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Maintain the centreline
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A small uncorrected heading error at 40 knots becomes a metre of offset per second by 100 knots, noticed only at rotation, producing a crabbed liftoff. Root cause is nearly always eyes on the tape instead of the far end of the runway. Small heading changes displace a distant point visibly long before the nearby centreline stripes look wrong.
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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.
At the 1,000 ft gate: speed below the reference speed.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 5,293 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,293 ft of the 8,988 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,193 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 8 minutes and covered a distance of 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a Boeing 737-800, then departed from runway 06 at KRSW Southwest Florida International Airport. The takeoff distance was 4,242 feet, which is 35% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 158 knots.
The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 89 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 16 knots from a direction of 89 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind of 10 knots and a headwind of 13 knots. The aircraft began its enroute climb 1 mile south of Gateway, Florida, and ascended from an altitude of 1,082 feet above sea level to 36,641 feet above sea level, an increase of 35,559 feet, in 22 minutes and covering a distance of 143 nautical miles.
Following the initial climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which started 80 miles southwest of Indian Shores, Florida, and lasted for 64 minutes, covering a distance of 461 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its enroute descent 17 miles southeast of the LA12 Louisiana State Police Troop B Helipad Heliport in Kenner, Louisiana, and descended from 36,857 feet above sea level to 3,189 feet above sea level, a decrease of 33,668 feet, in 28 minutes and covering a distance of 155 nautical miles.
The aircraft then entered another level cruise phase, which started 1 mile west of KDWH David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport in Houston, Texas, and lasted for 2 minutes, covering a distance of 5 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its final descent 3 miles southeast of the same airport and descended from 2,961 feet above sea level to 1,348 feet above sea level, a decrease of 1,612 feet, in 2 minutes and covering a distance of 5 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 08L at KIAH George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport was made from the west, with a heading of 90.0 degrees at an altitude of 1,241 feet above ground level and a distance of 4 nautical miles from the runway. The landing was made on runway 08L, which has a length of 8,988 feet. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was also good at 142 knots.
The touchdown distance was good at 1,198 feet, and the touchdown speed was 136 knots, which was also good. However, the touchdown rate was fair at -206 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, and the local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 89 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 12 knots from a direction of 89 degrees, resulting in a crosswind of 0 knots and a headwind of 12 knots.
The total landing distance was 5,021 feet, which is 56% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was perfect. The taxiing period from the runway to the parking took 8 minutes and covered a distance of 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 777 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 135 minutes. The aircraft used a total of 12,682 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The Boeing 737-800 aircraft successfully landed on runway 08L at KIAH George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, achieving a score of 99.8%. The final approach was conducted from the west, heading 90.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,241 feet above ground level (agl).
The aircraft's performance during the landing was impressive, with a good threshold height and a threshold speed of 142 knots, which is within the acceptable range. The touchdown distance of 1,198 feet was also within the expected parameters, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The touchdown speed of 136 knots was also good, suggesting that the pilot maintained a stable approach and managed the aircraft's speed effectively.
However, the touchdown rate of -206 feet per minute (fpm) was only fair, indicating that the aircraft touched down slightly harder than desired. This could be due to various factors, including the pilot's technique, the aircraft's configuration, or external factors such as wind or turbulence.
Despite the slightly higher touchdown rate, the runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating that the aircraft was aligned with the runway centerline at the moment of touchdown. This is an important aspect of landing safety, as it reduces the risk of veering off the runway or experiencing a loss of directional control.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 89°F and a headwind of 12 knots. The crosswind was negligible, at 0 knots, which made the landing even more manageable for the pilot.
The total landing distance of 5,021 feet was 56% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. This suggests that the pilot 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 perfect, indicating that the aircraft maintained its alignment with the runway centerline during the rollout phase. This is an important aspect of landing safety, as it reduces the risk of veering off the runway or experiencing a loss of directional control during the critical phase of landing. Overall, the landing was a success, with the aircraft touching down safely and smoothly on the runway.
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