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Maintain the centreline
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.
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 2,500 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 317 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 18 at VYFS Surbung Airport, where the Boeing 737-800 took off with a takeoff distance of 1,696 meters, which was 94% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 150 knots. The local weather conditions at the time of departure were a temperature of 16 degrees Celsius, with a wind speed of 1 knot at 358 degrees, resulting in a crosswind of 0 knots and a tailwind of 1 knot.
As the aircraft climbed out of VYFS Surbung Airport, it began its enroute climb 1 mile south of the airport, heading towards Falam in the Chin State of Myanmar. The climb started from an altitude of 6,851 feet above sea level and continued to 35,036 feet above sea level, an increase of 28,185 feet in 24 minutes, covering a distance of 188 nautical miles.
After reaching the cruising altitude, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which started 24 miles southeast of Pyin Oo Lwin in the Mandalay Region of Myanmar. This phase lasted for 30 minutes, during which the aircraft covered a distance of 271 nautical miles.
As the aircraft approached its destination, it began its enroute descent 17 miles northeast of Luang Namtha in Laos. The descent started from an altitude of 35,159 feet above sea level and continued to 4,640 feet above sea level, a decrease of 30,519 feet in 13 minutes, covering a distance of 77 nautical miles.
The aircraft then entered another level cruise phase, which started 16 miles northeast of VLLB Luang Phabang International Airport in Luang Prabang Province, Laos. This phase lasted for 4 minutes, during which the aircraft covered a distance of 12 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 23 at VLLB Luang Phabang International Airport was made from the northeast, heading 229.0 degrees at 4 nautical miles and 1,263 feet above ground level. The landing was successful, with a touchdown distance of 317 meters, which was good. The touchdown speed was 138 knots, and the touchdown rate was hard at -464 feet per minute.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were a temperature of 16 degrees Celsius, with a wind speed of 1 knot at 180 degrees, resulting in a crosswind of 1 knot and a headwind of 1 knot. The total landing distance was 1,269 meters, which was 51% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was perfect.
After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area from the runway, taking 1 minute and covering less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 555 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 79 minutes. The aircraft used 3,992 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Boeing 737-800 aircraft successfully landed at VLLB Luang Phabang International Airport, demonstrating a high level of proficiency in its approach and landing procedures. The aircraft's final approach to runway 23 was initiated from the north east, heading 229.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,263 feet above ground level (agl).
The pilot's performance during the final approach was impressive, with a score of 97.4%. The aircraft's speed and altitude were well-managed, allowing for a smooth and controlled descent onto the runway. The threshold height was good, indicating that the aircraft was at the correct altitude as it approached the runway threshold. The threshold speed of 140 knots was also well-maintained, demonstrating the pilot's ability to control the aircraft's speed during the critical phase of landing.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's performance was equally impressive. The touchdown distance of 317 meters was within the acceptable range, and the touchdown speed of 138 knots was also well-controlled. However, the touchdown rate of -464 feet per minute (fpm) was slightly harder than ideal, indicating that the aircraft may have touched down with a slightly higher rate of descent than desired.
Despite this minor issue, the overall performance of the aircraft during the landing was excellent. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the aircraft was aligned with the runway centerline at the moment of touchdown. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 16°C and a light wind of 1 knot from 180°, did not pose any significant challenges to the pilot.
The total landing distance of 1,269 meters was within the acceptable range, accounting for only 51% of the runway length. This indicates that the pilot was able to bring the aircraft to a stop within a reasonable distance, without overrunning the runway. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, demonstrating the pilot's ability to control the aircraft's speed and direction during the critical phase of rollout.
Overall, the Boeing 737-800 aircraft's landing at VLLB Luang Phabang International Airport was a textbook example of a well-executed approach and landing procedure. The pilot's performance was impressive, and the aircraft's performance was within the acceptable range in all aspects.
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