The flight began with a taxiing period from the parking area to the runway, which took 10 minutes and covered a distance of 2 nautical miles. The aircraft, a Boeing 737-MAX8, then departed from runway 30L at KSJC Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport. The takeoff distance was 3,415 feet, which accounted for 48% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 166 knots.
As the aircraft took to the skies, it encountered local weather conditions with a temperature of 81°F and winds of 5 knots at 349°. The crosswind was 3 knots, while the headwind was 4 knots. The enroute climb began 1 mile north of Santa Clara, California, and involved a significant ascent from 982 feet above sea level to 37,009 feet above sea level, an increase of 36,027 feet in just 21 minutes. This climb covered a distance of 149 nautical miles.
Following the climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which started 7 miles northeast of the Wonderful Pistachios airport. This phase lasted for 144 minutes and covered a distance of 1,232 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its descent, which started 3 miles east of Hallettsville, Texas. The descent from 36,990 feet above sea level to 1,286 feet above sea level, a decrease of 35,704 feet, took just 15 minutes and covered a distance of 95 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 13R at KHOU William P Hobby Airport was made from the northwest, with a heading of 133.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,231 feet above ground level. The landing on runway 13R, which had a length of 6,573 feet, was successful, with a threshold height, threshold speed, touchdown distance, and touchdown speed all being within acceptable limits. The touchdown rate was smooth at -103 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 64°F and winds of 4 knots at 130°. The crosswind was 0 knots, while the headwind was 4 knots. The total landing distance was 3,453 feet, which accounted for 53% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect. After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, which took 5 minutes and covered a distance of 1 nautical mile.
In total, the flight covered a distance of 1,484 nautical miles and lasted for 196 minutes. The aircraft used 16,128 pounds of fuel during the flight.
Replay this flight in 3D — the full flight path over the terrain with every stage, event and score along the route.
Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 10 minutes and covered 2 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Average speed 12 kt 0 kt min to max 20 kt |
2 | 11 kt | |
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Average speed turning corners 11 kt max 11 kt |
0 | 11 kt | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.00 g 0.96 g min to max 1.00 g |
0.98 | 1.00 g | |
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Average pitch angle -0.4 ° -0.7 ° min to max -0.2 ° |
-0.4 | -0.3 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 ° |
0.0 | 0.3 ° | |
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Flaps Position 1 at 18:08:27 |
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Flaps Position 2 at 18:08:29 |
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Flaps Position 3 at 18:08:33 |
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Engine 1 Started at 18:09:26 |
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Taxi Lights Switched On at 18:10:02 |
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Strobe Lights Switched On at 18:17:03 |
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Landing Lights Switched On at 18:17:50 |
Entering runway 30L at KSJC Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, Average speed was 14 kt.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
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Average speed 11 kt 11 kt min to max 11 kt |
11 | 11 kt | |
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Average pitch angle -0.2 ° -0.2 ° min to max -0.2 ° |
-0.2 | -0.2 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.2 ° min to max 0.4 ° |
0.4 | 0.3 ° | |
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Average g force 1.00 g 1.00 g min to max 1.00 g |
1.00 | 1.00 g |
Departure roll runway 30L at KSJC Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport. Takeoff distance 3,415 ft 48 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 166 kt. Local weather - Temperature 81 °F. Wind 5 kt at 349 °. Crosswind: 3 kt Headwind: 4 kt.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Takeoff distance 3,415 ft 48 % of runway |
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| 100 % |
Liftoff speed was 166 kt Target 159 kt |
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| 100 % |
Runway alignment max 9.6 ft 6.5 ft left to 3.0 ft right |
3.5 | -3.0 ft | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.00 g 0.95 g min to max 1.06 g |
1.00 | 1.05 g | |
| 100 % |
Takeoff Bounce |
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Average pitch angle 0.1 ° -0.6 ° min to max 7.4 ° |
-0.2 | 7.4 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.2 ° min to max 0.4 ° |
0.3 | 0.2 ° |
Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 30L KSJC Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Heading variation 0.2 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.2 ° |
0.1 | 0.2 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 171 kt 166 kt min to max 176 kt |
166 | 176 kt | |
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Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.2 ° min to max 0.7 ° |
0.2 | 0.7 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.09 g 1.06 g min to max 1.12 g |
1.06 | 1.11 g | |
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Average VSI 477 fpm 76 fpm min to max 898 fpm |
76 | 898 fpm | |
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Average altitude 13 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 36 ft agl |
