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Preparing for a stable approach will give you time to decide on whether to attempt the landing or going around. Too much altitude with a high sink rate will result in carrying too much speed onto the runway. Configuring flaps and the gear late also won't help the speed decay.
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Two stabilised approach gates, each with five checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 3,010 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 489 m 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 4 minutes and covered a distance of 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a Boeing 737-700, then departed from runway 29 at KGNV Gainesville Regional Airport in Gainesville, Florida. The takeoff distance was 1,008 meters, which accounted for 44% of the runway. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 152 knots.
As the aircraft climbed to its cruising altitude, it started its enroute climb 1 mile west of KGNV Gainesville Regional Airport. The climb took 34 minutes, during which the aircraft ascended from 1,212 feet above sea level to 37,840 feet above sea level, an increase of 36,627 feet. The climb covered a distance of 223 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise started 1 mile northeast of FD03 The Funny Farm Airport in Crestview, Florida, and lasted for 148 minutes. During this period, the aircraft covered a distance of 1,270 nautical miles. The cruise altitude was maintained at 37,840 feet above sea level.
As the aircraft approached its destination, it began its enroute descent 45 miles northeast of MMLZ Punta Arena Airstrip in La Paz, Mexico. The descent took 16 minutes, during which the aircraft descended from 37,593 feet above sea level to 2,890 feet above sea level, a decrease of 34,703 feet. The descent covered a distance of 100 nautical miles.
The aircraft then entered a short enroute level cruise, lasting 3 minutes, as it flew 6 miles southeast of San Jose del Cabo in Mexico. This cruise covered a distance of 7 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 34 at MMSD Aeropuerto Internacional de Los Cabos was made from the south, with a heading of 354.0 degrees. The aircraft was at an altitude of 4 nautical miles and 1,418 feet above ground level.
The landing on runway 34 was successful, with the touchdown point being 71 meters beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed was 119 knots, which was within the acceptable range. The touchdown rate was smooth at -138 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were a temperature of 23 degrees Celsius, with a wind speed of 3 knots at 309 degrees.
The total landing distance was 951 meters, which accounted for 32% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled landing. The taxiing period from the runway to the parking took 1 minute and covered less than 1 nautical mile.
The total flight distance was 1,609 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 210 minutes. The aircraft used a total of 10,779 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Boeing 737-700 aircraft successfully landed at MMSD Aeropuerto Internacional de Los Cabos, demonstrating exceptional piloting skills and adherence to standard operating procedures. The final approach to runway 34 from the south was executed with precision, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 354.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,418 feet above ground level.
Upon reaching the runway, the aircraft touched down smoothly, with a touchdown speed of 119 kt, which was within the acceptable threshold speed of 128 kt. The touchdown point was 71 meters beyond the designated touchdown zone, but this was still considered a good landing. The touchdown rate of -138 feet per minute was also smooth, indicating a controlled descent.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 23°C and a gentle wind of 3 kt from 309°. This resulted in a minimal crosswind and headwind, making the landing even more challenging but ultimately successful. The pilots' ability to adapt to these conditions and maintain control of the aircraft was impressive.
The total landing distance of 951 meters was 32% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. This suggests that the pilots were able to maintain a high level of control and precision throughout the landing, resulting in a smooth and efficient rollout. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilots were able to maintain control of the aircraft and bring it to a stop in a safe and controlled manner.
Overall, this landing was a testament to the skills and expertise of the pilots, as well as the capabilities of the Boeing 737-700 aircraft. The successful landing was a result of careful planning, precise execution, and a high level of situational awareness, making it a great example of safe and efficient aviation operations.
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