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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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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 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,291 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 398 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 to the runway, which took 2 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The Boeing 737-900 then departed from runway 12 at FZIC Bangoka International Airport, with a takeoff distance of 1,587 meters, which was 45% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 150 knots.
As the aircraft took off, it encountered local weather conditions of 30°C temperature and winds of 2 knots at 1°. The crosswind was 1 knot, and there was a tailwind of 1 knot. After departing the airport, the enroute climb started 1 mile south east of FZIC Bangoka International Airport, where the aircraft climbed from 2,413 feet above sea level to 36,984 feet above sea level, an increase of 34,570 feet in 30 minutes, covering 211 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise began 41 miles north west of Sake, and lasted for 189 minutes, covering 1,402 nautical miles. The aircraft then started its enroute descent 16 miles south east of FMAN Anjajavy Airport, where it descended from 37,000 feet above sea level to 2,597 feet above sea level, a decrease of 34,403 feet in 25 minutes, covering 191 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise started again 10 miles south west of FMX0 Foulpointe, and lasted for 2 minutes, covering 7 nautical miles. The enroute descent began 10 miles north of FMMT Toamasina Ambalamanasy Airport, where the aircraft descended from 2,201 feet above sea level to 1,318 feet above sea level, a decrease of 883 feet in 2 minutes, covering 6 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 19 at FMMT Toamasina Ambalamanasy Airport was from the north, with a heading of 174.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,280 feet above ground level. The landing on runway 19 was successful, with a runway length of 2,291 meters. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was 134 knots. The touchdown distance was 398 meters, and the touchdown speed was 128 knots, both of which were good. The touchdown rate was also good at -164 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were 27°C temperature and winds of 1 knot at 0°. The crosswind was 0 knots, and there was a tailwind of 1 knot. The total landing distance was 838 meters, which was 37% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect. After landing, the aircraft took 1 minute to taxi to the parking, covering less than 1 nautical mile.
The total flight distance was 1,823 nautical miles, which was covered in 253 minutes. The aircraft used 12,431 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Boeing 737-900 aircraft successfully landed at FMMT Toamasina Ambalamanasy Airport, showcasing exceptional piloting skills and adherence to standard operating procedures. The final approach to runway 19 was executed from the north, with the aircraft heading 174.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,280 feet above ground level (agl).
The landing was characterized by a high degree of precision, with a threshold height that was deemed good. The threshold speed of 134 knots was also within acceptable limits, indicating that the pilots had maintained control of the aircraft's descent and speed. Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed was 128 knots, which was also considered good, and the touchdown rate of -164 feet per minute (fpm) was within the desired range.
The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, demonstrating the pilots' ability to accurately guide the aircraft onto the runway. The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 27°C and a wind speed of 1 knot at 0°, resulting in a negligible crosswind component. The presence of a 1-knot tailwind did not significantly impact the landing, as the aircraft's speed and control were well-managed.
The total landing distance of 838 meters was 37% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. This suggests that the pilots had effectively managed the aircraft's descent and speed to achieve a smooth and controlled touchdown. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating that the pilots had maintained control of the aircraft during the rollout phase.
Overall, this landing was a testament to the pilots' skill and experience, as well as the aircraft's performance and handling characteristics. The successful landing at FMMT Toamasina Ambalamanasy Airport highlights the importance of precise piloting, effective communication, and adherence to standard operating procedures in ensuring safe and efficient flight operations.
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