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Maintain the centreline
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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.
Two stabilised approach gates, each with seven 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 2,485 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 490 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 area to the runway, which took 5 minutes and covered a distance of 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a Boeing 737-900, then departed from runway 05R at RCTP Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. The takeoff distance was 1,177 meters, which was 35% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 152 knots, and the local weather conditions at the time of departure were a temperature of 18°C, with a wind speed of 7 knots at a direction of 60°. This resulted in a crosswind of 1 knot and a headwind of 7 knots.
As the aircraft climbed to cruising altitude, it began its enroute climb, which started overhead RCTP Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. The climb took 40 minutes and covered a distance of 331 nautical miles, during which the aircraft ascended from an altitude of 1,061 feet above sea level to 37,000 feet above sea level, an increase of 35,939 feet. The enroute level cruise then began, lasting 93 minutes and covering a distance of 827 nautical miles. The cruise took place at a latitude of 28.1851839 and a longitude of 126.0715668.
As the aircraft approached its destination, it began its enroute descent, which started 27 miles north of Itoigawa, Japan. The descent took 28 minutes and covered a distance of 190 nautical miles, during which the aircraft descended from an altitude of 36,988 feet above sea level to 1,597 feet above sea level, a decrease of 35,392 feet. The final approach to runway 28 at RJSK Akita Airport was made from the east, heading 277.0°, at an altitude of 4 nautical miles and 1,285 feet above ground level.
The landing on runway 28 at RJSK Akita Airport was successful, with a touchdown point 70 meters beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed was 126 knots, which was good, and the touchdown rate was smooth at -146 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the local weather conditions at the time of landing were a temperature of 2°C, with a wind speed of 0 knots at a direction of 0°. This resulted in a crosswind of 0 knots and a headwind of 0 knots.
The total landing distance was 1,005 meters, which was 40% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect. After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, which took 1 minute and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 1,355 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 168 minutes. The aircraft used a total of 8,289 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Boeing 737-900 aircraft successfully landed at RJSK Akita Airport, demonstrating exceptional piloting skills and adherence to standard operating procedures. The final approach to runway 28 from the east, heading 277.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,285 feet above ground level (agl), was executed with precision.
The aircraft touched down on the runway with a threshold speed of 138 knots, which is within the acceptable range for a safe landing. The touchdown point was 70 meters beyond the designated touchdown zone, indicating a slight overrun but still within a manageable distance. The touchdown speed of 126 knots was also within the acceptable range, and the touchdown rate of -146 feet per minute (fpm) was smooth, indicating a controlled descent.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 2°C and no wind. This allowed the pilots to maintain a steady heading and avoid any potential wind shear or turbulence. The crosswind and headwind components were both zero, further reducing the risk of any adverse weather conditions affecting the landing.
The total landing distance of 1,005 meters was 40% 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 degree of control and precision throughout the landing, allowing the aircraft to touch down and come to a stop in a relatively short distance.
The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating that the pilots were able to maintain control of the aircraft and align it with the centerline of the runway throughout the landing and rollout phases. Overall, this landing was a textbook example of safe and efficient aircraft operation, and the pilots involved should be commended for their exceptional skills and attention to detail.
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