GCLP to LPMA Flight Report - Boeing 737-800

Flight from GCLP to LPMA

Tuesday, 29 October 2024 09:07

Minutes 68

299 nm

Fuel 3,049 kg

Boeing 737-800

Departure

Runway 03L at GCLP

Gran Canaria

Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain

Altitude

39 ft asl

Weight

67,424 kg

Fuel

7,742 kg

Temperature

19 °C

Wind Speed

2 kt

Wind Direction

332.8 °

Headwind

2 kt

Crosswind

1 kt

Arrival

Runway 05 at LPMA

Madeira

Madeira Madeira, Portugal

164 ft asl

Altitude

64,375 kg

Weight

4,693 kg

Fuel

20 °C

Temperature

6 kt

Wind Speed

19.8 °

Wind Direction

5 kt

Headwind

2 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 95.02%

Departure Score 98.9%

Enroute Score 86.67%

Arrival Score 99.5%

The flight on the Boeing 737-800 started with a smooth 8-minute taxi from the parking area to the runway at GCLP Gran Canaria. The departure roll on runway 03L covered 2 nm, with a takeoff distance of 1,130 m, representing 36% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 152 kn, with the local weather at a comfortable 22°C, with a 2 kn wind coming from 332° resulting in a 2 kn crosswind and headwind.

The enroute climb began over GCLP Gran Canaria, where the aircraft ascended from 1,060 ft asl to 32,112 ft asl in 18 minutes, covering 94 nm. The flight then reached the enroute level cruise 68 miles northeast of Tegueste, lasting 35 minutes and covering 110 nm.

As the journey progressed, the enroute descent commenced 89 miles southeast of Canico, Portugal. The descent saw the aircraft decreasing from 32,133 ft asl to 1,815 ft asl over 22 minutes, covering 86 nm. The landing was on runway 05 at LPMA Madeira, with the runway being 2,483 m in length. The aircraft approached at 17 ft agl with a speed of 128 kn. The touchdown occurred 235 m from the threshold at a speed of 124 kn and a VSI of -88 ft/m. The weather at LPMA Madeira was a balmy 22°C, with a 6 kn wind coming from 19°, resulting in a 2 kn crosswind and 5 kn headwind.

The total landing distance was 1,265 m, representing 51% of the runway. Finally, a brief 2-minute taxi from the runway to the parking area covered less than 1 nm. The flight covered a total distance of 299 nm, lasting 104 minutes and consuming 3,049 kg of fuel.

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Departure Taxi

100 %

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 8 minutes and covered 2 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 14 kn 0 kn min to max 22 kn	2		14 kn
100 %	Average speed turning corners 13 kn max 14 kn	0		0 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.02 g	1.02		1.00 g
Info	Average pitch angle -1.0 ° -1.9 ° min to max 0.9 °	0.9		-1.6 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.2 °	0.0		0.3 °
Info	Battery Master On at 09:07:53
Info	Engine 2 Started at 09:07:53
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 09:07:53
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 09:07:53
Info	Landing Gear Down at 09:07:53
Info	Parking Brake On at 09:08:10
Info	Engine 1 Started at 09:08:59
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 09:09:59
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 09:10:06
Info	Parking Brake Off at 09:10:08
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 09:10:11
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 09:15:27
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 09:15:28
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 09:15:39

Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 03L at GCLP Gran Canaria, Average speed was 17 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 17 kn 14 kn min to max 19 kn	14		19 kn
Info	Average pitch angle -1.5 ° -1.6 ° min to max -1.3 °	-1.6		-1.4 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.3 ° min to max 0.7 °	0.5		0.6 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.01 g	0.99		1.00 g

