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Slow the descent speed
Below 10,000 ft you are typically limited to 250 kt indicated (a US rule that much of the world mirrors in some form, though not universally). This forces a deceleration around 10,000 ft whether the profile wants one or not, so plan for it rather than discovering it.
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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 1,796 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 89 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a departure roll from runway 15 at VQPR Paro International Airport. The Boeing 737-800 took off with a takeoff distance of 1,570 meters, which was 79% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 148 knots. At the time of departure, the local weather conditions were a temperature of 2 degrees Celsius, with a wind speed of 2 knots at 0 degrees, resulting in a negligible crosswind and tailwind of 1 knot each.
As the aircraft climbed out of Paro International Airport, it began its enroute climb 2 miles southeast of the airport. The climb started from an altitude of 8,739 feet above sea level and reached a maximum altitude of 32,436 feet above sea level, an increase of 23,697 feet in just 18 minutes, covering a distance of 119 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise started 25 miles southeast of Goalpara in Assam, India, and lasted for 20 minutes, covering a distance of 142 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its enroute descent 5 miles southeast of Kolasib in Mizoram, India, from an altitude of 33,045 feet above sea level to 7,982 feet above sea level, a decrease of 25,063 feet in just 13 minutes, covering a distance of 75 nautical miles.
The aircraft then entered another enroute level cruise 13 miles north of VYFS Surbung Airport Falam in Chin State, Myanmar, and lasted for just 2 minutes, covering a distance of 6 nautical miles. The enroute descent started 7 miles north of the airport, from an altitude of 7,997 feet above sea level to 6,636 feet above sea level, a decrease of 1,361 feet in just 2 minutes, covering a distance of 6 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 18 at VYFS Surbung Airport was made from the north, heading 178.0 degrees at 1 nautical mile and 606 feet above ground level. The aircraft landed on runway 18, which had a length of 1,796 meters. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was slightly below target at 133 knots.
The touchdown distance was good at 90 meters, and the touchdown speed was also good at 131 knots. However, the touchdown rate was very hard at -587 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the local weather conditions at the time of landing were a temperature of 14 degrees Celsius, with a wind speed of 1 knot at 358 degrees, resulting in a negligible crosswind and a tailwind of 1 knot.
The total landing distance was 1,056 meters, which was 59% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect. The total flight distance was 355 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 70 minutes. The aircraft used a total of 4,110 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Boeing 737-800 aircraft successfully landed at VYFS Surbung Airport, demonstrating a high level of proficiency in its approach and landing procedures. The aircraft was approaching the runway from the north, heading 178.0° at an altitude of 606 feet above ground level (agl) and 1 nautical mile from the runway. The pilot maintained a steady course, ensuring a smooth and controlled descent.
Upon reaching the runway threshold, the aircraft touched down at a speed of 131 knots, which was within the acceptable range. The touchdown distance of 90 meters was also satisfactory, indicating that the pilot had effectively managed the aircraft's descent and speed. However, the touchdown rate was slightly concerning, registering at -587 feet per minute (fpm), which is considered very hard. This may indicate that the pilot could have applied more gentle control during the final stages of the approach.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 14°C and a gentle wind of 1 knot from 358°. This minimal wind had a negligible impact on the aircraft's approach and landing, allowing the pilot to maintain perfect runway alignment during the rollout. The runway rollout alignment was indeed perfect, demonstrating the pilot's ability to control the aircraft's speed and direction during the critical phase of the landing.
Overall, the Boeing 737-800 aircraft's landing at VYFS Surbung Airport was a success, with the pilot achieving a high score of 90.5%. The landing distance of 1,056 meters, which accounted for 59% of the runway length, was also within acceptable limits. The pilot's ability to maintain perfect runway alignment and control the aircraft's speed and direction during the rollout phase was particularly noteworthy, highlighting their expertise and professionalism.
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