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There are several things that can go wrong during the flare, carrying too much speed over the threshold, starting the flare at the wrong height and inconsistent flight control inputs, all contribute to a poor flare resulting in a hard touchdown or a float down the runway.
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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 5,525 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,525 ft of the 11,550 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 1,797 ft past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Punta Cana International Airport, the Boeing 737-MAX8 began its journey with a taxiing period of 7 minutes, covering a distance of 1 nautical mile to reach the runway. The aircraft then took off from runway 09, utilizing 5,399 feet of the 10,000-foot runway, which represented 53% of its length. The liftoff speed of 162 knots was achieved, and the aircraft began its climb into the local weather conditions, which featured a temperature of 83°F and a gentle headwind of 2 knots.
As the aircraft climbed from 1,009 feet above sea level to 36,002 feet, it covered a distance of 131 nautical miles in 20 minutes, achieving an impressive increase of 34,993 feet. The enroute climb phase was followed by a level cruise, which lasted 87 minutes and covered 655 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its descent, initially from 35,893 feet to 34,998 feet in 2 minutes, covering 12 nautical miles. This was followed by a brief level cruise phase, after which the aircraft began its descent from 34,387 feet to 13,000 feet in 11 minutes, covering 65 nautical miles. The final descent phase saw the aircraft descend from 12,632 feet to 8,171 feet in 4 minutes, covering 14 nautical miles.
The Boeing 737-MAX8 then began its final approach to runway 01 at Jose Maria Córdova International Airport, touching down 427 feet beyond the touchdown zone at a speed of 137 knots. The touchdown rate of -274 feet per minute was slightly above the target, but the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The aircraft then taxied to the parking area, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 4 minutes. The total flight distance of 922 nautical miles was achieved in 141 minutes, with the aircraft consuming 11,462 pounds of fuel.
The Boeing 737-MAX8 touched down on runway 01 at SKRG Jose Maria Córdova International Airport, marking a successful conclusion to the approach from the south. The aircraft's descent was characterized by a slight overshoot of the threshold height, coming in at 58 ft above ground level, which was marginally above the target. However, the threshold speed was well within acceptable limits at 144 kt, demonstrating a high degree of control and precision.
As the aircraft made contact with the runway, it did so at a speed of 137 kt, which was good, and a touchdown point 427 ft beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown rate of -274 fpm was fair, indicating a slight deceleration upon impact. Notably, the runway touchdown alignment was perfect, a testament to the pilot's skill and attention to detail. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 61 °F and a negligible wind of 2 kt at 0 °, contributed to a stable and predictable landing environment.
The aircraft's rollout was characterized by perfect alignment with the centreline, a reflection of the pilot's ability to maintain control and direction. The total landing distance of 5,255 ft, which accounted for 46% of the runway length, was within acceptable limits. Overall, the landing was deemed a success, with a score of 97.5% reflecting the high standard of performance achieved.
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