosswind of 8 knots and a headwind of 5 knots, which the pilot effectively managed during the approach and landing.
The total landing distance of 3,235 feet was 43% of the runway length, indicating that the pilot had sufficient control over the aircraft's speed and descent rate to bring it to a stop within a reasonable distance. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control of the aircraft during the critical phase of the landing.
Overall, the Boeing 737-800's landing at KHOU William P Hobby Airport was a textbook example of a well-executed approach and landing procedure, with the pilot demonstrating a high level of skill and proficiency in managing the aircraft's speed, altitude, and descent rate.
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