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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 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,865 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 197 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Dubrovnik Ruđer Bošković Airport, the Boeing 737-MAX8 began its takeoff roll on runway 11, accelerating to a liftoff speed of 159 kt. The aircraft utilized 55% of the 1,721-meter runway to achieve liftoff, with a local temperature of 30 °C and a wind of 9 kt at 270°. The crosswind component was 4 kt, while the tailwind component was 8 kt.
As the aircraft climbed to cruising altitude, it passed overhead Cilipi, Croatia, and continued to ascend to 38,069 ft. The enroute climb phase lasted 18 minutes, during which the aircraft covered 112 nm and increased its altitude by 36,623 ft. Following the climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which lasted 155 minutes and covered 889 nm. The cruise phase was punctuated by a series of descents, including a notable descent from 37,381 ft to 3,458 ft in 25 minutes, covering 147 nm. The final approach to Manchester Airport was initiated from the north east, with the aircraft descending from 3,371 ft to 1,543 ft in 3 minutes.
The Boeing 737-MAX8 landed on runway 23R at Manchester Airport, utilizing 36% of the 2,434-meter runway. The touchdown distance was 199 m, and the touchdown speed was 127 kt. However, the touchdown rate was hard at -450 fpm, and the runway touchdown position was misaligned by 12.6 m from the centreline. The aircraft utilized 6,290 kg of fuel to complete the 1,169-nm flight, which lasted 183 minutes. The total landing distance was 869 m, and the runway rollout alignment was slightly misaligned by 10.7 m from the centreline.
The Boeing 737-MAX8 touched down on runway 23R at EGCC Manchester Airport with a good threshold height, allowing the crew to maintain a stable approach profile. The threshold speed of 136 kt was well within the acceptable range, indicating a well-executed approach. The aircraft's touchdown distance of 199 m was also satisfactory, demonstrating good control and precision during the final stages of the approach.
However, the touchdown characteristics revealed some areas for improvement. The touchdown speed of 127 kt was good, but the touchdown rate of -450 fpm was hard, indicating a slightly aggressive touchdown. Furthermore, the runway touchdown position was misaligned by 12.6 m from the centreline, which may have been due to a slight deviation in the approach path. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 16 °C and wind at 15 kt from 290 °, may have contributed to the slight misalignment.
The total landing distance of 869 m, which accounted for 36% of the runway length, was within acceptable limits. Nevertheless, the runway rollout alignment was slightly misaligned by 10.7 m from the centreline, indicating a slight deviation in the post-landing phase. Overall, the landing performance scored 92.7%, reflecting a good but not exceptional performance. The crew's ability to maintain a stable approach and control the aircraft during touchdown was evident, but some refinement in the approach and rollout phases is necessary to achieve a higher score.
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