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There are several things that can go wrong during the flare, carrying too much speed over the threshold, starting the flare at the wrong height and inconsistent flight control inputs, all contribute to a poor flare resulting in a hard touchdown or a float down the runway.
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Two stabilised approach gates, each with five checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 13,077 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,482 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from İstanbul Airport's runway 35L, the Boeing 737-MAX8 began its journey with a taxiing period of six minutes, covering a distance of one nautical mile. As the aircraft rolled onto the runway, it accelerated to a liftoff speed of 163 knots, clearing the ground with a takeoff distance of 5,802 feet, which accounted for 43% of the available runway length. The local weather conditions at the time of departure featured a temperature of 70°F and a wind speed of 12 knots from a direction of 143°, resulting in a crosswind component of 7 knots and a tailwind component of 10 knots.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it began its enroute climb approximately one mile northwest of Arnavutköy, Turkey. Over the course of 21 minutes, the aircraft ascended from an initial altitude of 1,285 feet above sea level to a cruising altitude of 38,003 feet, a vertical gain of 36,718 feet. This climb phase covered a distance of 136 nautical miles. Following a 107-minute cruise at a steady altitude, the aircraft commenced its enroute descent approximately one mile northwest of Gaimersheim, Germany. The descent phase, which lasted 26 minutes, saw the aircraft drop from 37,992 feet to 1,583 feet, a decrease of 36,409 feet. This descent phase covered a distance of 130 nautical miles.
As the aircraft approached Frankfurt Airport, it began its final approach to runway 25L from the east, aligning itself with the runway at a heading of 249.0° and an altitude of 1,232 feet above ground level. The aircraft touched down on the runway with a touchdown distance of 1,493 feet, slightly above the target value. The touchdown speed of 143 knots was a little fast, but the touchdown rate of -292 feet per minute was fair. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the runway rollout alignment was also satisfactory. Following a taxiing period of six minutes, the aircraft came to rest at the gate, having completed a total flight distance of 1,005 nautical miles and consuming 12,669 pounds of fuel over a flight time of 167 minutes.
The Boeing 737-MAX8 touched down on runway 25L at EDDF Frankfurt Airport with a score of 99.2%. The aircraft approached the runway from the east, heading 249.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,232 feet above ground level. The final approach was characterized by good quality, with a smooth descent and a stable airspeed. The threshold height was well-managed, and the aircraft touched down at the correct point on the runway.
The touchdown was notable for being slightly fast, with a speed of 143 knots. However, the touchdown distance of 1,493 feet was within acceptable limits. The touchdown rate of -292 feet per minute was fair, indicating a moderate deceleration. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft centered on the runway. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 77°F and a 10-knot headwind, contributed to a smooth landing.
The aircraft's rollout was equally impressive, with perfect alignment on the runway centerline. The total landing distance of 4,376 feet was 33% of the runway length, indicating a controlled deceleration. The landing was a testament to the crew's skill and the aircraft's performance capabilities. Overall, the landing was a success, with the aircraft coming to a stop in a safe and controlled manner.
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