PHNL to PMDY Flight Report - Boeing 737-800

Flight from PHNL to PMDY

Thursday, 04 April 2024 20:02

Minutes 135

1,142 nm

Fuel 7,033 kg

Boeing 737-800

Departure

Runway 04R at PHNL

Honolulu Intl

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

Altitude

3 ft asl

Weight

56,340 kg

Fuel

7,980 kg

Temperature

23 °C

Wind Speed

6 kt

Wind Direction

80.0 °

Headwind

5 kt

Crosswind

2 kt

Arrival

Runway 06 at PMDY

Henderson Field

Midway Atoll, Sand I Midway Atoll, United States Minor Outlying Islands

7 ft asl

Altitude

49,306 kg

Weight

947 kg

Fuel

20 °C

Temperature

7 kt

Wind Speed

25.6 °

Wind Direction

5 kt

Headwind

4 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 97.55%

Departure Score 99.75%

Enroute Score 99.89%

Arrival Score 93.00%

Vertical profile — planned vs actual

Landing

66.04 %

Touchdown

88.54 %

Approach & flare

Threshold height

75.44 %

Threshold height at 66 ft agl was above target.

Threshold speed

90.65 %

Threshold speed was a little below target at 125 kt.

Flare

0 %

Very poor landing flare

Touchdown

Sink rate

70.36 %

Touchdown rate was firm at -334 ft/m.

Impact

95.43 %

Speed

100 %

Touchdown speed at 120 kt was good.

Aim point

74.87 %

Touchdown point was 266 m beyond the touchdown zone.

Centreline

100 %

Runway touchdown alignment was perfect.

Bounce

100 %

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Flight Stages PHNL to PMDY

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Departure Taxi

100 %

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 3 minutes and covered less than 1 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 18 kn 0 kn min to max 24 kn	0		9 kn
100 %	Average speed turning corners 12 kn max 12 kn	0		0 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.97 g min to max 1.02 g	0.97		0.99 g
100 %	Beacon, navigation and taxi lights on
Info	Average pitch angle -1.0 ° -1.2 ° min to max -0.8 °	-1.1		-1.2 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.0		0.0 °
Info	Battery Master On at 20:02:22
Info	Engine 2 Started at 20:02:22
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 20:02:22
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 20:02:22
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 20:02:22
Info	Landing Gear Down at 20:02:22
Info	Parking Brake On at 20:02:22
Info	Flaps Position 5 at 20:02:22
Info	Engine 1 Started at 20:02:38
Info	Parking Brake Off at 20:03:12
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 20:05:54
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 20:05:54
Info	Taxi Lights Switched Off at 20:05:57

Departure Roll

99.51 %

Departure roll runway 04R at PHNL Honolulu Intl. Takeoff distance 1,833 m 67 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 152 kn. Local weather - Temperature 23 °C. Wind 6 kn at 80 °. Crosswind: 3 kn Headwind: 5 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 1,833 m 67 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 152 kn Target 160 kn
97.54 %	Runway alignment max 3.72 m 0.00 m left to 3.72 m right	-3.72		-0.23 m
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.98 g min to max 1.06 g	0.99		1.03 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle -0.7 ° -1.4 ° min to max 4.1 °	-1.4		4.1 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.0		0.2 °

Departure Climb 1

99.26 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 04R PHNL Honolulu Intl.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.0		0.1 °
100 %	Average speed 160 kn 156 kn min to max 164 kn	156		164 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.4 ° min to max 0.7 °	0.6		0.4 °
92.57 %	Average g force 1.30 g 1.19 g min to max 1.38 g	1.24		1.19 g
Info	Average VSI 732 ft/m 298 ft/m min to max 1,169 ft/m	298		1,169 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 15 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 36 ft agl	0		36 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 10.1 ° 8.6 ° min to max 10.7 °	8.6		10.7 °
Info	Landing Gear Up at 20:07:18

Departure Climb 2

100 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 04R PHNL Honolulu Intl.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.1		0.2 °
100 %	Average speed 171 kn 164 kn min to max 191 kn	164		191 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.4		0.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.12 g 0.98 g min to max 1.18 g	1.18		1.04 g
Info	Average VSI 1,757 ft/m 1,191 ft/m min to max 3,138 ft/m	1,191		3,138 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 99 ft agl 37 ft agl min to max 374 ft agl	37		374 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 11.1 ° 10.3 ° min to max 12.7 °	10.7		12.7 °
Info	Flaps Position 4 at 20:07:22
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 20:07:26

