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MY FS FLIGHTS
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Arrival
Make small rudder corrections against a fixed point at the far end of the runway to hold the centreline.
What happened: You drifted off the centreline on the approach.
Watch for: Runway centreline: tracked all the way to the threshold.
See Arrival Approach
Preparing for a stable approach will give you time to decide on whether to attempt the landing or going around. Too much altitude with a high sink rate will result in carrying too much speed onto the runway. Configuring flaps and the gear late also won't help the speed decay.
Read more in The Stabilised ApproachStart to finish · 16 stages, 14 scored
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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. They are the approach's score: the checks passed out of the checks that ran.
At the 1,000 ft gate: centreline 2.3° off, against a 1° limit.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,591 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 279 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing Pohnpei International Airport, the Boeing 737-600 began its journey with a smooth taxi to the runway, taking approximately 3 minutes to cover less than 1 nautical mile. As it rolled down runway 09, the aircraft accelerated to liftoff speed of 139 kt, clearing the ground at a distance of 908 meters, which was 45% of the runway's length. The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 29 °C, a gentle wind of 2 kt at 150°, and a negligible crosswind component.
As the aircraft climbed away from Pohnpei Island, it began its enroute climb, reaching an altitude of 38,591 ft in 33 minutes, covering a distance of 247 nautical miles. The climb was characterized by a steady increase in altitude, with the aircraft shedding 37,631 ft of altitude in a relatively short period. Following the climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, maintaining an altitude of 38,591 ft for 154 minutes as it covered a distance of 1,245 nautical miles. The cruise phase was punctuated by a brief descent to 2,499 ft, which was followed by a short level cruise phase near Port-Vila, Vanuatu.
As the aircraft approached its destination, Bauerfield International Airport, it began its final approach to runway 29 from the southeast. The approach was characterized by a good threshold height, threshold speed, and touchdown distance, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 112 kt and a distance of 277 meters from the threshold. The total landing distance was 688 meters, which was 27% of the runway's length. Following a smooth rollout, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, taking less than 1 minute to cover less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 1,668 nautical miles, and the aircraft consumed 9,226 kg of fuel during the 219-minute flight.
The Boeing 737-600 touched down smoothly on runway 29 at NVVV Bauerfield International Airport, showcasing a high level of proficiency in the landing phase. The aircraft's approach quality was exceptional, with a good threshold height and a threshold speed of 116 kt, well within the acceptable range. As the aircraft made contact with the runway, it demonstrated a good touchdown distance of 277 m, with a corresponding touchdown speed of 112 kt. However, the touchdown rate of -222 fpm was slightly below the optimal range, indicating a slightly higher than ideal deceleration.
Despite this minor deviation, the aircraft's centreline alignment was perfect, both during the touchdown and the subsequent rollout phases. The runway rollout alignment was also flawless, with the aircraft maintaining its precise course as it slowed down. The total landing distance of 688 m, which accounted for only 27% of the runway length, further underscored the crew's skill and control. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 26 °C, did not appear to have any significant impact on the landing.
Overall, the landing was a credit to the crew's expertise and attention to detail. With a score of 99.7%, this landing was a testament to the high standards of proficiency and safety that are expected in commercial aviation. The crew's ability to navigate the aircraft through the approach, touchdown, and rollout phases with precision and control was a key factor in the success of this landing.
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