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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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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 8,006 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,548 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in question was operated by a Boeing 737-MAX8 aircraft. The pre-flight taxiing process from the parking area to the runway took approximately 10 minutes and covered a distance of 3 nautical miles. The aircraft then departed from runway 04L at Newark Liberty International Airport, KEWR, with a takeoff distance of 5,916 feet, which accounted for 84% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was recorded at 167 knots.
As the aircraft climbed to its cruising altitude, it encountered local weather conditions with a temperature of 67°F and wind speeds of 3 knots at 130°. The crosswind was 3 knots, while the tailwind was 1 knot. The enroute climb started approximately 1 mile south of Newark, New Jersey, and reached an altitude of 31,836 feet above sea level, an increase of 30,820 feet in 14 minutes, covering a distance of 63 nautical miles.
The aircraft then entered a level cruise phase, starting 2 miles northeast of Hereford, Pennsylvania, and lasted for 67 minutes, covering a distance of 472 nautical miles. The enroute descent phase began 5 miles southwest of Eubank, Kentucky, and descended from 32,090 feet to 9,974 feet above sea level, a decrease of 22,116 feet in 14 minutes, covering a distance of 86 nautical miles.
The aircraft then entered another level cruise phase, starting 4 miles east of Castalian Springs, Tennessee, and lasted for 2 minutes, covering a distance of 7 nautical miles. The enroute descent phase began 4 miles south of Castalian Springs and descended from 9,981 feet to 3,929 feet above sea level, a decrease of 6,052 feet in 5 minutes, covering a distance of 17 nautical miles.
The aircraft then entered another level cruise phase, starting 2 miles northeast of Goodlettsville, Tennessee, and lasted for 3 minutes, covering a distance of 7 nautical miles. The enroute descent phase began 2 miles south of Hendersonville, Tennessee, and descended from 3,359 feet to 1,795 feet above sea level, a decrease of 1,563 feet in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 5 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 20L at Nashville International Airport, KBNA, was made from the north, heading 198.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,198 feet above ground level. The landing was successful, with a touchdown point 200 feet beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed was recorded at 134 knots, which was good, and the touchdown rate was excellent at -56 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were a temperature of 82°F and wind speeds of 3 knots at 219°. The crosswind was 1 knot, while the headwind was 2 knots. The total landing distance was 4,402 feet, which accounted for 55% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was very good.
The post-flight taxiing process from the runway to the parking area took approximately 5 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 666 nautical miles, taking a total of 121 minutes, and the aircraft used 9,682 pounds of fuel.
The Boeing 737-MAX8 aircraft successfully landed at KBNA Nashville International Airport, showcasing exceptional piloting skills and adherence to standard operating procedures. The final approach to runway 20L was initiated from the north, with the aircraft heading 198.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,198 feet above ground level (agl).
As the aircraft descended onto the runway, it demonstrated a good threshold height, indicating a precise control of altitude and airspeed. The threshold speed of 143 knots was also within the acceptable range, signifying a smooth and controlled approach. The touchdown point was located 200 feet beyond the touchdown zone, which is a relatively minor deviation but still within the acceptable limits.
The touchdown speed of 134 knots was also within the acceptable range, and the touchdown rate of -56 feet per minute (fpm) was excellent, indicating a smooth and controlled touchdown. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain a stable and aligned approach.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 82°F and a wind speed of 3 knots at 219°. The crosswind component was minimal at 1 knot, and the headwind component was 2 knots, which had a negligible impact on the landing.
The total landing distance of 4,402 feet was 55% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. This indicates that the pilot was able to maintain a high level of control and precision throughout the approach and landing phases. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control and stability after touchdown.
Overall, this landing was a testament to the pilot's skill and experience, as well as the aircraft's performance and handling characteristics. The Boeing 737-MAX8 is a highly capable and reliable aircraft, and this landing was a demonstration of its capabilities in a real-world scenario.
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