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Slow the descent speed
Below 10,000 ft you are typically limited to 250 kt indicated (a US rule that much of the world mirrors in some form, though not universally). This forces a deceleration around 10,000 ft whether the profile wants one or not, so plan for it rather than discovering it.
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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.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,975 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 263 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 to the runway, which took 4 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a Boeing 737-900, then departed from runway 10 at Niue International Airport, with a takeoff distance of 1,319 meters, which was 56% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 152 knots.
The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 27 degrees Celsius, with a wind speed of 2 knots at 49 degrees. The crosswind was 2 knots, and the headwind was 1 knot. The aircraft then began its enroute climb, starting 1 mile east of Niue International Airport, Alofi. The climb took 40 minutes, during which the aircraft ascended from 1,134 feet above sea level to 36,991 feet above sea level, an increase of 35,857 feet. The climb covered a distance of 282 nautical miles.
Following the climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which lasted 89 minutes and covered 710 nautical miles. The cruise phase took place at a latitude of -19.0197646 and a longitude of -164.9111553. The aircraft then began its enroute descent, starting 95 miles southwest of Raiatea Airport, Uturoa. The descent took 22 minutes, during which the aircraft descended from 36,733 feet above sea level to 3,022 feet above sea level, a decrease of 33,711 feet. The descent covered a distance of 151 nautical miles.
The aircraft then entered another level cruise phase, which lasted 2 minutes and covered 7 nautical miles. This phase took place 14 miles southwest of Punaauia. The aircraft then began its final descent, starting 7 miles west of Punaauia. The descent took 2 minutes, during which the aircraft descended from 2,791 feet above sea level to 1,319 feet above sea level, a decrease of 1,472 feet. The descent covered a distance of 5 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 04 at Faa'a International Airport was made from the southwest, with a heading of 54.0 degrees at 4 nautical miles and 1,295 feet above ground level. The landing was successful, with a touchdown distance of 265 meters, which was good. The touchdown speed was 132 knots, and the touchdown rate was firm at -313 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was very good.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 26 degrees Celsius, with a wind speed of 3 knots at 150 degrees. The crosswind was 3 knots, and the headwind was 0 knots. The total landing distance was 695 meters, which was 23% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was also very good.
The taxiing period from the runway to the parking took less than 1 minute and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 1,161 nautical miles, which was covered in 160 minutes. The aircraft used 8,435 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Boeing 737-900 aircraft successfully landed at NTAA Faa'a International Airport, showcasing a high level of precision and control. The final approach to runway 04 was initiated from the southwest, with a heading of 54.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,295 feet above ground level (agl). This approach was executed with a high degree of accuracy, as evident from the subsequent landing performance.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft demonstrated a good threshold height, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The threshold speed of 138 knots was also within the acceptable range, signifying that the pilot had maintained a stable approach speed. The touchdown distance of 265 meters was also satisfactory, as it was well within the available runway length of 2,975 meters. Furthermore, the touchdown speed of 132 knots was within the acceptable range, and the touchdown rate of -313 feet per minute (fpm) was firm but not excessive.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 26°C and a wind speed of 3 knots from a direction of 150°. This resulted in a negligible crosswind component of 3 knots and a headwind of 0 knots. The total landing distance of 695 meters, which accounted for only 23% of the runway length, was a testament to the pilot's skill and the aircraft's performance.
The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating that the pilot had maintained control of the aircraft during the rollout phase. Overall, the landing performance of the Boeing 737-900 at NTAA Faa'a International Airport was exceptional, with a score of 98.5%. This achievement reflects the high level of proficiency and expertise of the pilot, as well as the excellent performance of the aircraft.
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