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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 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 9,392 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 743 ft 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 12 minutes and covered a distance of 3 nautical miles. The aircraft, a Boeing 737-900, then departed from runway 09 at Miami International Airport (KMIA) in Miami, Florida. The takeoff distance was 5,444 feet, which accounted for 47% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 165 knots.
As the aircraft took off, it encountered local weather conditions with a temperature of 92°F and winds of 7 knots at 147°. The crosswind was 6 knots, and the headwind was 3 knots. After departing from KMIA, the aircraft began its enroute climb, which started overhead the airport and reached an altitude of 34,067 feet above sea level (asl) in 22 minutes, covering a distance of 105 nautical miles. The climb was from an initial altitude of 1,030 feet asl.
Following the climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise, which started 11 miles south of Captiva, Florida, and lasted for 86 minutes. During this period, the aircraft covered a distance of 600 nautical miles. The cruise altitude was maintained at 34,067 feet asl.
As the aircraft continued its journey, it began its enroute descent, which started 28 miles south of the LA12 Louisiana State Police Troop B Helipad Heliport in Kenner, Louisiana. The descent was from an altitude of 33,968 feet asl to 7,318 feet asl, a decrease of 26,650 feet in 22 minutes, covering a distance of 100 nautical miles.
After the initial descent, the aircraft entered another level cruise, which started 6 miles south of Ames, Texas, and lasted for 2 minutes, covering a distance of 6 nautical miles. However, this cruise was short-lived, as the aircraft began its final descent, which started 3 miles south of Dayton, Texas. The descent was from an altitude of 7,012 feet asl to 1,385 feet asl, a decrease of 5,627 feet in 5 minutes, covering a distance of 20 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 26L at George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (KIAH) was from the east, with a heading of 270.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,281 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft landed on the runway, which was 9,392 feet long, with a threshold speed slightly above the target at 145 knots. The touchdown distance was good at 745 feet, and the touchdown speed was 143 knots, which was a little fast. However, the touchdown rate was smooth at -120 feet per minute (fpm), and the runway touchdown alignment was very good.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were a temperature of 93°F and winds of 6 knots at 187°, with a crosswind of 6 knots and a headwind of 1 knot. The total landing distance was 4,066 feet, which accounted for 43% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was perfect.
After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking from the runway, which took 1 minute and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 841 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 150 minutes. The aircraft used 14,822 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The Boeing 737-900 aircraft successfully landed on runway 26L at KIAH George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, achieving a perfect score of 100.0%. The aircraft was approaching the runway from the east, heading 270.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,281 feet above ground level (agl).
The pilot executed a smooth final approach, taking into account the local weather conditions. The temperature was a scorching 93°F, and the wind was blowing at 6 knots from 187°. This resulted in a 6-knot crosswind and a 1-knot headwind. Despite these conditions, the pilot maintained excellent control of the aircraft, ensuring a very good runway touchdown alignment.
The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was slightly above the target speed of 145 knots. However, the touchdown speed of 143 knots was a little fast, which could have been a concern if not properly managed. Fortunately, the pilot maintained a smooth touchdown rate of -120 feet per minute (fpm), which helped to absorb the impact and prevent any potential damage to the aircraft.
The touchdown distance of 745 feet was good, and the aircraft landed within the designated area. The total landing distance of 4,066 feet was 43% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot maintained excellent control of the aircraft during the rollout phase.
Overall, the landing was a success, and the pilot demonstrated exceptional skills and expertise in navigating the aircraft through challenging weather conditions. The Boeing 737-900 aircraft performed well, and the landing was executed with precision and control.
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