GCTS to LPMA Flight Report - Boeing 737-800

Flight from GCTS to LPMA

Tuesday, 22 October 2024 09:25

Minutes 68

298 nm

Fuel 3,506 kg

Boeing 737-800

Departure

Runway 07 at GCTS

Reina Sofia

Tenerife-South, Canary Islands, Spain

Altitude

217 ft asl

Weight

68,684 kg

Fuel

7,721 kg

Temperature

21 °C

Wind Speed

14 kt

Wind Direction

48.9 °

Headwind

13 kt

Crosswind

4 kt

Arrival

Runway 05 at LPMA

Madeira

Madeira Madeira, Portugal

164 ft asl

Altitude

65,178 kg

Weight

4,215 kg

Fuel

22 °C

Temperature

20 kt

Wind Speed

20.0 °

Wind Direction

18 kt

Headwind

8 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 97.97%

Departure Score 95.56%

Enroute Score 100%

Arrival Score 98.36%

The flight in the Boeing 737-800 began with a 6-minute taxi from the parking area to the runway at GCTS Reina Sofia. The departure roll took place on runway 07, with a takeoff distance of 1,269m, covering 40% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 175 knots, with the local weather indicating a temperature of 25°C and a 19-knot wind at 48°, resulting in a 6-knot crosswind, and an 18-knot headwind.

The enroute climb started overhead GCTS Reina Sofia Tenerife-South (Canary Islands, Spain), climbing from 1,233 feet above sea level to 30,824 feet, an increase of 29,592 feet in 23 minutes and covering 139 nautical miles. The enroute level cruise began at Latitude: 30.3006878, Longitude: -15.8259491, lasting 25 minutes and covering 71 nautical miles.

The enroute descent commenced 81 miles southeast of Canico (Madeira, Portugal), descending from 30,796 feet to 1,802 feet, a decrease of 28,995 feet in 20 minutes and covering 79 nautical miles. The landing occurred on runway 05 at LPMA Madeira, with a runway length of 2,483m, a height at threshold of 26 feet above ground level, and a speed at threshold of 131 knots.

The touchdown was 408 meters from the threshold, with a touchdown speed of 124 knots and a Vertical Speed Indicator showing -36 feet per minute. The local weather at the destination indicated a temperature of 24°C and a 20-knot wind at 19°, resulting in an 8-knot crosswind and an 18-knot headwind. The total landing distance was 1,164 meters, covering 47% of the runway length.

After landing, 2 minutes were spent taxiing from the runway to the parking area, covering less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 298 nautical miles, with a total flight time of 95 minutes and fuel consumption of 3,506 kilograms.

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Departure Taxi

100 %

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 6 minutes and covered 2 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 16 kn 0 kn min to max 24 kn	3		16 kn
100 %	Average speed turning corners 12 kn max 12 kn	0		0 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.96 g min to max 1.01 g	0.99		0.99 g
Info	Average pitch angle -1.2 ° -3.6 ° min to max -0.9 °	-2.4		-3.0 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.3 °	0.0		1.3 °
Info	Battery Master On at 09:25:55
Info	Engine 2 Started at 09:25:55
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 09:25:55
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 09:25:55
Info	Landing Gear Down at 09:25:55
Info	Parking Brake On at 09:26:34
Info	Engine 1 Started at 09:26:52
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 09:28:09
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 09:28:17
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 09:28:21
Info	Parking Brake Off at 09:28:29
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 09:28:39
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 09:31:59
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 09:32:03

Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 07 at GCTS Reina Sofia, Average speed was 30 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 20 kn 17 kn min to max 23 kn	17		23 kn
Info	Average pitch angle -1.6 ° -2.9 ° min to max -0.9 °	-2.9		-0.9 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.9 °	1.5		0.0 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.01 g	1.00		1.01 g