Departure Roll

95 %

Departure roll runway 03L at GCLP Gran Canaria. Takeoff distance 1,130 m 36 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 152 kn. Local weather - Temperature 22 °C. Wind 2 kn at 332 °. Crosswind: 2 kn Headwind: 2 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 1,130 m 36 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 152 kn Target 160 kn
100 %	Runway alignment max 1.81 m 1.81 m left to 0.00 m left	1.78		1.81 m
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.95 g min to max 1.06 g	1.00		1.06 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle -0.6 ° -1.4 ° min to max 9.4 °	-1.3		9.4 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.0 °	0.4		2.0 °
0 %	Landing Lights at 09:16:20

Departure Climb 1

99.64 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 03L GCLP Gran Canaria.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.1 ° min to max -0.0 °	-0.1		-0.0 °
100 %	Average speed 158 kn 152 kn min to max 163 kn	152		163 kn
98.58 %	Average bank angle 1.9 ° 1.3 ° min to max 2.5 °	2.1		1.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.16 g 1.07 g min to max 1.21 g	1.07		1.19 g
Info	Average VSI 599 ft/m 118 ft/m min to max 1,106 ft/m	118		1,106 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 16 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 44 ft agl	0		44 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 12.1 ° 9.6 ° min to max 14.4 °	9.6		14.4 °

Departure Climb 2

99.87 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 03L GCLP Gran Canaria.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.4 °	-0.0		0.4 °
100 %	Average speed 166 kn 163 kn min to max 173 kn	163		173 kn
99.47 %	Average bank angle 1.5 ° 0.2 ° min to max 2.2 °	1.4		1.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.15 g 1.02 g min to max 1.23 g	1.19		1.23 g
Info	Average VSI 1,748 ft/m 1,140 ft/m min to max 3,904 ft/m	1,140		3,904 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 104 ft agl 46 ft agl min to max 392 ft agl	46		392 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 15.1 ° 13.7 ° min to max 22.5 °	14.5		22.5 °
Info	Landing Gear Up at 09:16:52

Departure Climb 3

100 %

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 03L GCLP Gran Canaria.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.5 ° 0.5 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.5		0.6 °
100 %	Average speed 172 kn 170 kn min to max 173 kn	173		170 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 1.0 ° 0.7 ° min to max 1.3 °	1.2		1.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.85 g min to max 1.15 g	1.15		0.85 g
100 %	Landing gear up
Info	Average VSI 5,014 ft/m 4,421 ft/m min to max 5,348 ft/m	4,421		5,348 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 662 ft agl 469 ft agl min to max 822 ft agl	469		822 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 22.9 ° 22.0 ° min to max 24.0 °	22.8		22.0 °

Enroute Climb

60 %

Enroute climb started overhead GCLP Gran Canaria Gran Canaria (Canary Islands, Spain). Climbing from 1,060 ft asl to 32,112 ft asl, an increase of 31,052 ft in 18 minutes and covering 94 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Average speed 280 kn 169 kn min to max 300 kn	170		280 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 11.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 30.8 °	0.8		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.77 g min to max 1.16 g	0.90		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI 2,252 ft/m -51 ft/m min to max 5,150 ft/m	5,150		14 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 15,384 ft asl 1,060 ft asl min to max 32,141 ft asl	1,060		32,112 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 6.5 ° 2.4 ° min to max 21.6 °	21.6		2.8 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Taxi Lights Switched Off at 09:17:18
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 09:17:57
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 09:18:37
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 09:18:59
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 09:21:54
Info	Exceeded 250 kn below 10000 ft at 09:20:30

Enroute Level

100 %

Enroute level cruise started 68 miles north east of Tegueste (Canary Islands, Spain) and lasted 35 minutes, covering 110 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 32,134 ft asl 32,123 ft asl min to max 32,143 ft asl	32,129		32,126 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 277 kn 270 kn min to max 280 kn	280		270 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.0		0.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.01 g	0.99		1.00 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle 2.8 ° 2.7 ° min to max 3.0 °	2.8		3.0 °

