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Departure
Use smaller, smoother aileron inputs to hold the climb bank angle near wings-level.
What happened: During Climb 3 the bank angle averaged 9.4°, well beyond a steady wings-level climb.
Watch for: Attitude indicator - bank angle, keeping it close to wings-level through the climb.
Arrival
Reduce power earlier on final to bring threshold speed back to 145 kt.
What happened: You crossed the threshold at 156 kt against a target of 145 kt, and touchdown ended up well past the normal point. Carrying excess threshold speed usually carries the touchdown long as the aircraft floats before settling.
Watch for: Airspeed indicator, targeting 145 kt at the threshold.
Ground effect becomes significant below about one wingspan of height. A Cessna 172, with a 36 ft span, enters ground effect at flare height - the float it feels in the hold-off is ground effect arriving on cue. An A320, with a span around 117 ft, has been in ground effect since before the threshold and there is no sudden cushion to feel, only a gradual reduction in induced drag that lengthens any float you allow.
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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 5,939 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,939 ft of the 11,080 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 2,874 ft past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (KIAH), runway 15R, the Boeing 737-900 began its journey with a taxiing period of 14 minutes, covering 2 nautical miles to reach the runway. At 173 knots, the aircraft lifted off the ground, utilizing 75% of the 7,524-foot runway. The local weather conditions at the time of departure featured a temperature of 82°F, with a 10-knot wind blowing from 110°, resulting in a 7-knot crosswind and a 7-knot headwind.
As the aircraft climbed to its initial cruising altitude, it began its ascent 2 miles northeast of Aldine, Texas, reaching an altitude of 30,007 feet above sea level in 23 minutes, covering 144 nautical miles. The enroute level cruise phase started overhead Lakeway, Texas, lasting 73 minutes and covering 507 nautical miles. The aircraft then initiated a second climb phase, this time 4 miles southeast of La Hacienda, New Mexico, increasing its altitude by 1,413 feet in 2 minutes, covering 11 nautical miles. Following this, the aircraft entered another level cruise phase, starting 6 miles northwest of NM26 Luna Landing Airport Deming, New Mexico, lasting 76 minutes and covering 445 nautical miles. As the aircraft approached its destination, it began its descent 2 miles east of Yucca Valley, California, decreasing its altitude by 30,556 feet in 22 minutes, covering 97 nautical miles.
The Boeing 737-900 finally landed on runway 25L at Los Angeles International Airport (KLAX), utilizing 51% of the 11,076-foot runway. The touchdown point was 1,528 feet beyond the touchdown zone, with a touchdown speed of 141 knots and a touchdown rate of -190 feet per minute, both of which were considered good. The local weather conditions at the time of landing featured a temperature of 61°F, with an 18-knot wind blowing from 260°, resulting in a 1-knot crosswind and an 18-knot headwind. The total landing distance was 5,693 feet, and the aircraft taxied to the parking area in 10 minutes, covering less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 1,214 nautical miles, taking 209 minutes, and the aircraft used 22,600 pounds of fuel during the journey.
The Boeing 737-900 touched down on runway 25L at KLAX Los Angeles International Airport with a satisfactory approach quality, demonstrating good control and precision throughout the descent. The aircraft maintained a steady heading of 263.0° as it descended from 4 nm and 1,296 ft above ground level (agl) to the runway threshold. The threshold height was good, indicating a well-executed approach.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed was slightly above the target threshold speed of 155 kt, registering 156 kt. However, the touchdown speed of 141 kt was within acceptable limits, and the touchdown rate of -190 fpm was also good, indicating a controlled and stable landing. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft centered on the runway centerline. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 61°F and a headwind of 18 kt, contributed to a smooth and stable approach.
The total landing distance of 5,693 ft was 51% of the runway length, indicating a relatively short landing distance. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, with the aircraft maintaining its centerline alignment throughout the rollout phase. Overall, the landing was satisfactory, with a score of 92.7% reflecting the aircraft's good control and precision throughout the approach, touchdown, and rollout phases.
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