Departure Roll

80 %

Departure roll runway 07 at GCTS Reina Sofia. Takeoff distance 1,269 m 40 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 175 kn. Local weather - Temperature 25 °C. Wind 19 kn at 48 °. Crosswind: 6 kn Headwind: 18 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 1,269 m 40 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 175 kn Target 160 kn
0 %	Runway alignment max 200.32 m 196.88 m left to 3.45 m right	-1.82		0.82 m
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.95 g min to max 1.12 g	0.99		1.12 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle -0.8 ° -3.0 ° min to max 7.6 °	-0.9		7.6 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.2 °	0.0		2.2 °
Info	Strobe Lights Switched Off at 09:36:55
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 09:36:58
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 09:38:21
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 09:38:28

Departure Climb 1

97.99 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 07 GCTS Reina Sofia.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.0 ° min to max -0.0 °	-0.0		-0.0 °
100 %	Average speed 179 kn 176 kn min to max 182 kn	176		182 kn
91.97 %	Average bank angle 3.6 ° 1.1 ° min to max 5.0 °	2.5		1.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.27 g 1.14 g min to max 1.31 g	1.14		1.29 g
Info	Average VSI 805 ft/m 317 ft/m min to max 1,354 ft/m	317		1,354 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 19 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 49 ft agl	0		49 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 10.9 ° 7.9 ° min to max 13.6 °	7.9		13.6 °

Departure Climb 2

99.8 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 07 GCTS Reina Sofia.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.0 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.1 °	-0.0		0.1 °
100 %	Average speed 183 kn 182 kn min to max 185 kn	182		185 kn
99.21 %	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.3 °	0.9		1.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.29 g 1.00 g min to max 1.32 g	1.29		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI 2,082 ft/m 1,388 ft/m min to max 4,317 ft/m	1,388		4,317 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 103 ft agl 51 ft agl min to max 352 ft agl	51		352 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 15.6 ° 13.7 ° min to max 19.2 °	13.7		19.0 °
Info	Landing Gear Up at 09:39:45

Departure Climb 3

100 %

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 07 GCTS Reina Sofia.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.4 ° 0.2 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.2		0.6 °
100 %	Average speed 188 kn 186 kn min to max 192 kn	186		192 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.1 ° min to max 1.6 °	1.0		0.4 °
100 %	Average g force 0.86 g 0.73 g min to max 0.94 g	0.94		0.88 g
100 %	Landing gear up
Info	Average VSI 3,896 ft/m 3,042 ft/m min to max 4,495 ft/m	4,473		3,042 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 730 ft agl 428 ft agl min to max 989 ft agl	428		989 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 15.6 ° 12.3 ° min to max 18.8 °	18.8		12.3 °

Enroute Climb

100 %

Enroute climb started overhead GCTS Reina Sofia Tenerife-South (Canary Islands, Spain). Climbing from 1,233 ft asl to 30,824 ft asl, an increase of 29,592 ft in 23 minutes and covering 139 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 308 kn 195 kn min to max 326 kn	195		300 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 9.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 28.0 °	1.2		0.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.71 g min to max 1.28 g	0.93		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI 1,461 ft/m -289 ft/m min to max 5,061 ft/m	2,916		11 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 19,107 ft asl 1,233 ft asl min to max 30,835 ft asl	1,233		30,824 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 4.4 ° 1.9 ° min to max 18.8 °	12.1		2.3 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 09:40:18
Info	Taxi Lights Switched Off at 09:40:27
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 09:41:06
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 09:41:20
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 09:43:16

Enroute Level

100 %

Enroute level cruise started Latitude: 30.3006878 Longitude: -15.8259491 and lasted 25 minutes, covering 71 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 30,801 ft asl 30,789 ft asl min to max 30,830 ft asl	30,828		30,796 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 300 kn 297 kn min to max 301 kn	299		300 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 2.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 10.8 °	0.0		3.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 1.00 g min to max 1.01 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle 2.2 ° 2.2 ° min to max 2.3 °	2.3		2.3 °

