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Arrive slow and the sink rate at the threshold is already above schedule, the flare is short because there is no energy to extend it, and the touchdown is hard in a way that feels exactly like a late flare. Diagnosing a slow arrival as a late flare is the catastrophic misread: you respond by flaring earlier, which bleeds more speed, which makes the next one worse. The tiebreaker is threshold speed against VRef, not feel. Never diagnose a flare without it.
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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 5,475 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,475 ft of the 8,995 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 2,475 ft past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a taxiing period from the parking to the runway, which took 6 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a Boeing 737-MAX8, then departed from runway 03 at PHLI Lihue Airport. The takeoff distance was 3,800 feet, which is 60% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 143 knots.
The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 86 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 6 knots at a direction of 70 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind of 2 knots and a headwind of 5 knots. The aircraft began its enroute climb 1 mile east of Hanama'ulu, Hawaii, and climbed from an altitude of 1,039 feet above sea level to 14,844 feet above sea level, an increase of 13,805 feet in 5 minutes, covering a distance of 14 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise started 13 miles east of Kapa'a, Hawaii, and lasted for 3 minutes, covering a distance of 22 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its enroute descent 31 miles southeast of PHLI Lihue Airport and descended from 14,998 feet above sea level to 1,298 feet above sea level, a decrease of 13,699 feet in 14 minutes, covering a distance of 55 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 04R at PHNL Daniel K Inouye International Airport was made from the southwest, heading 53.0 degrees at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,279 feet above ground level. The landing was made on runway 04R, which has a length of 8,995 feet. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was also good at 143 knots.
The touchdown point was 1,122 feet beyond the touchdown zone, and the touchdown speed was 131 knots, which was good. The touchdown rate was also good at -186 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was very good. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 84 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 6 knots at a direction of 83 degrees, resulting in a crosswind of 3 knots and a headwind of 5 knots.
The total landing distance was 5,222 feet, which is 58% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was also very good. The taxiing period from the runway to the parking took 3 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 99 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 33 minutes. The aircraft used 2,768 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The Boeing 737-MAX8 aircraft successfully landed at PHNL Daniel K Inouye International Airport, demonstrating a high level of proficiency in its approach and landing procedures. The aircraft's final approach to runway 04R was initiated from the southwest, with a heading of 53.0° at an altitude of 1,279 feet above ground level (agl) and a distance of 4 nautical miles from the runway.
The pilot's control of the aircraft during the final approach was excellent, with a good threshold height and a threshold speed of 143 knots. This indicates that the pilot was able to maintain a stable and controlled descent, aligning the aircraft with the runway centerline. The touchdown point was 1,122 feet beyond the touchdown zone, which is a relatively short distance, suggesting that the pilot was able to make a precise and controlled touchdown.
The touchdown speed of 131 knots was also within the acceptable range, indicating that the pilot was able to maintain a stable and controlled approach. The touchdown rate of -186 feet per minute (fpm) was also good, suggesting that the pilot was able to make a smooth and controlled touchdown. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating that the pilot was able to maintain a stable and controlled approach and touchdown.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 84°F and a wind speed of 6 knots from 83°. The crosswind component was minimal at 3 knots, while the headwind component was 5 knots. These conditions would have made the landing relatively straightforward, but the pilot's skills and experience were still essential in ensuring a safe and controlled touchdown.
The total landing distance of 5,222 feet was 58% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance. This suggests that the pilot was able to make a precise and controlled touchdown, and that the aircraft was able to stop within a reasonable distance. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating that the pilot was able to maintain control of the aircraft during the rollout phase.
Overall, the landing of the Boeing 737-MAX8 at PHNL Daniel K Inouye International Airport was a textbook example of a well-executed approach and landing procedure. The pilot's skills and experience were evident throughout the approach and landing, and the aircraft's performance was excellent.
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