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The rudder input is a changing profile through the roll rather than one that is held. So the demand on your right foot starts large at power application, eases as speed builds and the rudder gains authority, then jumps again at rotation.
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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 1,627 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,627 m of the 3,411 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 676 m past the threshold — beyond 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 13 minutes and covered a distance of 3 nautical miles. The aircraft, a Boeing 737-MAX8, then departed from runway 07R at Hong Kong International Airport (VHHH). The takeoff distance was 1,100 meters, which is 30% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 158 knots.
The local weather conditions at the time of departure were a temperature of 20°C, with a wind speed of 15 knots at 19°. The crosswind component was 12 knots, while the headwind component was 10 knots. The aircraft then began its enroute climb, which started overhead the Hong Kong International Airport. The climb took 19 minutes and covered a distance of 125 nautical miles, during which the aircraft ascended from 1,038 feet above sea level to 36,340 feet above sea level, an increase of 35,302 feet.
Following the enroute climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which started 59 miles west of Pratas Island. This phase lasted for 53 minutes and covered a distance of 423 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its enroute descent, which started 5 miles northwest of Iba, Philippines. The descent took 9 minutes and covered a distance of 58 nautical miles, during which the aircraft descended from 36,496 feet above sea level to 17,735 feet above sea level, a decrease of 18,761 feet.
The aircraft then entered another level cruise phase, which started 5 miles northeast of Limay, Philippines. This phase lasted for only 2 minutes and covered a distance of 8 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its final descent, which started 5 miles northeast of Corregidor Airport. The descent took 15 minutes and covered a distance of 16 nautical miles, during which the aircraft descended from 16,616 feet above sea level to 1,347 feet above sea level, a decrease of 15,269 feet.
The final approach to runway 06 at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (RPLL) was made from the southwest, with a heading of 60.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,303 feet above ground level. The landing was successful, with a touchdown point 255 meters beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed was 125 knots, which was good, and the touchdown rate was smooth at -136 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was very good.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were a temperature of 27°C, with a wind speed of 11 knots at 120°. The crosswind component was 9 knots, while the headwind component was 5 knots. The total landing distance was 1,541 meters, which is 45% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was also very good.
The taxiing period from the runway to the parking took 5 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 640 nautical miles, which was covered in 115 minutes. The aircraft used a total of 4,126 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Boeing 737-MAX8 aircraft successfully landed at RPLL Ninoy Aquino International Airport, showcasing a high level of proficiency in its flight operations. The aircraft's final approach to runway 06 from the southwest, heading 60.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,303 feet above ground level (agl), demonstrated a precise and controlled descent.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on the runway at a speed of 138 knots, which was within the acceptable threshold speed. The touchdown point was 255 meters beyond the touchdown zone, indicating a slight overrun but still within a safe margin. The touchdown speed of 125 knots was also within the acceptable range, and the touchdown rate of -136 feet per minute (fpm) was smooth, indicating a controlled and stable descent.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 27°C and wind speeds of 11 knots at 120°. The crosswind component was 9 knots, while the headwind component was 5 knots. Despite these wind conditions, the aircraft's runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating a high level of control and precision in the flight operations.
The total landing distance of 1,541 meters was 45% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. This suggests that the aircraft's engines were performing well, and the flight crew was able to maintain a high level of control throughout the landing process. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating a smooth and controlled deceleration of the aircraft after touchdown.
Overall, the Boeing 737-MAX8's landing at RPLL Ninoy Aquino International Airport was a success, demonstrating a high level of proficiency in flight operations and a strong ability to adapt to changing weather conditions.
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