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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.
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 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,797 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 368 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the Boeing 737-900 started with a smooth taxi from the parking area to the runway at Denver International Airport. The departure roll on runway 25 was uneventful, with the aircraft taking off after covering 71% of the runway distance. The liftoff speed was 168 knots, and the local weather conditions at the time included a temperature of 13°C and a wind speed of 8 knots coming from 250°, with a crosswind of 3 knots and a headwind of 7 knots.
During the enroute climb, the aircraft covered a distance of 137nm in 15 minutes, climbing from 6,215 feet above sea level to 31,022 feet above sea level. The next segment of the flight involved a level cruise lasting 9 minutes and covering 230nm.
Another climb was initiated during the flight, this time from 31,173 feet above sea level to 33,175 feet above sea level, covering a distance of 43nm in 2 minutes. The subsequent level cruise segment lasted 40 minutes and covered 951nm.
The descent phase of the flight saw the aircraft descending from 33,574 feet above sea level to 2,973 feet above sea level in 9 minutes, covering a distance of 95nm. This was followed by another short level cruise segment lasting 2 minutes and covering 12nm.
The final descent began 13 miles west of Cancun, with the aircraft descending from 3,002 feet above sea level to 1,286 feet above sea level in 3 minutes, covering 9nm. The final approach to runway 12L at Cancun International Airport was successful, with a slightly fast touchdown speed of 142 knots. The landing itself was smooth, with a fair touchdown rate and slightly misaligned touchdown position.
Overall, the flight covered a total distance of 1,488nm in 94 minutes and consumed 11,216kg of fuel. The landing distance was 1,435m, representing 51% of the runway, and the runway rollout alignment was very good. The aircraft then taxied back to the parking area, completing the flight.
Overall, your aircraft landing score of 97.2% is quite impressive! Let's break down each phase of the landing to see where you excelled and where there is room for improvement.
During the Approach Phase, your glideslope alignment was excellent, indicating precise control and decision-making. Additionally, your threshold speed was slightly above target at 147 knots, which shows good flight management skills. You can work on fine-tuning your threshold speed to ensure it aligns perfectly with the target for future landings.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, your threshold height was good, indicating a steady approach and descent towards the runway. Your perfect landing flare suggests a smooth transition from descent to touchdown, which is essential for a safe and comfortable landing. Keep up the good work in maintaining this crucial aspect of the landing process.
In the Touchdown Phase, your touchdown rate was fair at -237 ft/min. While this rate can be improved, it's still within a reasonable range for a safe landing. Your touchdown speed of 142 knots was a little fast, so focus on adjusting your approach speed to ensure a smoother touchdown in future landings. Despite this, your touchdown distance of 366 meters was good, indicating effective use of runway space.
Finally, the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 7.1 meters from the centerline. Paying closer attention to your alignment during the Touchdown Phase can help you improve your overall precision during landings.
Overall, you should take pride in your high landing score, as it reflects your skill and proficiency as a pilot. By focusing on refining your threshold speed, touchdown rate, and alignment, you can continue to improve and achieve even better results in your future landings. Keep up the great work and continue striving for excellence in all aspects of your flying technique.
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