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Maintain the centreline
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: 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 7,988 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,227 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 8 minutes and covered a distance of 2 nautical miles. The aircraft, a Boeing 737-MAX8, then departed from runway 25R at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (PANC) in Anchorage, Alaska. The takeoff distance was 5,660 feet, which accounted for 54% of the runway length. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 171 knots.
As the aircraft climbed to its cruising altitude, it encountered local weather conditions of 43°F temperature and a wind speed of 9 knots at 98 degrees. The crosswind was minimal at 1 knot, while the tailwind was 9 knots. The enroute climb started overhead PANC, where the aircraft ascended from 1,174 feet above sea level to 32,012 feet, an increase of 30,838 feet in 24 minutes, covering a distance of 133 nautical miles.
The aircraft then entered a level cruise, starting 7 miles south of Cordova, Alaska, and lasted for 9 minutes, covering 53 nautical miles. The aircraft continued to climb and level off at various points, including 49 miles west of Yakataga, Alaska, where it climbed from 33,512 feet to 34,899 feet in 2 minutes, covering 10 nautical miles. The aircraft also experienced a level cruise of 2 minutes, covering 9 nautical miles, 42 miles west of Yakataga.
As the aircraft continued its journey, it encountered another climb, this time from 35,030 feet to 35,502 feet in 2 minutes, covering 9 nautical miles, 36 miles southwest of Yakataga. The aircraft then entered a prolonged level cruise, lasting 437 minutes, covering 964 nautical miles, 32 miles southwest of Yakataga.
The enroute descent started overhead Forks, Washington, where the aircraft descended from 36,923 feet to 2,688 feet, a decrease of 34,236 feet in 24 minutes, covering 147 nautical miles. The aircraft then entered a final level cruise, lasting 2 minutes, covering 9 nautical miles, 1 mile southeast of Scappoose, Oregon.
The final approach to runway 10L at Portland International Airport (KPDX) was from the northwest, heading 118.0 degrees at 4 nautical miles and 1,385 feet above ground level. The landing on runway 10L was successful, with a touchdown distance of 1,233 feet, a touchdown speed of 134 knots, and a smooth touchdown rate of -134 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, and the local weather conditions were 73°F temperature and a wind speed of 9 knots at 170 degrees.
The total landing distance was 3,650 feet, accounting for 46% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, and the aircraft taxied to the parking from the runway in 3 minutes, covering less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 1,344 nautical miles, taking 211 minutes, and the aircraft used 18,860 pounds of fuel.
The Boeing 737-MAX8 aircraft successfully landed on runway 10L at KPDX Portland International Airport, showcasing exceptional piloting skills and adherence to standard operating procedures. The final approach was initiated from the northwest, heading 118.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,385 feet above ground level (agl).
The aircraft's descent and approach were characterized by a high degree of precision, with a threshold height that was deemed satisfactory. The threshold speed of 140 knots was also within the acceptable range, indicating that the pilots had effectively managed the aircraft's airspeed during the approach. The touchdown distance of 1,233 feet was also within the expected parameters, and the touchdown speed of 134 knots was smooth and controlled.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 73°F and a wind speed of 9 knots from a direction of 170°. The crosswind component was 7 knots, while the headwind component was 6 knots. Despite these wind conditions, the pilots were able to maintain a smooth touchdown rate of -134 feet per minute (fpm), which is a testament to their skill and experience.
The total landing distance of 3,650 feet was 46% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. This suggests that the pilots had effectively managed the aircraft's energy and had made a smooth transition from the touchdown to the rollout phase. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilots had maintained control of the aircraft throughout the landing process.
Overall, this landing was a textbook example of a well-executed approach and landing, with the pilots demonstrating exceptional skill and attention to detail. The aircraft's performance was also impressive, with a smooth and controlled touchdown and a short landing distance.
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