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MY FS FLIGHTS
Flight Score
Departure
Use smaller, smoother aileron inputs to hold the climb bank angle near wings-level.
What happened: During Climb 3 the bank angle averaged 7.9°, well beyond a steady wings-level climb.
Watch for: Attitude indicator - bank angle, keeping it close to wings-level through the climb.
Arrival
Fly the flare as one continuous check of the sink rate from 34 ft, holding back pressure steadily rather than adjusting pitch piecemeal.
What happened: The flare drifted away from its intended profile rather than tracking it smoothly from 34 ft down to touchdown.
Watch for: Watch radio altitude and VSI through the flare, aiming to arrest the sink smoothly from 34 ft to touchdown.
See Arrival Landing
Arrive slow and the sink rate at the threshold is already above schedule, the flare is short because there is no energy to extend it, and the touchdown is hard in a way that feels exactly like a late flare. Diagnosing a slow arrival as a late flare is the catastrophic misread: you respond by flaring earlier, which bleeds more speed, which makes the next one worse. The tiebreaker is threshold speed against VRef, not feel. Never diagnose a flare without it.
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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 5,941 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,941 ft of the 13,434 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 2,664 ft past the threshold — beyond 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 approximately 7 minutes and covered a distance of 2 nautical miles. The departure roll took place on runway 11 at the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, a key hub in the southeastern United States. Upon takeoff, the aircraft, a Boeing 737-800, utilized a takeoff distance of 3,715 feet, which equated to 38% of the available runway length.
As the aircraft lifted off, it reached a liftoff speed of 156 knots. The flight's initial departure was influenced by a localized weather pattern, where the temperature was recorded at 93°F, and the wind conditions were as follows: a headwind of 6 knots, a crosswind of 5 knots, and an overall wind speed of 8 knots at a direction of 67°.
As the flight progressed, the aircraft commenced its enroute climb, which started above the town of Kenner in Louisiana. Over the course of the next 20 minutes, the aircraft climbed from an altitude of 1,026 feet to 35,735 feet, an increase of 34,710 feet and covering a distance of 130 nautical miles.
This climb paved the way for the flight's enroute level cruise, which began 3 miles east of the Le Compte airstrip. The cruise phase, which lasted for 23 minutes, allowed the aircraft to maintain a steady altitude while covering a distance of 167 nautical miles. This period of flight stability was a critical aspect of the overall flight experience.
After the cruise phase, the aircraft initiated its enroute descent, which began 2 miles west of the Crockett airstrip in Texas. The descent phase, lasting for 33 minutes, saw the aircraft decrease its altitude by 34,283 feet, from 36,134 feet to 1,852 feet, and cover a distance of 122 nautical miles.
Finally, the aircraft commenced its final approach to runway 17C at the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, a large hub in the southwestern United States. The approach was influenced by local weather conditions, where the temperature was recorded at 81°F, and the wind conditions were as follows: a tailwind of 2 knots, no crosswind, and an overall wind speed of 2 knots at a direction 0°.
Upon landing, the aircraft used a landing distance of 5,710 feet, which equated to 43% of the available runway length. The touchdown point was situated 1,333 feet beyond the touchdown zone, but the touchdown speed of 134 knots was within the acceptable range. Additionally, the airspeed loss during descent, measured as a touchdown rate, was a respectable -186 feet per minute, confirming the pilot's effective approach and landing skills.
The runway touchdown alignment was also reported to be very good, and the runway rollout alignment was perfect. The total flight distance was approximately 428 nautical miles, with a total flight time of 94 minutes and fuel consumption of 8,311 pounds. Upon completing the landing, the aircraft was then guided to the parking area, where it taxied for 8 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The flight demonstrated a mix of routine phases, each played an essential role in the overall success of the flight.
The Boeing 737-800 successfully landed on runway 17C at KDFW Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, showcasing a high level of precision and control. The aircraft was approaching from the north at a heading of 180.0°, located 4 nautical miles away and at an altitude of 1,274 feet above ground level. The pilot managed to achieve a good threshold speed of 142 knots, which is an essential factor in a smooth and safe landing.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down at a location 1,333 feet beyond the touchdown zone, with a touchdown speed of 134 knots. This speed is also considered good, as it allows for a controlled and stable descent of the aircraft. Furthermore, the touchdown rate of -186 feet per minute was also well within the acceptable range, indicating that the aircraft's descent was smooth and even.
The aircraft's landing distance of 5,710 feet was approximately 43% of the total runway length, which is a relatively low percentage. This suggests that the pilot was able to efficiently control the aircraft's speed and descent rate to minimize the landing distance. Additionally, the runway touchdown alignment was described as very good, indicating that the aircraft landed closely aligned with the centerline of the runway.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 81 °F and a light and variable wind of 2 knots. There was no crosswind present, but there was a slight tailwind of 2 knots, which may have contributed to the aircraft's ability to land efficiently.
In conclusion, the Boeing 737-800's landing on runway 17C at KDFW Dallas Fort Worth International Airport was highly successful, with a score of 92.0%. The pilot demonstrated exceptional skills and control, resulting in a smooth and efficient landing. The aircraft's landing performance was further enhanced by the favorable weather conditions, which allowed for a stable and controlled descent of the aircraft.
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