Enroute Descent

100 %

Enroute descent started 81 miles south east of Canico (Madeira, Portugal). Descent from 30,796 ft asl to 1,802 ft asl, a decrease of 28,995 ft in 20 minutes and covering 79 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 235 kn 161 kn min to max 324 kn	300		161 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 11.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 30.9 °	3.0		12.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.04 g 0.80 g min to max 1.28 g	1.00		0.80 g
Info	Average VSI -1,158 ft/m -4,222 ft/m min to max 168 ft/m	35		-440 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 9,206 ft asl 1,802 ft asl min to max 30,799 ft asl	30,796		1,802 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.0 ° -3.5 ° min to max 7.2 °	2.3		1.6 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 10:37:36
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 10:46:47
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 10:47:06
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 10:47:31
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 10:48:00
Info	Landing Gear Down at 10:48:00
Info	Flaps Position 4 at 10:48:00
Info	Flaps Position 5 at 10:48:13
100 %	Landing Lights at 10:48:30

Arrival

100 %

Arrival started 81 miles south east of Canico (Madeira, Portugal).

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 153 kn 136 kn min to max 166 kn	162		140 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 7.4 ° 0.1 ° min to max 19.1 °	16.3		2.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.85 g min to max 1.12 g	0.85		1.02 g
Info	Average VSI -834 ft/m -1,313 ft/m min to max -188 ft/m	-804		-658 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 998 ft asl 342 ft asl min to max 1,786 ft asl	1,786		342 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.3 ° -0.2 ° min to max 4.7 °	1.1		2.0 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Flaps Position 6 at 10:49:23
Info	Flaps Position 7 at 10:49:30
Info	Flaps Position 8 at 10:49:35

Arrival Final 1

98.95 %

Approaching runway 05 at LPMA Madeira from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 165 ft agl to 14 ft agl. A decrease of 152 ft in 86 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 1.9 ° 1.3 ° min to max 2.2 ° Target 3.0 °	2.2		1.3 °
100 %	Average speed 135 kn 131 kn min to max 138 kn	138		131 kn
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.3 ° min to max 0.0 °	-0.3		0.0 °
94.77 %	Average bank angle 2.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 6.0 °	1.6		1.2 °
100 %	Average g force 0.98 g 0.86 g min to max 1.18 g	1.07		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI -576 ft/m -686 ft/m min to max -350 ft/m	-583		-350 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 95 ft agl 14 ft agl min to max 165 ft agl	165		14 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.3 ° 0.6 ° min to max 4.5 °	2.5		4.0 °

Arrival Landing

100 %

Landing on runway 05 at LPMA Madeira, runway length 2,483 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was slightly below target at 131 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was slightly below target at 131 kn. Target 143 kn
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
100 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.0 °	0.0		-0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 1.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.6 °	1.1		0.9 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.95 g min to max 1.12 g	1.00		1.02 g
Info	Average speed 128 kn 124 kn min to max 131 kn	131		124 kn
Info	Average VSI -143 ft/m -349 ft/m min to max -36 ft/m	-349		-36 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 18 ft agl 14 ft agl min to max 26 ft agl	26		14 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 5.1 ° 4.0 ° min to max 5.9 °	4.0		5.8 °

Arrival Touchdown

100 %

Touchdown distance was good at 408 m. Touchdown speed at 124 kn was good. Touchdown rate was perfect at -36 ft/m. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 24 °C. Wind 20 kn at 19 °. Crosswind: 8 kn Headwind: 18 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Touchdown VSI was -36 ft/m.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 408 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 124 kn Target 141 kn
100 %	Runway alignment max 1.14 m 1.13 m right	-1.14		-1.11 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.1 ° min to max 1.0 °	0.9		0.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.05 g 1.02 g min to max 1.06 g	1.02		1.05 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 123 kn 123 kn min to max 124 kn	124		123 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 5.8 ° 5.7 ° min to max 5.9 °	5.8		5.7 °

