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In the last part of the flare, hold a little more back pressure to fully arrest the sink before the mains touch down.
What happened: Threshold speed and height were within limits, and the flare began on time and arrested the sink normally; even so, the touchdown rate was 210 fpm, a firm touchdown.
Watch for: Vertical speed indicator: a smooth, gentle rate at touchdown
There are several things that can go wrong during the flare, carrying too much speed over the threshold, starting the flare at the wrong height and inconsistent flight control inputs, all contribute to a poor flare resulting in a hard touchdown or a float down the runway.
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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: seven checks where the approach path is 300 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate was not assessed, because the approach did not join final that far out. These checks are the approach's score.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,131 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 522 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Chicago Midway International Airport (KMDW), the Boeing 737-MAX8 began its journey on runway 04R. The aircraft accelerated down the 1,190-meter takeoff distance, which covered 74% of the runway, and lifted off at a speed of 157 knots. The local weather conditions at the time of departure featured a temperature of 21°C, with a 15-knot headwind and a crosswind of just 1 knot.
As the aircraft climbed to its enroute cruise altitude, it passed overhead West Elsdon, Illinois, and continued to ascend to 36,475 feet above sea level. The climb phase lasted 13 minutes and covered 126 nautical miles. The aircraft then entered a level cruise, maintaining an altitude of 36,475 feet for 20 minutes as it covered 316 nautical miles. The descent phase began 9 miles northeast of Clarence, Pennsylvania, and lasted 21 minutes, during which the aircraft descended from 36,985 feet to 4,038 feet above sea level, covering 180 nautical miles. The aircraft then entered a second level cruise, this time at 3,695 feet above sea level, and remained at that altitude for 9 minutes as it covered 35 nautical miles. The final descent phase began 1 mile west of Harrison, New York, and lasted just 5 minutes, during which the aircraft descended from 3,695 feet to 213 feet above sea level, covering 15 nautical miles.
The Boeing 737-MAX8 then began its final approach to runway 13 at LaGuardia Airport (KLGA), aligning itself with the runway from the northwest. The aircraft touched down 102 meters beyond the touchdown zone, with a touchdown speed of 141 knots, which was slightly above the target speed. The touchdown rate was fair at -208 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The aircraft then taxied to the parking area, covering less than 1 nautical mile in 2 minutes. The total flight distance was 675 nautical miles, and the aircraft used 3,845 kilograms of fuel during the journey, which lasted 75 minutes.
The Boeing 737-MAX8 touched down on runway 13 at KLGA LaGuardia Airport, marking a successful conclusion to the approach from the north west. The aircraft's descent was characterized by good approach quality, with a steady and controlled rate of descent that allowed for a smooth transition to the runway. At 1 nm and 195 ft agl, the aircraft was well-positioned for the landing, with a heading of 122.0° that aligned perfectly with the runway.
As the aircraft touched down 102 m beyond the touchdown zone, the threshold speed of 148 kt was slightly above the target, but still within acceptable limits. The touchdown speed of 141 kt was a little fast, but the aircraft's deceleration was sufficient to prevent any loss of control. The touchdown rate of -208 fpm was fair, indicating a moderate deceleration that helped to slow the aircraft down quickly. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft centered on the runway and aligned with the centerline.
The rollout phase was equally impressive, with the aircraft maintaining perfect centerline alignment as it slowed down to a stop. The total landing distance of 1,171 m was 55% of the runway length, indicating a relatively short landing distance. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15°C and a headwind of 13 kt, contributed to a smooth and controlled landing. Overall, the landing was scored 98.9%, reflecting a high level of proficiency and control throughout the approach and landing phases.
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