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Twenty knots on a monitor produces the visual sensation of about ten. The advice to "taxi at a walking pace" cannot fix this, because your sense of walking pace is exactly the thing that's broken. Put the groundspeed readout in your scan and obey it for the next fifty flights, the way a student pilot leans on the airspeed indicator before learning to read attitude.
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The threshold, the flare and the hold-off. The approach that led to it is the stabilisation gates below.
One stabilised approach gate: five checks where the approach path is 500 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate was not assessed, because the approach did not join final that far out.
Side view — the last 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 8,899 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,266 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 area to the runway, which took 7 minutes and covered a distance of 2 nautical miles. The aircraft, a Boeing 737-800, then departed from runway 27 at San Diego International Airport (KSAN). The takeoff distance was 3,167 feet, which accounted for 46% of the runway length. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 145 knots.
As the aircraft climbed out of San Diego, it encountered local weather conditions with a temperature of 67°F and winds of 10 knots at 300°. The crosswind was 2 knots, and the headwind was 9 knots. The enroute climb started overhead San Diego International Airport and continued for 5 minutes, covering a distance of 20 nautical miles. The aircraft climbed from an altitude of 1,037 feet above sea level to 10,183 feet, an increase of 9,146 feet.
After reaching the desired altitude, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which lasted for 14 minutes and covered a distance of 57 nautical miles. This phase began 13 miles southwest of Encinitas, California. Following the cruise phase, the aircraft started its descent, which began 1 mile southeast of Cypress, California. The descent from 9,868 feet to 1,399 feet took 8 minutes and covered a distance of 18 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 24R at Los Angeles International Airport (KLAX) was made from the east, heading 263.0° at an altitude of 1,258 feet above ground level. The local weather conditions at KLAX were a temperature of 65°F and winds of 10 knots at 260°. The crosswind was 1 knot, and the headwind was 10 knots. The aircraft landed on runway 24R, which had a length of 8,899 feet. The touchdown distance was 1,274 feet, and the touchdown speed was 129 knots, both of which were considered good.
The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the runway rollout alignment was also perfect. The total landing distance was 3,727 feet, which accounted for 42% of the runway length. The aircraft then taxied to the parking area, which took 3 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 102 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 38 minutes. The aircraft used 3,121 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The Boeing 737-800 aircraft successfully landed on runway 24R at KLAX Los Angeles International Airport, showcasing exceptional piloting skills and adherence to standard operating procedures. The final approach was initiated from the east, heading 263.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,258 feet above ground level (agl).
The aircraft's approach and landing performance were impressive, with a threshold height that met the required standards. The threshold speed of 138 knots was also within the acceptable range, indicating a well-executed approach. Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed was 129 knots, which is a good indication of a controlled descent. The touchdown rate of -135 feet per minute (fpm) was smooth, suggesting a gentle and stable landing.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 65°F and a wind speed of 10 knots from 260°. This resulted in a negligible crosswind component of 1 knot and a significant headwind component of 10 knots. The pilots effectively managed these wind conditions to ensure a stable and controlled approach.
The total landing distance of 3,727 feet was 42% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. This indicates that the pilots were able to maintain a high level of control and precision throughout the approach and landing phases. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, demonstrating the pilots' ability to maintain control and stability during the critical phases of flight.
Overall, this landing was a testament to the pilots' skill and experience, as well as the aircraft's performance capabilities. The Boeing 737-800's ability to operate safely and efficiently in a variety of weather conditions is a key factor in its widespread use and popularity among airlines.
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