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Below 10,000 ft you are typically limited to 250 kt indicated (a US rule that much of the world mirrors in some form, though not universally). This forces a deceleration around 10,000 ft whether the profile wants one or not, so plan for it rather than discovering it.
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The threshold, the flare and the hold-off. The approach that led to it is the stabilisation gates below.
Two stabilised approach gates, each with seven 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 6,573 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,178 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
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.
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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