Departure Climb 3

100 %

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 04R PHNL Honolulu Intl.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.2 ° 0.2 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.2		0.2 °
100 %	Average speed 200 kn 194 kn min to max 205 kn	194		205 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.1		0.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.98 g min to max 1.09 g	1.04		0.98 g
100 %	Landing gear up
Info	Average VSI 4,030 ft/m 3,335 ft/m min to max 4,538 ft/m	3,335		4,538 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 666 ft agl 429 ft agl min to max 923 ft agl	429		923 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 14.1 ° 12.9 ° min to max 14.6 °	12.9		14.6 °
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 20:07:30
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 20:07:32

Enroute Climb

100 %

Enroute climb started 1 mile north east of PHNL Honolulu Intl Honolulu (Hawaii, United States). Climbing from 1,019 ft asl to 40,032 ft asl, an increase of 39,013 ft in 29 minutes and covering 185 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 265 kn 206 kn min to max 312 kn	206		243 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 9.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 29.5 °	0.3		0.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.85 g min to max 1.17 g	0.97		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI 2,242 ft/m 171 ft/m min to max 6,035 ft/m	4,590		588 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 23,047 ft asl 1,019 ft asl min to max 40,032 ft asl	1,019		40,032 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 6.6 ° 2.2 ° min to max 16.2 °	14.6		3.8 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 20:07:40
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 20:09:29

Enroute Level

100 %

Enroute level cruise started Latitude: 22.31085 Longitude: -161.0650241 and lasted 87 minutes, covering 899 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 40,257 ft asl 40,130 ft asl min to max 40,406 ft asl	40,130		40,376 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 245 kn 240 kn min to max 248 kn	242		246 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 17.4 °	0.0		0.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.94 g min to max 1.07 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle 3.0 ° 2.7 ° min to max 3.9 °	3.9		2.7 °
Info	Landing Gear Down at 22:02:39
Info	Landing Gear Up at 22:02:40

Enroute Descent

99.54 %

Enroute descent started 48 miles south east of PMDY Henderson Field Midway Atoll, Sand I (Midway Atoll, United States Minor Outlying Islands). Descent from 40,373 ft asl to 801 ft asl, a decrease of 39,573 ft in 10 minutes and covering 51 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 250 kn 230 kn min to max 329 kn	246		250 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 10.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 27.5 °	0.1		0.4 °
95.43 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.67 g min to max 1.26 g	1.00		1.19 g
Info	Average VSI -4,407 ft/m -6,248 ft/m min to max 245 ft/m	0		-1,374 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 13,126 ft asl 801 ft asl min to max 40,375 ft asl	40,373		801 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle -7.1 ° -10.4 ° min to max 2.7 °	2.7		-1.9 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 22:09:12
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 22:09:12
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 22:10:20
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 22:10:21
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 22:10:28
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 22:10:36
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 22:10:39
Info	Landing Gear Down at 22:10:58
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 22:14:15
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 22:14:18
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 22:14:22
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 22:14:23
Info	Landing Lights OFF should be ON at 22:14:23

Enroute Level 2

100 %

Enroute level cruise started 4 miles south west of PMDY Henderson Field Midway Atoll, Sand I (Midway Atoll, United States Minor Outlying Islands) and lasted less than 1 minute. , covering 2 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 712 ft asl 647 ft asl min to max 784 ft asl	784		647 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 213 kn 183 kn min to max 248 kn	248		183 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.3 °	0.4		0.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.81 g min to max 1.16 g	1.16		1.02 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle 0.8 ° -1.3 ° min to max 1.9 °	-1.3		1.4 °
Info	Flaps Position 5 at 22:14:38
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 22:14:39
Info	Flaps Position 4 at 22:14:43
Info	Flaps Position 5 at 22:14:46
Info	Flaps Position 6 at 22:14:49
Info	Flaps Position 7 at 22:14:52

Arrival Final 3

98.12 %

Approaching runway 06 at PMDY Henderson Field from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 622 ft agl to 546 ft agl. A decrease of 76 ft in 6 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
93.75 %	Approach angle 2.5 ° 2.5 ° min to max 2.6 ° Target 3.0 °	2.5		2.6 °
100 %	Average speed 172 kn 164 kn min to max 181 kn	181		164 kn
100 %	Heading variation 0.3 ° 0.3 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.3		0.4 °
100 %	Average bank angle 1.4 ° 0.2 ° min to max 2.8 °	0.6		2.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.06 g 0.87 g min to max 1.19 g	0.87		1.14 g
Info	Average VSI -647 ft/m -936 ft/m min to max -139 ft/m	-503		-139 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 571 ft agl 546 ft agl min to max 622 ft agl	622		546 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.0 ° -0.2 ° min to max 2.5 °	0.2		2.5 °

