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Maintain the centreline
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.
One stabilised approach gate: five checks where the approach path is 500 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate was not assessed, because the approach did not join final that far out.
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,856 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 395 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a departure roll from runway 12 at VNPR Pokhara International Airport in Nepal. The Boeing 737-900 aircraft took off with a takeoff distance of 1,090 meters, which accounted for 48% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 152 knots, and the local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of -9 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 2 knots from a direction of 215 degrees.
As the aircraft climbed out of Pokhara, it began its enroute climb 1 mile southeast of the airport, rising from an altitude of 3,518 feet above sea level to 37,875 feet above sea level. This climb of 34,357 feet was achieved in just 33 minutes, covering a distance of 226 nautical miles. The aircraft then transitioned into a level cruise, which started 9 miles south of VICX Kanpur Airport in India and lasted for 71 minutes. During this phase, the aircraft covered a distance of 730 nautical miles.
As the flight continued, the aircraft began its enroute descent 6 miles north of Kadiri in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. The descent from 37,886 feet above sea level to 1,686 feet above sea level was a decrease of 36,199 feet in just 12 minutes, covering a distance of 225 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its final approach to runway 28 at VOCL Calicut International Airport from the east, heading 281.0 degrees at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,353 feet above ground level.
The landing on runway 28 at Calicut International Airport was successful, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a speed of 124 knots. The touchdown distance was 396 meters, which was 32% of the runway length. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 32 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 2 knots from a direction of 280 degrees. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, and the runway rollout alignment was perfect.
After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area from the runway in less than 1 minute, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 1,187 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 2 hours. The aircraft used a total of 7,851 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Boeing 737-900 aircraft successfully landed at VOCL Calicut International Airport, showcasing exceptional piloting skills and adherence to standard operating procedures. The final approach to runway 28 from the east, heading 281.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,353 feet above ground level (agl), demonstrated a high level of precision and control.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on the runway with a speed of 134 knots, which is within the acceptable threshold speed range. The touchdown distance of 396 meters was also well within the expected parameters, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The touchdown speed of 124 knots was also satisfactory, and the touchdown rate of -193 feet per minute (fpm) was within the acceptable limits.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 32°C and a gentle headwind of 2 knots from a direction of 280°. The crosswind component was negligible, at 0 knots, which further contributed to the smooth landing. The runway length of 2,856 meters was more than sufficient to accommodate the aircraft's landing distance of 921 meters, which accounted for only 32% of the available runway.
The runway touchdown alignment was reported to be very good, indicating that the aircraft was properly aligned with the runway centerline at the moment of touchdown. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, demonstrating the pilots' ability to maintain control and stability during the post-landing phase. Overall, the landing was a textbook example of safe and efficient aircraft operation, with a score of 99.8% indicating an extremely high level of proficiency.
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