Enroute Descent

100 %

Enroute descent started 89 miles south east of Canico (Madeira, Portugal). Descent from 32,133 ft asl to 1,815 ft asl, a decrease of 30,318 ft in 22 minutes and covering 86 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 226 kn 168 kn min to max 317 kn	268		168 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 9.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 25.8 °	0.1		12.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.93 g min to max 1.16 g	1.00		1.02 g
Info	Average VSI -1,249 ft/m -2,194 ft/m min to max 34 ft/m	34		-868 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 10,197 ft asl 1,815 ft asl min to max 32,140 ft asl	32,133		1,815 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.6 ° -0.8 ° min to max 4.6 °	3.0		2.4 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 10:24:32
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 10:28:57
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 10:29:26
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 10:29:52
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 10:30:38
Info	Landing Gear Down at 10:30:42
Info	Flaps Position 4 at 10:31:14
Info	Flaps Position 5 at 10:31:53
0 %	Landing Lights at 10:32:04

Arrival

100 %

Arrival started 89 miles south east of Canico (Madeira, Portugal).

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 148 kn 134 kn min to max 168 kn	168		145 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 7.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 17.4 °	11.4		1.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.93 g min to max 1.12 g	1.01		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI -755 ft/m -1,120 ft/m min to max -335 ft/m	-881		-851 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 1,084 ft asl 384 ft asl min to max 1,800 ft asl	1,800		384 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.1 ° -1.3 ° min to max 3.9 °	2.2		0.0 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Flaps Position 6 at 10:32:20
Info	Flaps Position 7 at 10:32:28
Info	Flaps Position 8 at 10:32:32

Arrival Final 1

100 %

Approaching runway 05 at LPMA Madeira from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 203 ft agl to 5 ft agl. A decrease of 197 ft in 17 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 1.5 ° 1.2 ° min to max 2.5 ° Target 3.0 °	2.5		1.2 °
100 %	Average speed 132 kn 128 kn min to max 143 kn	143		128 kn
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.2 ° min to max -0.0 °	-0.2		-0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.1 ° min to max 2.4 °	0.8		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.96 g min to max 1.07 g	1.00		1.05 g
Info	Average VSI -508 ft/m -907 ft/m min to max -338 ft/m	-851		-338 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 38 ft agl 5 ft agl min to max 203 ft agl	203		5 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.4 ° 0.2 ° min to max 4.5 °	0.2		4.4 °

Arrival Landing

98.8 %

Landing on runway 05 at LPMA Madeira, runway length 2,483 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was a little below target at 128 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
95.2 %	Threshold speed was a little below target at 128 kn. Target 143 kn
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
100 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.1 ° min to max -0.0 °	-0.0		-0.1 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.8 °	0.2		0.7 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 1.00 g min to max 1.07 g	1.05		1.05 g
Info	Average speed 126 kn 124 kn min to max 128 kn	128		124 kn
Info	Average VSI -204 ft/m -334 ft/m min to max -88 ft/m	-334		-88 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 12 ft agl 9 ft agl min to max 17 ft agl	17		9 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 5.0 ° 4.3 ° min to max 5.7 °	4.4		5.7 °

Arrival Touchdown

100 %

Touchdown distance was good at 235 m. Touchdown speed at 124 kn was good. Touchdown rate was excellent at -88 ft/m. Runway touchdown alignment was very good. Local weather - Temperature 22 °C. Wind 6 kn at 19 °. Crosswind: 2 kn Headwind: 5 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Touchdown VSI was -88 ft/m.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 235 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 124 kn Target 141 kn
100 %	Runway alignment max 2.63 m 2.56 m right	-2.63		-2.44 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.7 °	0.7		0.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.10 g 1.05 g min to max 1.14 g	1.05		1.09 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 123 kn 123 kn min to max 124 kn	124		123 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 5.5 ° 5.2 ° min to max 5.7 °	5.7		5.2 °

Arrival Rollout

100 %

Total landing distance 1,265 m, 51 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was perfect.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 1,265 m 51 % of runway.
100 %	Runway alignment max 3.51 m 1.13 m left to 2.38 m right	-2.38		1.10 m
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.96 g min to max 1.07 g	1.07		1.00 g
Info	Average speed 107 kn 63 kn min to max 118 kn	118		63 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 2.0 ° -0.8 ° min to max 5.1 °	5.1		-0.8 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.0 °	0.2		0.0 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 29 kn