0 | 36 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 8.7 ° 7.5 ° min to max 10.2 ° |
7.5 | 10.2 ° |
Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 30L KSJC Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Heading variation 0.3 ° 0.2 ° min to max 0.3 ° |
0.2 | 0.3 ° | |
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Average speed 179 kt 176 kt min to max 189 kt |
176 | 189 kt | |
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Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.7 ° min to max 1.5 ° |
0.7 | 0.7 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.10 g 1.01 g min to max 1.13 g |
1.11 | 1.03 g | |
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Average VSI 1,358 fpm 913 fpm min to max 2,601 fpm |
913 | 2,601 fpm | |
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Average altitude 87 ft agl 36 ft agl min to max 348 ft agl |
36 | 348 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 10.9 ° 10.3 ° min to max 12.5 ° |
10.3 | 12.5 ° | |
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Landing Gear Up at 18:18:46 |
Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 30L KSJC Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Heading variation 0.2 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.3 ° |
0.3 | 0.1 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 191 kt 189 kt min to max 193 kt |
189 | 193 kt | |
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Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.6 ° min to max 0.9 ° |
0.6 | 0.9 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.00 g 0.98 g min to max 1.02 g |
1.02 | 0.99 g | |
| 100 % |
Landing gear up |
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Average VSI 3,072 fpm 2,721 fpm min to max 3,322 fpm |
2,721 | 3,322 fpm | |
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Average altitude 613 ft agl 393 ft agl min to max 861 ft agl |
393 | 861 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 13.2 ° 12.7 ° min to max 13.4 ° |
12.7 | 13.4 ° |
Enroute climb started 1 mile north of Santa Clara (California, United States). Climbing from 982 ft asl to 37,009 ft asl, an increase of 36,027 ft in 21 minutes and covering 149 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Average speed 264 kt 192 kt min to max 308 kt |
193 | 267 kt | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 12.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 28.5 ° |
0.7 | 0.2 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.02 g 0.81 g min to max 1.22 g |
0.99 | 1.00 g | |
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Average VSI 2,046 fpm -501 fpm min to max 4,197 fpm |
3,358 | 30 fpm | |
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Average altitude 17,573 ft asl 982 ft asl min to max 37,015 ft asl |
982 | 37,009 ft asl | |
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Average pitch angle 6.8 ° 2.8 ° min to max 13.8 ° |
13.4 | 3.2 ° | |
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Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0 |
0 | 0 | |
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Autopilot Bank Hold Activated at 18:19:14 |
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Flaps Position 2 at 18:19:38 |
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Flaps Position 1 at 18:19:53 |
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Flaps Fully Retracted at 18:20:07 |
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Landing Lights Switched Off at 18:22:10 |
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Taxi Lights Switched Off at 18:22:12 |
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Autopilot Bank Hold Deactivated at 18:24:15 |
Enroute level cruise started 7 miles north east of 2CN4 Wonderful Pistachios and lasted 144 minutes, covering 1,232 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Average altitude 36,998 ft asl 36,949 ft asl min to max 37,033 ft asl |
37,007 | 36,990 ft asl | |
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Average speed 263 kt 258 kt min to max 265 kt |
265 | 263 kt | |
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Average bank angle 3.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 25.5 ° |
0.3 | 14.3 ° | |
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Average g force 1.01 g 0.95 g min to max 1.13 g |
1.00 | 1.00 g | |
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Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0 |
0 | 0 | |
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Average pitch angle 3.2 ° 2.8 ° min to max 4.0 ° |
3.3 | 3.0 ° | |
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Beacon Lights Switched Off at 19:18:26 |
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Strobe Lights Switched Off at 19:18:26 |
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Beacon Lights Switched On at 19:18:27 |
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Strobe Lights Switched On at 19:18:27 |
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Beacon Lights Switched Off at 19:18:44 |
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Strobe Lights Switched Off at 19:18:44 |
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Beacon Lights Switched On at 19:18:45 |
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Strobe Lights Switched On at 19:18:45 |
Enroute descent started 3 miles east of Hallettsville (Texas, United States). Descent from 36,990 ft asl to 1,286 ft asl, a decrease of 35,704 ft in 15 minutes and covering 95 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 83.41 % |
Average speed 239 kt 144 kt min to max 342 kt |
263 | 144 kt | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 11.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 26.3 ° |
15.7 | 1.5 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.03 g 0.92 g min to max 1.18 g |
1.01 | 0.98 g | |
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Average VSI -1,806 fpm -5,591 fpm min to max 225 fpm |
