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MY FS FLIGHTS
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Use smaller, smoother aileron inputs to hold the climb bank angle near wings-level.
What happened: During Climb 3 the bank angle averaged 2.7°, well beyond a steady wings-level climb.
Watch for: Attitude indicator - bank angle, keeping it close to wings-level through the climb.
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.
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 1,611 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 510 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
This was a domestic commercial flight, flown on a Boeing 737-800 aircraft, departing from Tampa International Airport (KTPA) in Florida, United States, and landing at Chicago Midway International Airport (KMDW) in Illinois, United States. The aircraft began taxiing from the parking spot to the runway approximately 9 minutes after starting, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles.
Once cleared for departure, the aircraft commenced its takeoff roll on runway 01L, lifting off at a speed of 154 knots (286 km/h). Local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a temperature of 31°C, with a gentle headwind of 5 knots and a slight crosswind of 1 knot.
After takeoff, the aircraft began its enroute climb from an initial altitude of 1,065 feet above sea level to a maximum altitude of 33,313 feet, covering a distance of 145 nautical miles in 14 minutes. The climb rate was impressive, with a net altitude gain of 32,247 feet.
As the aircraft leveled out at cruising altitude, it entered a period of level cruise, during which it covered a distance of 597 nautical miles in 24 minutes. This was the longest leg of the flight, taking the aircraft from the vicinity of Flying G Ranch STOLport Lee in Florida to an area southwest of the flight's destination in Illinois.
In preparation for descent, the aircraft commenced its climb rate reduction, descending from 32,307 feet to 3,089 feet above sea level in just 20 minutes, covering a distance of 125 nautical miles. Shortly thereafter, the aircraft entered its second level cruise, during which it traveled just 5 nautical miles in 2 minutes.
As the flight entered its final approach phase, the aircraft began its descent from 2,979 feet to 1,569 feet above ground level, landing smoothly on runway 22L at Chicago Midway International Airport. Local weather conditions at landing time were characterized by a temperature of 22°C, with a stronger headwind of 6 knots and a slightly higher crosswind of 2 knots.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down slightly beyond the designated touchdown zone, but with a touchdown speed of 138 knots (255 km/h) and a touchdown rate of -228 feet per minute (fpm). Runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating that the aircraft had landed smoothly.
After landing, the aircraft taxied back to the parking area in just 3 minutes, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was approximately 888 nautical miles, which the aircraft covered in just 76 minutes, burning a total of 6,764 kilograms of fuel during the journey.
The Boeing 737-800 aircraft successfully landed at KMDW Chicago Midway International Airport, demonstrating a proficient piloting performance. The final approach began from the north-east, heading towards runway 22L at an altitude of 952 feet above ground level (agl) and 3 nautical miles (nm) away from the airport. The aircraft's descent and alignment were precise, as indicated by the good runway touchdown alignment and very good threshold height.
Upon touching down on the runway, the Boeing 737-800 experienced a threshold speed that was slightly above the target at 148 knots (kt), which is an acceptable deviation given the circumstances. The touchdown point was located 98 meters beyond the designated touchdown zone, indicating a minor deviation from the ideal landing spot. However, the touchdown speed of 138 kt was a little faster than desired.
The aircraft's descent rate was a fair -228 feet per minute (fpm), suggesting a moderate to low rate of decent which was sufficient given the conditions. Local weather factors played a role in the landing, with a moderate temperature of 22°C and a relatively weak wind of 7 kt at 240°, resulting in a crosswind of approximately 2 kt and a headwind of 6 kt.
The total landing distance was measured at 1,098 meters, which corresponded to about 68% of the runway length of 1,611 meters. This was a respectable landing distance, considering the aircraft size and weight. Following touchdown, the runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating a smooth and well-controlled deceleration of the aircraft.
In summary, the piloting performance on this landing was exemplary, with only minor deviations from the ideal parameters. The Boeing 737-800 demonstrated its capabilities in handling various weather conditions, showcasing a high level of expertise and precision from the pilots involved.
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