Departure
Arrival
Departing from a location 1 mile east of Bushland Beach in the State of Queensland, Australia, the Boeing 737-800 initiated its enroute climb, ascending from an initial altitude of 3,971 feet above sea level to 3,951 feet above sea level, a net increase of 20 feet over a 2-minute period, while covering a distance of 5 nautical miles. This initial climb phase set the stage for the aircraft's subsequent cruise phase, which commenced 1 mile south of Deeragun, also in the State of Queensland, Australia. During this 6-minute cruise segment, the aircraft maintained a steady altitude, covering a distance of 17 nautical miles.
As the aircraft approached its destination, it began its final approach to runway 01 at YBTL Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville, descending from an altitude of 1,872 feet above ground level while maintaining a heading of 24.0 degrees. The aircraft's approach was characterized by a good threshold height, with a threshold speed of 139 knots, indicating a well-executed approach. Upon touchdown, the aircraft's touchdown distance of 443 meters and touchdown speed of 134 knots were both within acceptable limits, while the touchdown rate of -305 feet per minute was firm but within the expected range. The runway touchdown alignment was also very good, indicating a precise and controlled landing.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 26 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 6 knots from a direction of 90 degrees. The crosswind component was 5 knots, while the headwind component was 2 knots. The aircraft's total flight distance was 25 nautical miles, covering a distance of 9 minutes, and it consumed 402 kilograms of fuel during the flight. Overall, the flight was characterized by a smooth and controlled climb, cruise, and descent, culminating in a precise and well-executed landing.
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Enroute Climb
100 %
Enroute climb started 1 mile east of Bushland Beach (State of Queensland, Australia). Climbing from 3,971 ft asl to 3,951 ft asl, an increase of 20 ft in 2 minutes and covering 5 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
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Average speed 184 kt 170 kt min to max 209 kt |
179 | 177 kt | |
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Average bank angle 3.1 ° 0.7 ° min to max 5.2 ° |
5.2 | 1.2 ° | |
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Average g force 1.01 g 0.89 g min to max 1.18 g |
1.04 | 1.06 g | |
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Average VSI 132 fpm -2,078 fpm min to max 1,774 fpm |
335 | 809 fpm | |
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Average altitude 3,832 ft asl 3,283 ft asl min to max 4,064 ft asl |
3,971 | 3,951 ft asl | |
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Average pitch angle 5.6 ° -0.4 ° min to max 9.0 ° |
6.7 | 8.3 ° | |
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Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0 |
0 | 0 | |
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Battery Master On at 15:37:09 |
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Engine 1 Started at 15:37:09 |
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Engine 2 Started at 15:37:09 |
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Beacon Lights Switched On at 15:37:09 |
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Landing Lights Switched On at 15:37:09 |
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Navigation Lights Switched On at 15:37:09 |
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Strobe Lights Switched On at 15:37:09 |
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Taxi Lights Switched On at 15:37:09 |
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Autopilot Master Switched On at 15:37:09 |
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Flaps Position 3 at 15:37:09 |
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Flaps Position 2 at 15:37:25 |
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Flaps Position 1 at 15:37:29 |
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Flaps Fully Retracted at 15:37:36 |
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Flaps Position 1 at 15:38:01 |
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Flaps Position 2 at 15:38:09 |
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Flaps Position 3 at 15:38:18 |
Enroute Level
92.32 %
Enroute level cruise started 1 mile south of Deeragun (State of Queensland, Australia) and lasted 6 minutes, covering 17 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 74.41 % |
Average altitude 3,710 ft asl 1,905 ft asl min to max 4,214 ft asl |
4,128 | 1,905 ft asl | |
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Average speed 162 kt 142 kt min to max 176 kt |
169 | 145 kt | |
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Average bank angle 11.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 22.9 ° |
1.9 | 0.7 ° | |
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Average g force 1.01 g 0.83 g min to max 1.38 g |
0.93 | 1.02 g | |
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Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0 |
0 | 0 | |
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Average pitch angle 3.9 ° -3.4 ° min to max 9.9 ° |
8.3 | -0.0 ° | |
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Flaps Position 4 at 15:40:08 |
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Landing Gear Down at 15:40:11 |
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Flaps Position 5 at 15:40:12 |
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Flaps Position 6 at 15:43:15 |
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Flaps Position 7 at 15:43:19 |
Arrival Final 4
73.2 %
Approaching runway 01 at YBTL Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville from 4 nm to 3 nm. Descent from 1,872 ft agl to 1,428 ft agl. A decrease of 444 ft in 21 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 12.84 % |
Approach angle 4.8 ° 4.7 ° min to max 4.8 ° Target 3.0 ° |
4.8 | 4.8 ° | |
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Average speed 145 kt 142 kt min to max 147 kt |
146 | 142 kt | |
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Heading variation 0.4 ° 0.4 ° min to max 0.5 ° |
0.5 | 0.5 ° | |
| 96.73 % |
Average bank angle 1.6 ° 0.2 ° min to max 4.2 ° |
0.6 | 1.2 ° | |
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Average g force 1.00 g 0.97 g min to max 1.05 g |
1.03 | 0.98 g | |
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Average VSI -1,211 fpm -1,427 fpm min to max -982 fpm |
-1,318 | -1,119 fpm | |
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Average altitude 1,627 ft agl 1,428 ft agl min to max 1,872 ft agl |
1,872 | 1,428 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 0.3 ° -1.1 ° min to max 1.2 ° |
-0.2 | 0.7 ° |
Arrival Final 3
76 %
