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Avoid steep turns at low altitude
Below a thousand feet the aeroplane is slow, heavy and close to the ground. A steep turn loses lift, raises the stall speed and flattens the climb just when the gradient matters most. A normal turn on course is a rate one — fifteen degrees or so, twenty-five at the outside, this penalty is to acknowledge when a turn has stopped being a turn and become a manoeuvre.
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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 500 ft gate: speed above the reference speed.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 9,969 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 1,750 ft past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from KIAH George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, the Boeing 737-900 began its journey by taxiing from the parking area to the runway, a process that took 20 minutes and covered a distance of 3 nautical miles. As the aircraft reached the runway threshold, it initiated its departure roll on runway 15L, utilizing 5,900 feet of the available runway, which represented 49% of the total length. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 168 knots, taking advantage of the 8-knot headwind and minimal crosswind.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it began its enroute climb, which started 1 mile south of KIAH. The climb phase saw the aircraft ascend from 1,045 feet above sea level to 34,997 feet, an increase of 33,951 feet in just 20 minutes, covering a distance of 131 nautical miles. Following the climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which lasted for 69 minutes and covered 442 nautical miles. The cruise phase was followed by a descent, which began overhead FD55 Rutten Dusting Strip in Havana, Florida, and saw the aircraft descend from 34,998 feet to 4,039 feet in 23 minutes, covering 139 nautical miles. The aircraft then entered a brief level cruise phase, lasting 3 minutes and covering 12 nautical miles, before beginning its final descent.
The final approach to runway 08 at KJAX Jacksonville International Airport was initiated from the southwest, with the aircraft heading 71.0 degrees at 4 nautical miles and 1,273 feet above ground level. The landing was executed with a threshold speed slightly above target at 146 knots, and the touchdown point was 373 feet beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed was a little fast at 137 knots, but the touchdown rate was excellent at -74 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the runway rollout alignment was also spot on. Following the landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, a process that took 8 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 750 nautical miles, and the aircraft used 11,171 pounds of fuel during the journey, which lasted a total of 2 hours and 4 minutes.
The Boeing 737-900 touched down on runway 08 at KJAX Jacksonville International Airport with a score of 99.2%. The aircraft approached the runway from the southwest, heading 71.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,273 feet above ground level. The approach quality was good, with a threshold height that met expectations. However, the threshold speed was slightly above the target at 146 knots, indicating a slight deviation from the ideal landing conditions.
As the aircraft made contact with the runway, it touched down 373 feet beyond the touchdown zone, with a speed of 137 knots. This was a little faster than the desired touchdown speed, but the touchdown rate of -74 feet per minute was excellent. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft centered on the runway. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 75°F and a 15-knot wind at 79°, contributed to a relatively smooth landing. The crosswind component was minimal at 2 knots, while the headwind component was 14 knots.
The total landing distance of 4,589 feet was 46% of the runway length, indicating a relatively short rollout. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, with the aircraft remaining centered on the runway throughout the rollout phase. Overall, the landing was successful, with the aircraft meeting most of the desired landing conditions. However, the slightly fast touchdown speed and above-target threshold speed were notable deviations from the ideal landing conditions.
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