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Maintain the centreline
A small uncorrected heading error at 40 knots becomes a metre of offset per second by 100 knots, noticed only at rotation, producing a crabbed liftoff. Root cause is nearly always eyes on the tape instead of the far end of the runway. Small heading changes displace a distant point visibly long before the nearby centreline stripes look wrong.
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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 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 3,701 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 341 m 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 approximately 2 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a Boeing 737-MAX8, then departed from runway 31R at Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (LHBP). The takeoff distance was 1,482 meters, which is 40% of the runway length. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 169 knots.
During the takeoff, the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 20°C and a wind speed of 16 knots from a direction of 289°. This resulted in a crosswind of 6 knots and a headwind of 15 knots. After departing from LHBP, the aircraft began its enroute climb, which started overhead the airport. The climb took 1 minute and covered a distance of 4 nautical miles, during which the aircraft ascended from an altitude of 1,514 feet above sea level to 2,229 feet above sea level, an increase of 715 feet.
Following the enroute climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which lasted for 6 minutes and covered a distance of 10 nautical miles. This phase took place 2 miles south of the town of Csomor in Pest megye, Hungary. After the cruise phase, the aircraft began its final approach to runway 31R at LHBP, which was made from the south-east, heading 312.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,236 feet above ground level.
The landing on runway 31R was successful, with a touchdown distance of 343 meters, which is considered good. The touchdown speed was 128 knots, and the touchdown rate was firm at -332 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled landing. The local weather conditions during the landing were characterized by a temperature of 16°C and a wind speed of 22 knots from a direction of 299°, resulting in a crosswind of 5 knots and a headwind of 21 knots.
The total landing distance was 1,216 meters, which is 33% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating a smooth and controlled deceleration after touchdown. The total flight distance was 20 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 15 minutes. The aircraft used a total of 680 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Boeing 737-MAX8 aircraft successfully landed at LHBP Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport, showcasing a high level of precision and control. The final approach to runway 31R was initiated from the south east, with the aircraft heading 312.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,236 feet above ground level (agl). This approach was executed with a high degree of accuracy, as evident from the perfect runway touchdown alignment.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on the runway at a speed of 128 knots, which was slightly below the target threshold speed of 136 knots. However, this minor deviation did not impact the overall performance of the landing. The touchdown distance of 343 meters was also within acceptable limits, demonstrating the pilot's ability to control the aircraft's descent and speed.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 16°C and a wind speed of 22 knots from a direction of 299°. This resulted in a crosswind of 5 knots and a headwind of 21 knots, which the pilot effectively managed to mitigate. The firm touchdown rate of -332 feet per minute (fpm) was also noteworthy, indicating a controlled and stable landing.
The total landing distance of 1,216 meters was 33% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. This suggests that the pilot executed a smooth and efficient landing, with minimal loss of speed and altitude. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating that the pilot maintained control of the aircraft throughout the landing process.
Overall, this landing was a testament to the pilot's skill and experience, as well as the aircraft's performance capabilities. The Boeing 737-MAX8 demonstrated its ability to operate safely and efficiently in a variety of weather conditions, making it a reliable choice for commercial aviation.
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