12 | -547 fpm | |
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Average altitude 12,726 ft asl 1,286 ft asl min to max 37,008 ft asl |
36,990 | 1,286 ft asl | |
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Average pitch angle -0.0 ° -5.0 ° min to max 5.1 ° |
3.0 | 1.3 ° | |
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Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0 |
0 | 0 | |
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Landing Lights Switched On at 21:13:20 |
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Autopilot Bank Hold Activated at 21:14:51 |
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Flaps Position 1 at 21:15:00 |
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Flaps Position 2 at 21:15:16 |
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Flaps Position 3 at 21:16:42 |
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Flaps Position 4 at 21:17:35 |
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Landing Gear Down at 21:17:58 |
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Autopilot Bank Hold Deactivated at 21:18:02 |
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Flaps Position 5 at 21:18:12 |
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Flaps Position 6 at 21:18:26 |
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Taxi Lights Switched On at 21:18:46 |
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Flaps Position 7 at 21:18:55 |
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Flaps Position 8 at 21:19:06 |
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| 100 % |
Landing Lights at 21:19:21 |
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Exceeded 250 kn below 10000 ft at 21:13:55 |
Approaching runway 13R at KHOU William P Hobby Airport from 4 nm to 3 nm. Descent from 1,231 ft agl to 933 ft agl. A decrease of 298 ft in 25 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Approach angle 2.9 ° 2.9 ° min to max 2.9 ° Target 3.0 ° |
2.9 | 2.9 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 143 kt 142 kt min to max 145 kt |
144 | 142 kt | |
| 100 % |
Heading variation -0.2 ° -0.3 ° min to max 0.0 ° |
-0.2 | 0.0 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 1.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.0 ° |
1.6 | 1.2 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.00 g 0.98 g min to max 1.04 g |
1.01 | 0.98 g | |
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Average VSI -659 fpm -797 fpm min to max -577 fpm |
-585 | -681 fpm | |
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Average altitude 1,077 ft agl 933 ft agl min to max 1,231 ft agl |
1,231 | 933 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 1.2 ° 0.7 ° min to max 1.6 ° |
1.5 | 1.0 ° |
Approaching runway 13R at KHOU William P Hobby Airport from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 920 ft agl to 620 ft agl. A decrease of 300 ft in 24 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Approach angle 2.9 ° 2.9 ° min to max 2.9 ° Target 3.0 ° |
2.9 | 2.9 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 142 kt 141 kt min to max 142 kt |
142 | 141 kt | |
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Heading variation 0.0 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.1 ° |
0.0 | -0.0 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.2 ° |
0.9 | 0.1 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.00 g 0.97 g min to max 1.02 g |
1.00 | 0.97 g | |
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Average VSI -719 fpm -769 fpm min to max -683 fpm |
-702 | -705 fpm | |
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Average altitude 771 ft agl 620 ft agl min to max 920 ft agl |
920 | 620 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 1.1 ° 0.8 ° min to max 1.3 ° |
1.2 | 0.8 ° |
Approaching runway 13R at KHOU William P Hobby Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 609 ft agl to 312 ft agl. A decrease of 296 ft in 24 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Approach angle 2.9 ° 2.8 ° min to max 2.9 ° Target 3.0 ° |
2.9 | 2.9 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 141 kt 140 kt min to max 142 kt |
141 | 142 kt | |
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Heading variation 0.0 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.1 ° |
-0.0 | 0.0 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.1 ° min to max 1.6 ° |
1.2 | 0.4 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.00 g 0.95 g min to max 1.04 g |
0.98 | 0.97 g | |
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Average VSI -710 fpm -809 fpm min to max -577 fpm |
-747 | -590 fpm | |
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Average altitude 459 ft agl 312 ft agl min to max 609 ft agl |
609 | 312 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 1.3 ° 0.7 ° min to max 1.9 ° |
0.8 | 1.3 ° |
Approaching runway 13R at KHOU William P Hobby Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 300 ft agl to 40 ft agl. A decrease of 260 ft in 21 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Approach angle 2.5 ° 2.3 ° min to max 2.9 ° Target 3.0 ° |
2.8 | 2.3 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 141 kt 139 kt min to max 142 kt |
142 | 139 kt | |
| 100 % |
Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.0 ° |
0.0 | -0.0 ° | |
| 99.32 % |
Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.3 ° |
1.2 | 0.6 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.02 g 0.97 g min to max 1.05 g |
0.98 | 1.04 g | |
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Average VSI -708 fpm -806 fpm min to max -557 fpm |
-622 | -557 fpm | |
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Average altitude 93 ft agl 40 ft agl min to max 300 ft agl |
300 | 40 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 1.5 ° 0.7 ° min to max 2.5 ° |
1.3 | 2.5 ° |