Arrival Rollout

100 %

Total landing distance 1,164 m, 47 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was very good.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 1,164 m 47 % of runway.
99.99 %	Runway alignment max 4.09 m 3.05 m left to 1.04 m right	-1.04		1.41 m
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.97 g min to max 1.04 g	1.01		0.99 g
Info	Average speed 96 kn 54 kn min to max 105 kn	105		54 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 3.4 ° -0.8 ° min to max 5.4 °	5.4		-0.7 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.4 °	0.4		0.1 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 37 kn

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 28 kn 11 kn min to max 51 kn	50		12 kn
Info	Average pitch angle -0.9 ° -1.4 ° min to max -0.6 °	-0.7		-1.4 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.2		0.1 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.02 g	0.99		1.00 g
Info	Flaps Position 7 at 10:52:21
Info	Flaps Position 6 at 10:52:26
Info	Flaps Position 5 at 10:52:29
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 10:52:32
Info	Flaps Position 4 at 10:52:32
Info	Taxi Lights Switched Off at 10:52:34
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 10:52:35

Arrival Taxi

92.87 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
94.67 %	Average speed 14 kn 3 kn min to max 26 kn	12		4 kn
100 %	Average speed turning corners 0 kn max 0 kn	0		0 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.98 g min to max 1.02 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Average pitch angle -1.3 ° -2.3 ° min to max -0.9 °	-1.7		-1.0 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.2		0.0 °
Info	Strobe Lights Switched Off at 10:52:38
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 10:52:39
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 10:52:43
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 10:52:51
Info	Parking Brake On at 10:54:24
100 %	Taxi Lights at 10:53:12

Takeoff on runway 07 at GCTS Reina Sofia in the Boeing 737-800

95.56 %

100 %

Taxi

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 6 minutes and covered 2 nm.

Taxi Lights

100 %

Switched On

Speed

100 %

Turn Speed

100 %

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

80 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 1,269 m using 39.72 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 175 kn - Target 164 kn

Alignment

0 %

196.88 m left to 3.45 m right

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

100 %

Switched On

100 %

Speed

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

97.99 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 07 GCTS Reina Sofia.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

91.97 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

99.8 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 07 GCTS Reina Sofia.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

99.21 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

100 %

Climb 3

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 07 GCTS Reina Sofia.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 05 at LPMA Madeira in the Boeing 737-800

Landing Score 99.74 %

Landing Summary

Congratulations on achieving a landing score of 99.7%! Your meticulous attention to detail and precise execution throughout the different phases of the landing contributed to this exceptional result.

During the Approach Phase, your glideslope alignment was excellent, indicating a smooth descent towards the runway. While your speed was slightly below the target, this minor deviation did not negatively impact the overall landing performance.

Moving on to the Landing Phase, your ability to maintain a good threshold height and execute a perfect landing flare demonstrates your proficiency in handling the aircraft during the critical moments before touchdown. This level of skill is essential for ensuring a safe and smooth landing.

In the Touchdown Phase, your touchdown rate was perfect, reflecting a seamless transition from the air to the ground. Your speed was on target, further contributing to the controlled and precise nature of the touchdown. Additionally, landing within the touchdown zone with the correct runway touchdown position showcases your exceptional landing accuracy.

Finally, in the Rollout Phase, while your runway alignment was slightly off at 3.1 meters from the centerline, this minor discrepancy does not diminish the overall quality of your landing. Your ability to maintain control of the aircraft during the rollout phase is crucial for safely bringing the aircraft to a stop.

Overall, your performance during this landing was commendable, demonstrating a high level of skill and expertise. Keep up the excellent work and continue striving for perfection in every aspect of aircraft operation. Your dedication to precision and professionalism is truly impressive, and it is evident in the outstanding landing score you achieved. Well done!

98.95 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 05 at LPMA Madeira from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 165 ft agl to 14 ft agl. A decrease of 152 ft in 86 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Great heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

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