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Maintain the centreline
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A small uncorrected heading error at 40 knots becomes a metre of offset per second by 100 knots, noticed only at rotation, producing a crabbed liftoff. Root cause is nearly always eyes on the tape instead of the far end of the runway. Small heading changes displace a distant point visibly long before the nearby centreline stripes look wrong.
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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: seven 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.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 1,529 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 190 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with the Boeing 737-600 taxiing from the parking apron to the runway, a distance of less than 1 nautical mile, which took 3 minutes. Once on the runway, the aircraft departed from Glasgow International Airport (EGPF) on runway 05.
The takeoff distance covered 44% of the runway, which was approximately 1,024 meters. The liftoff speed achieved was 149 knots, a smooth and efficient takeoff. The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 16 degrees Celsius, a wind speed of 4 knots blowing from 199 degrees. This resulted in a moderate tailwind of 4 knots.
As the aircraft climbed away from Glasgow, it passed over the town of Clydebank, marking the start of the enroute climb phase. Over the course of 39 minutes, the aircraft gained an impressive 36,900 feet in altitude, reaching a maximum of 37,910 feet above sea level. This climb covered a distance of approximately 258 nautical miles.
After leveling off, the aircraft cruised for 80 minutes, covering 768 nautical miles. This phase of the flight took the aircraft over the waters of the Celtic Sea, passing by the coast of southwest Wales. Later, the aircraft turned north and began its descent over the Iberian Peninsula.
The descent from 38,218 feet to 865 feet above sea level took just 15 minutes and was completed over the Spanish countryside. The aircraft eventually lined up with its final approach course, heading in a westerly direction with the runway threshold of Gibraltar Airport (LXGB) in sight.
The final approach to runway 09 of Gibraltar Airport was executed with precision, with the aircraft descending down to 846 feet above ground level before starting its final descent. Local weather conditions at this point included a temperature of 21 degrees Celsius, a gentle wind of 3 knots from 50 degrees. The aircraft had to contend with a moderate headwind of 2 knots, which would have some effect on the landing.
Following a smooth touchdown at 123 knots, the aircraft was able to come to a complete stop within 187 meters of the runway threshold, a very acceptable landing distance. The roll out was flawless, with the aircraft rolling to a complete stop, its wheels aligned perfectly with the center line of the runway.
With the landing complete, the aircraft made the short taxi to the apron and was parked, having taken less than a minute to cover the distance. The total flight distance of 1,187 nautical miles had been completed in just 2 hours and 18 minutes, and the aircraft's fuel consumption had been 7,181 kilograms.
The Boeing 737-600 successfully landed on runway 09 at Gibraltar Airport, achieving a commendable 99.7% rating for the endeavor. The aircraft approached the runway from the west, following the designated heading of 89.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 846 feet above ground level (agl).
Throughout the final approach, all parameters aligned well with expected standards. The threshold speed, which was measured at an impressive 128 kt, indicated that the pilots skillfully controlled the descent and maintained optimal airspeed. The touchdown distance of 187 meters further confirmed that the landing was executed smoothly, showcasing the pilots' proficiency in managing the aircraft's descent and landing velocity.
In terms of safety, the touchdown speed came in at 123 kt, which was well below the threshold. However, there was a discrepancy with the intended rate of descent. The aircraft's touchdown rate of -237 fpm fell into the 'fair' category, suggesting that there might have been some deviation from the ideal rate.
Despite this minor variation, the landing performance still ranked high. The local weather conditions, characterized by a temperature of 21 °C and a gentle wind of 3 kt coming from 50°, provided favorable conditions for landing. Additionally, the runway touchdown alignment and runway rollout alignment were both perfect, demonstrating that the pilots effectively controlled the aircraft's trajectory and managed the touchdown process.
The overall landing distance of 613 meters covered only about 40% of the runway, which further attests to the proficiency of the pilots. The low crosswind and headwind of 2 kt each ensured that the pilot could confidently handle the aircraft during this critical phase of flight.
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