Landing on runway 13R at KHOU William P Hobby Airport, runway length 6,573 ft. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was good at 139 kt.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Threshold speed was good at 139 kt. Target 141 kt |
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| 100 % |
Target 50 ft agl |
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| 100 % |
Landing and flare profile |
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| 100 % |
Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.0 ° min to max -0.0 ° |
-0.0 | -0.0 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.5 ° |
0.5 | 0.2 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.04 g 0.99 g min to max 1.08 g |
1.04 | 0.99 g | |
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Average speed 136 kt 131 kt min to max 139 kt |
139 | 131 kt | |
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Average VSI -304 fpm -554 fpm min to max -103 fpm |
-554 | -103 fpm | |
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Average altitude 2 ft agl -7 ft agl min to max 19 ft agl |
19 | -7 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 3.9 ° 2.6 ° min to max 4.5 ° |
2.6 | 4.4 ° |
Touchdown distance was good at 1,183 ft. Touchdown speed at 131 kt was good. Touchdown rate was smooth at -103 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 64 °F. Wind 4 kt at 130 °. Crosswind: 0 kt Headwind: 4 kt.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 99.88 % |
Touchdown VSI was -103 fpm. |
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| 100 % |
Touchdown distance was 1,183 ft Target 1,500 ft |
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| 100 % |
Speed at touchdown 131 kt Target below 137 kt |
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| 100 % |
Runway alignment max 3.1 ft 3.0 ft right |
-3.0 | -3.1 ft | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.2 ° |
0.2 | 0.1 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.05 g 0.99 g min to max 1.09 g |
0.99 | 1.05 g | |
| 100 % |
Landing Bounce |
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Average speed 131 kt 130 kt min to max 131 kt |
131 | 130 kt | |
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Average pitch angle 4.4 ° 4.3 ° min to max 4.4 ° |
4.4 | 4.3 ° |
Total landing distance 3,453 ft, 53 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was perfect.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Landing distance 3,453 ft 53 % of runway. |
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| 100 % |
Runway alignment max 5.7 ft 2.1 ft left to 3.6 ft right |
-3.1 | 2.1 ft | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.04 g |
1.04 | 1.00 g | |
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Average speed 116 kt 66 kt min to max 127 kt |
127 | 66 kt | |
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Average pitch angle 2.5 ° -0.6 ° min to max 4.3 ° |
4.3 | -0.4 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.1 ° |
0.1 | 0.0 ° |
Exiting runway, average speed 35 kt
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
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Average speed 32 kt 12 kt min to max 62 kt |
62 | 12 kt | |
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Average pitch angle -0.5 ° -0.6 ° min to max -0.4 ° |
-0.4 | -0.4 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.1 ° |
0.0 | 0.0 ° | |
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Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.01 g |
0.99 | 1.00 g | |
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Flaps Fully Retracted at 21:21:54 |
Taxiing to the parking from the runway took 5 minutes and covered 1 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Average speed 14 kt 3 kt min to max 27 kt |
12 | 3 kt | |
| 100 % |
Average speed turning corners 7 kt max 9 kt |
0 | 0 kt | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.01 g |
1.00 | 1.00 g | |
| Info |
Average pitch angle -0.4 ° -0.6 ° min to max -0.4 ° |
-0.4 | -0.5 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.1 ° |
0.0 | 0.1 ° | |
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Landing Lights Switched Off at 21:22:18 |
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Strobe Lights Switched Off at 21:22:20 |
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Taxi Lights Switched Off at 21:26:42 |
The Boeing 737-MAX8 aircraft successfully landed at KHOU William P Hobby Airport, demonstrating exceptional piloting skills and adherence to standard operating procedures. The final approach to runway 13R was initiated from the northwest, with the aircraft heading 133.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,231 feet above ground level (agl).
As the aircraft descended onto the runway, it maintained a good threshold height, indicating precise control and navigation. The threshold speed of 139 knots was also within the acceptable range, signifying a smooth and controlled approach. Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed was 131 knots, which is well within the recommended range for a safe landing. The touchdown rate of -103 feet per minute (fpm) was also smooth, indicating a gentle and controlled descent.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 64°F and a gentle headwind of 4 knots at 130°. The crosswind component was negligible, at 0 knots, which further contributed to a stable and controlled approach. The total landing distance of 3,453 feet was 53% of the runway length, indicating a well-executed landing with minimal excess runway usage.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft maintained perfect runway alignment, both during the rollout and touchdown phases. This is a testament to the pilots' skill and attention to detail, as well as the aircraft's responsiveness and stability. Overall, the landing was a textbook example of a safe and controlled approach, with the aircraft touching down smoothly and coming to a stop within a short distance.
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