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Avoid steep turns at low altitude
Below a thousand feet the aeroplane is slow, heavy and close to the ground. A steep turn loses lift, raises the stall speed and flattens the climb just when the gradient matters most. A normal turn on course is a rate one — fifteen degrees or so, twenty-five at the outside, this penalty is to acknowledge when a turn has stopped being a turn and become a manoeuvre.
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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 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 3,067 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 299 m 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 4 minutes and covered a distance of 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a Boeing 737-700, then departed from runway 15 at ENOL Ørland Airport in Norway. The takeoff distance was 1,199 meters, which accounted for 44% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 156 knots.
As the aircraft took to the skies, it encountered local weather conditions of 9°C temperature and a 7-knot wind blowing from 240°. The crosswind was 7 knots, while the headwind was negligible. The enroute climb began 1 mile southwest of Brekstad, Trondelag, Norway, and involved a significant ascent from 1,006 feet above sea level to 36,955 feet above sea level, an increase of 35,949 feet in 36 minutes, covering a distance of 261 nautical miles.
Following the climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which started overhead ENSO Stord Airport, Sørstokken Leirvik, Vestland, Norway. This phase lasted for 152 minutes and covered a distance of 1,032 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its descent 5 miles north of Santa Cruz de Bezana, Cantabria, Spain, and descended from 37,704 feet above sea level to 4,217 feet above sea level, a decrease of 33,487 feet in 29 minutes, covering a distance of 185 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise phase resumed 1 mile east of Majadahonda, Comunidad de Madrid, Spain, and lasted for 7 minutes, covering a distance of 16 nautical miles. The final approach to runway 32L at LEMD Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport was made from the southeast, heading 322.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,265 feet above ground level.
The landing on runway 32L was successful, with a touchdown distance of 301 meters, which was 26% of the runway length. The touchdown speed was 123 knots, and the touchdown rate was -175 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, and the local weather conditions at the time of landing were 12°C temperature and a negligible wind.
The total landing distance was 809 meters, and the runway rollout alignment was perfect. The taxiing period from the runway to the parking took 1 minute and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 1,501 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 234 minutes. The aircraft used 9,961 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Boeing 737-700 aircraft successfully landed on runway 32L at LEMD Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, showcasing a high level of precision and control. The final approach was executed from the southeast, with the aircraft heading 322.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,265 feet above ground level (agl). This approach was marked by a high score of 99.8%, indicating a nearly flawless execution of the landing procedure.
Upon landing, the aircraft demonstrated a good threshold height, which is a critical factor in ensuring a safe and controlled touchdown. The threshold speed of 128 knots was also within the acceptable range, further contributing to a smooth landing. The touchdown distance of 301 meters was also satisfactory, and the touchdown speed of 123 knots was well within the recommended limits. The touchdown rate of -175 feet per minute (fpm) was also good, indicating a controlled descent.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 12°C and a wind speed of 1 knot from 360°. This resulted in a negligible crosswind and headwind, making the landing even more challenging and impressive. The total landing distance of 809 meters was only 26% of the runway length, demonstrating the aircraft's ability to land efficiently and effectively.
The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating that the aircraft maintained its alignment with the runway after touchdown. This is a critical aspect of landing, as it ensures that the aircraft remains on course and can be safely brought to a stop. Overall, the landing of the Boeing 737-700 on runway 32L at LEMD Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport was a testament to the skill and expertise of the pilots, as well as the aircraft's capabilities.
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