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MY FS FLIGHTS
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Smooth the climb
Pull to 15 degrees at one rate and you get a clean liftoff, pull to the same 15 degrees at twice the rate and you get an overshoot, a push, and an oscillation through the first few hundred feet. The type-general rule of thumb is a rotation rate of about 2 to 3 degrees per second, which means roughly five to seven seconds from starting the pull to reaching the initial climb attitude of around 15 degrees nose-up. Count it out loud during your next takeoff and you will almost certainly discover you have been rotating in two seconds flat.
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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 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 9,982 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,357 ft 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 9 minutes and covered a distance of 2 nautical miles. The aircraft, a Boeing 737-MAX8, then departed from runway 28R at KORD Chicago O'Hare International Airport. The takeoff distance was 5,232 feet, which is 40% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 153 knots.
The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 52°F and a wind speed of 7 knots from a direction of 207°. The crosswind component was 6 knots, while the headwind component was 3 knots. The aircraft climbed to an altitude of 15,318 feet above sea level (asl) over Bensenville, Illinois, after taking off. This climb from 1,713 feet asl to 15,318 feet asl was achieved in 6 minutes and covered a distance of 26 nautical miles.
Following the initial climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which started 15 miles northeast of Kenilworth, Illinois. This cruise phase lasted for 3 minutes and covered a distance of 26 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its descent, which started 23 miles northwest of Benton Harbor, Michigan. The descent from 15,165 feet asl to 11,188 feet asl was achieved in 3 minutes and covered a distance of 25 nautical miles.
The aircraft entered another level cruise phase, which started 3 miles west of the MI76 Reading Airport in Fennville, Michigan. This cruise phase lasted for 2 minutes and covered a distance of 11 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its descent again, which started 3 miles northeast of Fennville, Michigan. The descent from 10,812 feet asl to 10,337 feet asl was achieved in 2 minutes and covered a distance of 11 nautical miles.
The aircraft entered another level cruise phase, which started 4 miles northwest of Hopkins, Michigan. This cruise phase lasted for 2 minutes and covered a distance of 9 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its descent once more, which started overhead the MI93 Circle T Ranch Airport in Curran, Michigan. The descent from 9,896 feet asl to 2,557 feet asl was achieved in 5 minutes and covered a distance of 18 nautical miles.
The aircraft entered another level cruise phase, which started 2 miles west of Saranac, Michigan. This cruise phase lasted for 3 minutes and covered a distance of 7 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its final approach to runway 26L at KGRR Gerald R. Ford International Airport, which is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The final approach was made from the east, heading 260.0° at an altitude of 1,211 feet above ground level (agl) and a distance of 4 nautical miles from the runway.
The landing on runway 26L was successful, with a touchdown distance of 1,356 feet and a touchdown speed of 132 knots. The touchdown rate was fair at -202 feet per minute (fpm), and the runway touchdown alignment was very good. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 43°F and a wind speed of 2 knots from a direction of 170°. The crosswind component was 2 knots, while the headwind component was 0 knots.
The total landing distance was 4,282 feet, which is 43% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was also very good. After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, which took 2 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 142 nautical miles, and the
The Boeing 737-MAX8 aircraft successfully landed at KGRR Gerald R. Ford International Airport on runway 26L. The final approach was executed from the east, heading 260.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,211 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft demonstrated a high level of proficiency in its approach, achieving a score of 99.5%.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on the runway with a speed of 140 knots, which was within the acceptable threshold speed. The touchdown distance of 1,356 feet was also within the expected range, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The touchdown speed of 132 knots was slightly lower than the threshold speed, but still within the acceptable limits.
However, the touchdown rate of -202 feet per minute (fpm) was considered fair, suggesting that the aircraft may have experienced a slight bounce or oscillation upon touchdown. This could be attributed to various factors, including the aircraft's weight, the runway's surface, or the pilot's control inputs.
Despite the slightly higher touchdown rate, the runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating that the aircraft was well-aligned with the runway centerline at the moment of touchdown. This is a critical aspect of landing, as it affects the aircraft's ability to maintain control and stability during the rollout phase.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 43°F and a wind speed of 2 knots from 170°. The crosswind component was minimal, at 2 knots, while the headwind component was zero. These conditions were favorable for the landing, allowing the aircraft to maintain a stable approach and touchdown.
The total landing distance of 4,282 feet was 43% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. This suggests that the pilots executed a well-planned and controlled approach, taking into account the aircraft's performance characteristics and the runway's length.
Finally, the runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating that the aircraft maintained its alignment with the runway centerline during the rollout phase. This is an important aspect of landing, as it affects the aircraft's ability to stop safely and efficiently.
Overall, the Boeing 737-MAX8 aircraft demonstrated a high level of proficiency in its landing at KGRR Gerald R. Ford International Airport, with a score of 99.5%. While there were some minor issues with the touchdown rate, the aircraft's performance was generally excellent, and the pilots executed a well-planned and controlled approach.
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