Arrival Final 2

99.38 %

Approaching runway 06 at PMDY Henderson Field from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 550 ft agl to 328 ft agl. A decrease of 222 ft in 26 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 3.1 ° 2.7 ° min to max 3.4 ° Target 3.0 °	2.7		3.1 °
100 %	Average speed 138 kn 124 kn min to max 161 kn	161		127 kn
100 %	Heading variation 0.2 ° -0.2 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.4		-0.2 °
96.92 %	Average bank angle 2.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 4.1 °	1.3		2.0 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.91 g min to max 1.06 g	1.02		1.02 g
Info	Average VSI -462 ft/m -913 ft/m min to max 154 ft/m	89		-690 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 475 ft agl 328 ft agl min to max 555 ft agl	550		328 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.0 ° -1.7 ° min to max 2.0 °	2.0		0.5 °
Info	Flaps Position 8 at 22:15:06
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 22:15:25
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 22:15:26

Arrival Final 1

98.89 %

Approaching runway 06 at PMDY Henderson Field from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 317 ft agl to 71 ft agl. A decrease of 246 ft in 24 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
95.22 %	Approach angle 3.7 ° 3.1 ° min to max 4.4 ° Target 3.0 °	3.1		4.4 °
100 %	Average speed 123 kn 115 kn min to max 125 kn	124		125 kn
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.2 ° min to max 0.0 °	-0.1		0.0 °
99.21 %	Average bank angle 1.2 ° 0.1 ° min to max 3.4 °	3.0		2.6 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.94 g min to max 1.06 g	1.03		0.98 g
Info	Average VSI -564 ft/m -739 ft/m min to max -389 ft/m	-645		-569 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 138 ft agl 71 ft agl min to max 317 ft agl	317		71 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.8 ° -0.1 ° min to max 2.1 °	1.2		0.4 °

Arrival Landing

66.04 %

Landing on runway 06 at PMDY Henderson Field, runway length 2,373 m. Threshold height at 66 ft agl was above target. Threshold speed was a little below target at 125 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
90.65 %	Threshold speed was a little below target at 125 kn. Target 143 kn
75.44 %	Target 50 ft agl
0 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation 0.0 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.0 °	0.0		0.0 °
95.18 %	Average bank angle 1.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.8 °	2.7		0.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.92 g min to max 1.06 g	0.98		1.01 g
Info	Average speed 125 kn 120 kn min to max 126 kn	125		120 kn
Info	Average VSI -379 ft/m -588 ft/m min to max -178 ft/m	-572		-332 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 28 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 66 ft agl	66		0 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.5 ° 0.4 ° min to max 2.6 °	0.4		1.8 °

Arrival Touchdown

88.54 %

Touchdown point was 266 m beyond the touchdown zone. Touchdown speed at 120 kn was good. Touchdown rate was firm at -332 ft/m. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 22 °C. Wind 7 kn at 25 °. Crosswind: 5 kn Headwind: 5 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
70.36 %	Touchdown VSI was -332 ft/m.
74.87 %	Touchdown distance was 687 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 120 kn Target 141 kn
100 %	Runway alignment max 1.13 m 0.63 m left	0.25		1.13 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.8 °	0.5		0.8 °
95.43 %	Average g force 1.22 g 1.01 g min to max 1.33 g	1.01		1.17 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 119 kn 119 kn min to max 120 kn	120		119 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 1.7 ° 1.3 ° min to max 1.8 °	1.8		1.3 °

Arrival Rollout

100 %

Total landing distance 1,127 m, 48 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was perfect.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 1,127 m 48 % of runway.
100 %	Runway alignment max 2.60 m 2.60 m left to 0.00 m left	1.25		0.81 m
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.98 g min to max 1.12 g	1.12		0.99 g
Info	Average speed 108 kn 58 kn min to max 114 kn	114		58 kn
Info	Average pitch angle -0.4 ° -1.2 ° min to max 1.2 °	1.2		-1.2 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.1 °	0.9		0.2 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 23 kn

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 19 kn 10 kn min to max 52 kn	52		15 kn
Info	Average pitch angle -0.9 ° -1.5 ° min to max -0.4 °	-1.1		-0.5 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.2		0.3 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.01 g	0.99		1.01 g
Info	Flaps Position 7 at 22:16:28
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 22:16:29
Info	Strobe Lights Switched Off at 22:16:29
Info	Flaps Position 6 at 22:16:32
Info	Flaps Position 5 at 22:16:36

