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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.
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 2,413 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 277 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a short taxiing period from the parking area to the runway, taking approximately 2 minutes and covering less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a Boeing 737-900, then departed from runway 01 at MMOX Aeropuerto Internacional Xoxocotlán. The takeoff distance was 1,262 meters, which accounted for 51% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 144 knots, and the local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 22 °C, with a wind speed of 2 knots at 130 degrees.
As the aircraft climbed to its cruising altitude, it began its enroute climb over San Antonio de la Cal, Estado de Oaxaca, Mexico. The climb was a significant one, with the aircraft rising from 6,048 feet above sea level to 36,980 feet above sea level, an increase of 30,932 feet in just 30 minutes. This climb covered a distance of 201 nautical miles. Following the climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which lasted for 149 minutes and covered a distance of 1,426 nautical miles. This phase of the flight took place approximately 87 miles south of Puerto Arista, Estado de Chiapas, Mexico.
As the aircraft approached its destination, it began its enroute descent over Paita, Piura, Peru. The descent was steep, with the aircraft dropping from 36,901 feet above sea level to 1,308 feet above sea level, a decrease of 35,593 feet in just 16 minutes. This descent covered a distance of 211 nautical miles. The final approach to runway 02 at SPRU Carlos Martinez De Pinillos International Airport was made from the south, with the aircraft heading at 16.0 degrees and at an altitude of 1,219 feet above ground level, approximately 4 nautical miles from the runway.
The landing on runway 02 was successful, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 131 knots, which was slightly faster than the recommended threshold speed of 135 knots. However, the touchdown rate was smooth at -104 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good. The total landing distance was 807 meters, which accounted for 33% of the runway. Following the landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, taking less than 1 minute and covering less than 1 nautical mile.
In total, the flight covered a distance of 1,845 nautical miles and lasted for 202 minutes. The aircraft used 11,425 kilograms of fuel during the flight. Overall, the flight was characterized by a smooth and efficient climb, cruise, and descent, with a successful landing at the destination airport.
The Boeing 737-900 aircraft successfully landed at SPRU Carlos Martinez De Pinillos International Airport, achieving a score of 99.9%. The final approach to runway 02 was conducted from the south, with a heading of 16.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,219 feet above ground level.
The aircraft touched down on the runway with a good threshold height, indicating a precise and controlled descent. The threshold speed of 135 knots was also within the acceptable range, demonstrating the pilot's ability to manage the aircraft's speed during the landing phase. The touchdown distance of 277 meters was also satisfactory, indicating a smooth and controlled touchdown.
However, the touchdown speed of 131 knots was slightly faster than the ideal speed, which may have resulted in a slightly longer rollout distance. Nevertheless, the touchdown rate of -104 feet per minute was smooth, indicating a controlled and stable descent. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, suggesting that the pilot maintained a precise and consistent approach path.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 17°C and a wind speed of 4 knots from 139°. The crosswind component was minimal at 3 knots, while the tailwind component was 2 knots. These conditions contributed to a smooth and controlled landing.
The total landing distance of 807 meters was 33% of the runway length, indicating a relatively short rollout distance. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, suggesting that the pilot maintained a consistent and controlled alignment during the rollout phase. Overall, the landing was successful, with the aircraft coming to a stop in a safe and controlled manner.
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