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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.
Two stabilised approach gates, each with seven checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway. They are the approach's score: the checks passed out of the checks that ran.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 1,774 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 214 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from LaGuardia Airport's runway 31, the Boeing 737-MAX8 accelerated down the 1,410-meter takeoff distance, which comprised 66% of the available runway. At a liftoff speed of 146 knots, the aircraft lifted off into the warm air, with a temperature of 34 degrees Celsius and a gentle headwind of 6 knots. The initial climb phase began shortly after departure, as the aircraft transitioned from the runway to a steady ascent, reaching a maximum altitude of 35,606 feet above sea level.
As the aircraft continued its journey, it entered a level cruise phase, maintaining a steady altitude of 35,606 feet above sea level. This phase lasted for 27 minutes, during which the aircraft covered a distance of 368 nautical miles. The cruise phase was punctuated by several descent phases, including a significant descent from 36,003 feet to 6,000 feet above sea level, which covered 126 nautical miles in 13 minutes. The aircraft then entered a brief level cruise phase, lasting only 2 minutes, before beginning its final descent into Chicago Midway International Airport.
The final approach to runway 31C at Chicago Midway International Airport was executed from the south-east, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 314.0 degrees at 4 nautical miles from the threshold. The landing was successful, with a touchdown distance of 215 meters, which comprised 58% of the available runway. The aircraft touched down at a speed of 142 knots, slightly above the recommended threshold speed of 145 knots. The runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned, but the runway rollout alignment was very good. The total landing distance was 1,035 meters, and the aircraft taxied to the parking area in 3 minutes, concluding a flight that covered 642 nautical miles and consumed 3,679 kilograms of fuel.
The Boeing 737-MAX8 touched down on runway 31C at KMDW Chicago Midway International Airport with a good threshold height, allowing the crew to maintain a stable approach. The threshold speed was well-managed at 145 kt, indicating a smooth transition from the approach to the touchdown phase. The aircraft's touchdown distance of 215 m was within acceptable limits, demonstrating the crew's ability to control the aircraft's descent.
However, the touchdown speed of 142 kt was slightly above the recommended threshold, resulting in a firm touchdown rate of -362 fpm. This may have contributed to the aircraft's slight misalignment with the runway centreline, with a deviation of 4.2 m. Despite this, the crew's handling of the aircraft during the rollout phase was commendable, with the aircraft maintaining a very good alignment with the centreline.
The overall performance of the landing was impressive, with a total landing distance of 1,035 m, representing 58% of the runway length. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 30 °C and a headwind of 7 kt, presented a challenging environment for the crew. Nevertheless, they were able to execute a safe and efficient landing, earning a score of 97.9%.
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