Arrival Taxi

100 %

Taxiing to the parking from the runway took 2 minutes and covered less than 1 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 17 kn 4 kn min to max 24 kn	16		4 kn
100 %	Average speed turning corners 15 kn max 15 kn	0		0 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.98 g min to max 1.01 g	1.00		1.01 g
Info	Average pitch angle -1.0 ° -1.2 ° min to max -0.5 °	-0.5		-1.0 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.3		0.0 °
Info	Flaps Position 4 at 22:16:39
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 22:16:42
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 22:16:46
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 22:16:50
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 22:16:57
Info	Parking Brake On at 22:18:46
Info	Engine 1 Stopped at 22:18:49
Info	Engine 2 Stopped at 22:18:49

Takeoff on runway 04R at PHNL Honolulu Intl in the Boeing 737-800

99.75 %

100 %

Taxi

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 3 minutes and covered less than 1 nm.

Taxi Lights

100 %

Switched On

Ground Speed kt

100 %

Turn Speed

100 %

Bank °

Info

Pitch °

Info

99.51 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 1,833 m using 66.87 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 152 kn - Target 160 kn

Alignment

97.54 %

0.00 m left to 3.72 m right

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

100 %

Switched On

100 %

IAS kt

Info

Bank °

Info

Pitch °

Info

99.26 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 04R PHNL Honolulu Intl.

Alignment

100 %

IAS kt

100 %

Bank °

100 %

92.57 %

Pitch °

Info

Climb Rate fpm

Info

100 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 04R PHNL Honolulu Intl.

Alignment

100 %

IAS kt

100 %

Bank °

100 %

Pitch °

Info

Climb Rate fpm

Info

100 %

Climb 3

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 04R PHNL Honolulu Intl.

Alignment

100 %

IAS kt

100 %

Bank °

100 %

Pitch °

Info

Climb Rate fpm

Info

Landing on runway 06 at PMDY Henderson Field in the Boeing 737-800

Landing Score 88.37 %

Landing Summary

Overall, the aircraft landing score of 88.4% is a commendable achievement, but there are still areas for improvement that were identified in the detailed analysis of the different phases of the landing.

In the Approach Phase, it is encouraging to see that the glideslope alignment was good. However, there is room for improvement in maintaining the speed closer to the target. Focusing on speed control during the approach will help in achieving a smoother landing.

Moving on to the Landing Phase, it is noted that the threshold height was above target and the landing flare was very poor. Improving the descent rate and flare technique will greatly contribute to a smoother touchdown and reduce the stress on the landing gear upon touchdown.

In the Touchdown Phase, the hard touchdown rate indicates the need for a softer approach to landing. While the speed was on target, the touchdown point being 266 meters beyond the touchdown zone could be optimized for better efficiency. Nonetheless, it is encouraging to see that the runway touchdown position was very good.

Lastly, in the Rollout Phase, the runway alignment was noted to be very good. This is a positive aspect of the landing that should be maintained in future landings.

Overall, this detailed analysis provides valuable insights for improvement in specific aspects of the landing process. By focusing on speed control, descent rate, flare technique, and touchdown point accuracy, the overall landing performance can be enhanced. Keep up the good work and continue to strive for excellence in all phases of the landing process. Your dedication to improvement is commendable, and with continued practice and attention to detail, you will no doubt see a further increase in your landing score.

98.12 %

Final 3

Approaching runway 06 at PMDY Henderson Field from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 622 ft agl to 546 ft agl. A decrease of 76 ft in 6 seconds.

Glideslope

93.75 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope °

93.75 %

IAS kt

100 %

Alignment

100 %

Bank °

100 %

Descent Rate fpm

Info

99.38 %

Final 2

Approaching runway 06 at PMDY Henderson Field from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 550 ft agl to 328 ft agl. A decrease of 222 ft in 26 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope °

100 %

IAS kt

100 %

Alignment

100 %

Bank °

96.92 %

100 %

Descent Rate fpm

Info

98.89 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 06 at PMDY Henderson Field from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 317 ft agl to 71 ft agl. A decrease of 246 ft in 24 seconds.

Glideslope

95.22 %

Good glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope °

95.22 %

IAS kt

100 %

Alignment

100 %

Bank °

99.21 %

100 %

Descent Rate fpm

Info

66.04 %

Landing

Landing on runway 06 at PMDY Henderson Field, runway length 2,373 m. Threshold height at 66 ft agl was above target. Threshold speed was a little below target at 125 kn.

Height

75.44 %

Threshold height at 66 ft agl was above target. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

90.65 %

Threshold speed was a little below target at 125 kt. Target 143 kt

Flare

0 %

Very poor landing flare

Centreline ft

100 %

Bank °