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Hold the approach aim point and let the aircraft settle onto 457 m instead of holding it off in the flare.
What happened: Touchdown point came 300 m past the target, landing at 757 m against the 457 m aim point, with threshold speed and the flare both within limits.
Watch for: Touchdown distance marker: 457 m from the threshold.
Ground effect becomes significant below about one wingspan of height. A Cessna 172, with a 36 ft span, enters ground effect at flare height - the float it feels in the hold-off is ground effect arriving on cue. An A320, with a span around 117 ft, has been in ground effect since before the threshold and there is no sudden cushion to feel, only a gradual reduction in induced drag that lengthens any float you allow.
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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. They are the approach's score: the checks passed out of the checks that ran.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 2,151 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 2,151 m of the 3,192 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 757 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Valencia Airport, the Boeing 737-MAX8 began its journey by taxiing from the parking area to the runway, a process that took 11 minutes and covered a distance of 2 nautical miles. As it reached the runway threshold, the aircraft initiated its departure roll on runway 30, accelerating to a liftoff speed of 157 knots. The takeoff distance of 1,663 meters accounted for 57% of the runway length, with a local temperature of 29°C and wind conditions of 6 knots at 99° contributing to the aircraft's performance.
As the aircraft climbed away from Valencia, it began its enroute climb, reaching an altitude of 36,998 feet in 18 minutes and covering a distance of 114 nautical miles. The climb phase was followed by a level cruise, which started over Yeste, Spain, and lasted for 123 minutes, during which the aircraft covered a distance of 892 nautical miles. The cruise phase was punctuated by a descent, which began 31 miles southwest of Costa Calma, Canary Islands, and saw the aircraft descend from 37,001 feet to 1,480 feet in 33 minutes, covering a distance of 159 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 07 at Tenerife Sur Airport was initiated from the southwest, with the aircraft descending to an altitude of 1,264 feet above ground level. The landing was executed on the 3,194-meter runway, with a touchdown point 341 meters beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed of 134 knots was slightly above the recommended threshold speed, but the touchdown rate of -138 feet per minute was smooth. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, but the runway rollout alignment was slightly misaligned by 9.0 meters from the centerline. The total landing distance of 2,070 meters accounted for 65% of the runway length. After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, a process that took 5 minutes and covered a distance of 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 1,175 nautical miles, with a total flight time of 188 minutes and a fuel consumption of 6,124 kilograms.
The Boeing 737-MAX8 touched down on runway 07 at GCTS Tenerife Sur Airport, showcasing a good threshold height and a threshold speed of 140 kt, well within the acceptable range. The aircraft's approach quality was commendable, with a smooth touchdown rate of -138 fpm, indicating a well-executed flare. However, the touchdown speed of 134 kt was slightly above the ideal, suggesting a minor adjustment in the flare could have resulted in a more optimal touchdown.
The touchdown point was located 341 meters beyond the touchdown zone, which, although not ideal, did not compromise the overall safety of the landing. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, demonstrating the pilot's skill in maintaining the aircraft's centerline during the final stages of the approach. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 23 °C and a gentle tailwind of 7 kt, contributed to a relatively straightforward landing.
The total landing distance of 2,070 meters, accounting for 65% of the runway length, was within acceptable limits. However, the runway rollout alignment was slightly misaligned by 9.0 meters from the centerline, indicating a minor deviation from the ideal path. Despite this, the overall performance of the landing earned a score of 92.1%, reflecting the pilot's proficiency in executing a safe and controlled landing.
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