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The one change that would have gained the most on this flight, and the guide passage for it.
Enroute Level scored 95.25 % — Average altitude 3,158 ft asl at 84 % was the weak point. Fixed, this flight scores 99.37 %.
Start to finish · 19 stages, 17 scored
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Two stabilised approach gates, each with six checks at 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,677 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,677 m of the 2,099 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 547 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight took off from DXXX Lomé–Tokoin International Airport. After taxiing from the parking to the runway for 5 minutes and covering 1 nautical mile, the aircraft began its roll down runway 22. It quickly gathered speed and lifted off the ground at 143 knots. The takeoff was smooth, and the aircraft soon found itself on its initial climb. The weather conditions at the time of departure were warm, with a temperature of 29 degrees Celsius and a light headwind.
As the aircraft climbed to higher altitudes, it leveled off overhead the Lomé airport before embarking on an eastward journey. Initially, it was climbing from 1,064 feet above sea level to 38,998 feet, covering over 164 nautical miles in the process. This remarkable climb took 24 minutes to complete, marking one of the steeper ascents of the flight.
Following the prolonged climb, the aircraft entered into a period of level cruise. This began approximately 95 miles north west of the CVN-78 carrier in the Gulf of Guinea, and the aircraft remained at a steady altitude for 31 minutes before continuing its journey. During this part of the flight, the aircraft covered a significant 224 nautical miles.
As the aircraft continued toward its destination, it began its descent to a lower altitude. The enroute descent stage, which lasted 19 minutes, started approximately 92 miles north west of São Tomé International Airport. The aircraft decreased in altitude from 38,994 feet to 3,234 feet, covering a total of just under 105 nautical miles.
Subsequent to the descent, the aircraft entered into another period of level cruise, this time lasting only four minutes. During this short cruise, the aircraft covered a distance of only 9 nautical miles. The final approach to the runway then began from the east, with the aircraft heading 282 degrees at a height of 1,754 feet above ground level.
The landing on runway 29 at São Tomé International Airport was a success, with the aircraft's touchdown speed slightly above the target range at 129 knots. Although the touchdown point was 132 meters beyond the touchdown zone, the touchdown speed of 126 knots was a little fast. However, the touchdown rate of -94 feet per minute was excellent, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect.
The local weather at the time of landing was warm, with a temperature of 27 degrees Celsius and a gentle tailwind. After the successful landing, the aircraft began its taxiing process from the runway to the parking area, completing it in two minutes and covering less than a nautical mile. With a total flight distance of 509 nautical miles, the flight used 3,889 kilograms of fuel in just under 88 minutes of flight time. The aircraft's performance and handling were exceptional throughout the entire journey.
The Boeing 737-800 aircraft successfully landed at FPST São Tomé International Airport, with a high score of 98.5%. During the final approach to runway 29, the aircraft was heading towards the east, at an altitude of 1,754 feet above ground level (agl) and 4 nautical miles from the runway. This positioning was a result of careful navigation to ensure a smooth and safe landing.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down at a speed of 126 knots, which was slightly above the recommended threshold speed of 129 knots. The touchdown point was 132 meters beyond the touchdown zone, indicating that the aircraft was slightly overshooting the ideal spot. However, the pilots skillfully managed the aircraft to maintain control and ensure a safe rollout.
The runway touchdown alignment was perfectly aligned with the runway, signifying excellent control throughout the landing process. Local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 27 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 2 knots from a direction of 100 degrees. This minimal wind made it easier for the aircraft to land and maintain control.
Another critical aspect of the landing was the touchdown rate, which was recorded at an excellent -94 feet per minute (fpm). This indicates that the aircraft was able to quickly dissipate its kinetic energy upon touchdown, thereby minimizing the impact on the landing gear and ensuring a smooth rollout.
The landing distance of 1,597 meters was 76% of the available runway length, indicating that the aircraft had sufficient stopping distance to bring it to a safe halt. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, showing that the pilots had maintained excellent control throughout the landing process. Overall, this landing operation was characterized by a smooth and safe execution, with the pilots demonstrating exceptional skill and control.
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