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Slow the descent speed
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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Two stabilised approach gates, each with six checks at 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,552 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,552 m of the 2,650 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 282 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, runway 21R, the Boeing 737-800 began its journey with a taxiing period of 7 minutes, covering 2 nautical miles to reach the runway. At 22°C and with a gentle headwind of 3 knots, the aircraft took off, utilizing 52% of the 1,344-meter runway to reach liftoff speed of 150 knots. The climb phase commenced overhead the airport, with the aircraft ascending from 1,716 feet above sea level to 33,259 feet in 16 minutes, covering 101 nautical miles.
As the aircraft transitioned into the enroute level cruise, it maintained a steady altitude of 33,259 feet for 43 minutes, covering 322 nautical miles. The descent phase began 3 miles south of Greenville, New York, with the aircraft decreasing altitude from 33,469 feet to 3,098 feet in 22 minutes, covering 130 nautical miles. A brief level cruise phase followed, lasting 2 minutes and covering 5 nautical miles. The final descent phase started 1 mile west of Exeter Airport, with the aircraft decreasing altitude from 3,072 feet to 1,249 feet in 2 minutes, covering 7 nautical miles.
The Boeing 737-800 then commenced its final approach to runway 05 at Theodore Francis Green State Airport, with a heading of 32.0° and an altitude of 1,192 feet above ground level. Touchdown occurred before the threshold, with a speed of 129 knots and a rate of -284 feet per minute. The aircraft's runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned, but the runway rollout alignment was very good. The total landing distance was 1,148 meters, utilizing 53% of the runway. Following a taxiing period of 2 minutes, the aircraft arrived at the parking area, having completed a total flight distance of 573 nautical miles and utilizing 3,572 kilograms of fuel.
The final approach to runway 05 at KPVD Theodore Francis Green State Airport was initiated from the southwest, heading 32.0° at 4 nm and 1,192 ft above ground level. The approach quality was satisfactory, with a steady descent rate and a stable airspeed. However, the touchdown speed of 129 kt was slightly above the recommended threshold, indicating a need for further refinement in the pilots' speed management.
The aircraft touched down before the threshold, with a touchdown rate of -284 fpm, which was considered fair. The runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned, deviating 4.7 meters from the centerline. This deviation was likely due to the pilots' attempt to compensate for the slight crosswind component, which was negligible at 0 kt. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 16 °C and a headwind of 6 kt, contributed to a relatively smooth and stable approach.
The rollout phase was characterized by excellent alignment, with the aircraft tracking very close to the centerline. The total landing distance of 1,148 meters was 53% of the runway length, indicating a relatively short landing. Overall, the landing was considered satisfactory, with a score of 98.3%. While there were some minor deviations from the ideal, the pilots demonstrated good control and management of the aircraft throughout the approach and landing phases.
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