Approaching runway 01 at YBTL Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 1,389 ft agl to 947 ft agl. A decrease of 442 ft in 19 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 20.31 % |
Approach angle 4.7 ° 4.6 ° min to max 4.8 ° Target 3.0 ° |
4.8 | 4.6 ° | |
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Average speed 142 kt 142 kt min to max 145 kt |
142 | 145 kt | |
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Heading variation 0.4 ° 0.4 ° min to max 0.5 ° |
0.5 | 0.4 ° | |
| 99.54 % |
Average bank angle 1.6 ° 0.1 ° min to max 3.2 ° |
0.9 | 1.6 ° | |
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Average g force 1.00 g 0.98 g min to max 1.03 g |
0.98 | 1.03 g | |
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Average VSI -1,324 fpm -1,396 fpm min to max -1,229 fpm |
-1,229 | -1,289 fpm | |
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Average altitude 1,179 ft agl 947 ft agl min to max 1,389 ft agl |
1,389 | 947 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.5 ° |
0.5 | 0.4 ° |
Arrival Final 2
75.06 %
Approaching runway 01 at YBTL Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 927 ft agl to 484 ft agl. A decrease of 443 ft in 20 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 18.56 % |
Approach angle 4.5 ° 4.3 ° min to max 4.6 ° Target 3.0 ° |
4.6 | 4.3 ° | |
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Average speed 144 kt 142 kt min to max 146 kt |
145 | 142 kt | |
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Heading variation 0.3 ° 0.2 ° min to max 0.4 ° |
0.4 | 0.3 ° | |
| 97.46 % |
Average bank angle 1.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.9 ° |
0.1 | 0.2 ° | |
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Average g force 1.00 g 0.96 g min to max 1.04 g |
1.01 | 0.97 g | |
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Average VSI -1,262 fpm -1,372 fpm min to max -1,142 fpm |
-1,249 | -1,372 fpm | |
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Average altitude 709 ft agl 484 ft agl min to max 927 ft agl |
927 | 484 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 0.5 ° -0.4 ° min to max 1.2 ° |
-0.0 | -0.1 ° |
Arrival Final 1
97.48 %
Approaching runway 01 at YBTL Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 461 ft agl to 60 ft agl. A decrease of 401 ft in 20 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 87.42 % |
Approach angle 3.1 ° 2.8 ° min to max 4.3 ° Target 3.0 ° |
4.3 | 2.8 ° | |
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Average speed 139 kt 137 kt min to max 145 kt |
142 | 139 kt | |
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Heading variation 0.2 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.2 ° |
0.2 | 0.1 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.9 ° |
1.0 | 0.2 ° | |
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Average g force 1.01 g 0.97 g min to max 1.06 g |
0.98 | 1.01 g | |
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Average VSI -880 fpm -1,470 fpm min to max -743 fpm |
-1,421 | -774 fpm | |
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Average altitude 128 ft agl 60 ft agl min to max 461 ft agl |
461 | 60 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 2.7 ° -0.1 ° min to max 3.7 ° |
-0.1 | 3.0 ° |
Arrival Landing
96.54 %
Landing on runway 01 at YBTL Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville, runway length 2,441 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was good at 139 kt.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Threshold speed was good at 139 kt. Target 138 kt |
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Target 50 ft agl |
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| 86.16 % |
Landing and flare profile |
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| 100 % |
Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.1 ° |
0.1 | 0.1 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.1 ° |
0.2 | 0.1 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.03 g 0.89 g min to max 1.14 g |
1.01 | 0.95 g | |
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Average speed 137 kt 134 kt min to max 139 kt |
139 | 134 kt | |
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Average VSI -395 fpm -775 fpm min to max -125 fpm |
-775 | -305 fpm | |
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Average altitude 3 ft agl -10 ft agl min to max 29 ft agl |
29 | -10 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 4.6 ° 3.1 ° min to max 5.7 ° |
3.1 | 4.2 ° |
Arrival Touchdown
98.17 %
Touchdown distance was good at 443 m. Touchdown speed at 134 kt was good. Touchdown rate was firm at -305 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was very good. Local weather - Temperature 26 °C. Wind 6 kt at 90 °. Crosswind: 5 kt Headwind: 2 kt.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 92.68 % |
Touchdown VSI was -305 fpm. |
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| 100 % |
Touchdown distance was 443 m Target 457 m |
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Speed at touchdown 134 kt Target below 135 kt |
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Runway alignment max 1.96 m 1.80 m left |
1.96 | 1.64 m | |
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Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 ° |
0.1 | 0.4 ° | |
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Average g force 1.22 g 0.95 g min to max 1.34 g |
0.95 | 1.19 g | |
| 100 % |
Landing Bounce |
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Average speed 133 kt 133 kt min to max 134 kt |
134 | 133 kt | |
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Average pitch angle 4.1 ° 3.9 ° min to max 4.2 ° |
4.2 | 3.9 ° |
The Boeing 737-800 touched down on runway 01 at YBTL Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville with a firm touchdown rate of -305 fpm, indicating a controlled descent. The aircraft's speed at touchdown was 134 kt, which was within the acceptable range. The touchdown distance of 443 m was also satisfactory, given the runway length of 2,441 m. The threshold speed of 139 kt was well managed, demonstrating good control and adherence to standard operating procedures.
As the aircraft rolled out, it maintained excellent centreline alignment, a testament to the pilot's skill and attention to detail. The approach quality was good, with a heading of 24.0° at 4 nm and 1,872 ft above ground level. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 26 °C and a gentle headwind of 2 kt, contributed to a smooth and stable approach. The crosswind component of 5 kt was well managed, with the aircraft maintaining a stable flight path.
The overall performance of the landing was impressive, with a score of 97.4%. The combination of good approach quality, controlled touchdown, and precise centreline alignment resulted in a safe and efficient landing. The pilots' ability to adapt to the local weather conditions and manage the aircraft's speed and descent rate effectively contributed to the successful outcome.
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