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 27 kn 16 kn min to max 59 kn	59		16 kn
Info	Average pitch angle -1.0 ° -1.4 ° min to max -0.8 °	-0.8		-1.4 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.0		0.1 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.98 g min to max 1.02 g	0.99		0.99 g
Info	Flaps Position 7 at 10:34:59

Arrival Taxi

98.7 %

Taxiing to the parking from the runway took 2 minutes and covered less than 1 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 14 kn 3 kn min to max 22 kn	16		3 kn
100 %	Average speed turning corners 0 kn max 0 kn	0		0 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.98 g min to max 1.02 g	0.99		1.00 g
Info	Average pitch angle -1.4 ° -2.3 ° min to max -1.0 °	-1.7		-1.2 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.2		0.0 °
Info	Flaps Position 6 at 10:35:04
Info	Taxi Lights Switched Off at 10:35:08
Info	Flaps Position 5 at 10:35:08
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 10:35:10
Info	Flaps Position 4 at 10:35:10
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 10:35:14
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 10:35:18
Info	Strobe Lights Switched Off at 10:35:22
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 10:35:22
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 10:35:29
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 10:35:29
Info	Taxi Lights Switched Off at 10:36:21
100 %	Taxi Lights at 10:35:48
Info	Parking Brake On at 10:37:05
Info	Engine 1 Stopped at 10:37:08
Info	Engine 2 Stopped at 10:37:08

Takeoff on runway 03L at GCLP Gran Canaria in the Boeing 737-800

98.9 %

100 %

Taxi

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 8 minutes and covered 2 nm.

Taxi Lights

100 %

Switched On

Speed

100 %

Turn Speed

100 %

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

95 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 1,130 m using 36.48 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 152 kn - Target 162 kn

Alignment

100 %

1.81 m left to 0.00 m left

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

0 %

Switched On

100 %

Speed

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

99.64 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 03L GCLP Gran Canaria.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

98.58 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

99.87 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 03L GCLP Gran Canaria.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

99.47 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

100 %

Climb 3

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 03L GCLP Gran Canaria.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 05 at LPMA Madeira in the Boeing 737-800

Landing Score 99.7 %

Landing Summary

Congratulations on achieving an impressive aircraft landing score of 99.7%! Let's break down the different phases of the landing to see where you excelled and where there may be room for improvement.

During the Approach Phase, your glideslope alignment was excellent, which is crucial for a smooth and controlled descent towards the runway. However, it seems like your speed was slightly below target. Keep in mind that maintaining the correct approach speed is vital for a safe and precise landing.

Moving on to the Landing Phase, your threshold height was good and the landing flare was executed perfectly. This indicates that you approached the runway at the correct altitude and smoothly transitioned to the landing phase. It's essential to maintain consistency in your approach height and landing technique to ensure a safe touchdown every time.

In the Touchdown Phase, your touchdown rate was excellent, and your speed was on target. Additionally, landing within the touchdown zone and positioning the aircraft 2.6 meters from the centerline of the runway demonstrates a high level of precision and control. These are all crucial elements for a successful landing and contribute to the overall smoothness and safety of the maneuver.

Finally, in the Rollout Phase, your runway alignment was very good, showing that you maintained control of the aircraft during the post-landing rollout. Keeping the aircraft centered on the runway during this phase is essential for a safe and efficient exit from the landing area.

Overall, your performance during the aircraft landing was highly commendable, with many aspects showcasing excellent skill and precision. It's important to continue practicing and refining your techniques to consistently achieve such high scores. Keep up the great work and strive for perfection in every phase of the landing process. With dedication and continued improvement, you're sure to reach even greater heights in your aircraft handling skills.

100 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 05 at LPMA Madeira from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 203 ft agl to 5 ft agl. A decrease of 197 ft in 17 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Great heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

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