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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 1,721 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,721 m of the 3,142 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 526 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the Boeing 737-MAX8 was a relatively smooth and efficient journey. Taxiing from the parking to the runway at EGKK London Gatwick Airport took 27 minutes and covered 3 nm. The departure roll on runway 26L was successful, with a takeoff distance of 1,565 m, representing 63% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 165 kn, and the local weather conditions at the time of takeoff included a temperature of 18 °C, a wind of 1 kn coming from 270°, with a crosswind of 0 kn and a headwind of 1 kn.
The enroute climb began overhead Charlwood in Surrey, England, climbing from 1,233 ft asl to 4,936 ft asl, covering 6 nm in 3 minutes. The subsequent level cruise and climb segments took the aircraft through various locations in England, France, and Switzerland before beginning the descent towards LDDU Dubrovnik Ruđer Bošković Airport in Croatia.
The final approach to runway 11 at LDDU Dubrovnik Ruđer Bošković Airport saw a successful landing, with the touchdown occurring slightly beyond the touchdown zone at a speed of 132 kn. The touchdown rate was firm at -347 ft/m, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good. Despite the slightly fast touchdown speed, the landing was safe and successful.
The total flight distance covered was 912 nm over a duration of 139 minutes, requiring the consumption of 5,934 kg of fuel. The landing distance was 1,640 m, representing 52% of the runway, with a very good runway rollout alignment. Taxiing from the runway to the parking area took 1 minute and covered less than 1 nm. Overall, the flight in the Boeing 737-MAX8 was a successful and efficient journey.
Overall, the aircraft landing performance was quite commendable with a score of 94.3%. Let's break down the analysis of each phase of the landing to better understand the strengths and areas for improvement.
During the Approach Phase, the glideslope alignment was excellent, indicating precise navigation towards the runway. The threshold speed of 140 knots was appropriate, demonstrating good control and adherence to standard operating procedures. This phase set a solid foundation for a successful landing.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, the threshold height was good, indicating the aircraft was at the correct altitude as it neared the runway. However, the landing flare was only rated as fair, suggesting there may have been a slight room for improvement in the angle of descent to achieve a smoother touchdown.
In the Touchdown Phase, there were a few aspects to note. While the touchdown rate was firm at -347 ft/min, which is within acceptable limits, the touchdown speed of 132 knots was a little fast. This could potentially be addressed by making adjustments to the approach speed or angle. Additionally, landing 110 meters beyond the designated touchdown zone indicates a slight overshot, but the runway touchdown alignment was rated as very good, showing that the pilot was able to correct course effectively.
Overall, the pilot demonstrated skill and proficiency throughout various phases of the landing, resulting in a solid score of 94.3%. By focusing on refining the landing flare, touchdown speed, and precision in touchdown placement, the pilot can aim to achieve an even higher score in future landings. Keep up the good work and continue to strive for excellence in all aspects of aircraft operations.
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