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Preparing for a stable approach will give you time to decide on whether to attempt the landing or going around. Too much altitude with a high sink rate will result in carrying too much speed onto the runway. Configuring flaps and the gear late also won't help the speed decay.
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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 3,516 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 330 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with the aircraft taxiing from the parking to the runway at the PHLI Lihue Airport in Hawaii. This process took 2 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile, before departing from runway 03. Takeoff distance was 775 meters, which accounts for 40% of the runway. During takeoff, the aircraft reached a liftoff speed of 143 knots.
Upon departure, the aircraft climbed from 1,021 feet above sea level to 38,559 feet, covering a distance of 246 nautical miles and increasing in altitude by 37,538 feet over the course of 34 minutes. This marked the end of the initial enroute climb phase.
The enroute level cruise phase commenced approximately 246 nautical miles away from the takeoff point at a latitude of 22.9115975 and longitude of -154.9849069. This phase lasted 131 minutes and covered 1,822 nautical miles. The cruise phase ended 59 miles southwest of Pescadero in California, United States.
As the aircraft started its descent from 39,051 feet above sea level, it experienced a decrease of 35,433 feet in altitude over a distance of 65 nautical miles in 10 minutes. Following a brief period of level cruise, spanning 3 minutes and covering 11 nautical miles, the aircraft began its final descent 3 miles east of Redwood Shores, California. This phase concluded with the aircraft descending from 3,011 feet above sea level to 1,313 feet over a distance of 6 nautical miles in 2 minutes.
The final approach to KSFO San Francisco International Airport from the southeast involved the aircraft heading 298.0 degrees at an altitude of 1287 feet, 4 nautical miles from the runway 28R. With a landing speed of 122 knots and a touchdown distance of 324 meters, the aircraft successfully landed on runway 28R, which measured 3516 meters in length.
Following the landing, the runway touchdown alignment was very good, with an actual landing distance accounting for 20% of the runway. The touchdown speed was 114 knots, and while the touchdown rate was moderate, at -213 feet per minute, the runway rollout alignment was perfect.
The final phase of the flight involved taxiing to the parking area from the runway, which took 1 minute to complete and covered less than 1 nautical mile. Over the course of the flight, the aircraft accumulated a total distance of 2,156 nautical miles, utilized 11,041 kilograms of fuel, and completed its journey within 186 minutes.
A Boeing 737-600 was observed landing on runway 28R at KSFO San Francisco International Airport. The aircraft approached the runway from the southeast, heading 298.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,287 feet above ground level. The final approach score was an impressive 99.8%, indicating a nearly flawless landing.
The landing proceeded with good threshold heights, with the threshold speed maintained at a suitable 122 knots. At touchdown, the distance covered was 324 meters, well within the desired parameters. The touchdown speed recorded was 114 knots, demonstrating effective control and a gentle descent.
However, there was a minor concern with the touchdown rate, which was only fair at -213 feet per minute. A slightly softer touchdown rate would have been ideal. Nonetheless, the runway touchdown alignment was exceptionally good, which is a testament to the pilot's skills and ability to navigate the aircraft accurately.
Given the local weather conditions, the pilots were faced with a relatively calm environment, with a temperature of 16°C, a wind speed of 4 knots at a direction of 300°, a crosswind of 0 knots, and a headwind of 4 knots. These factors did not pose significant challenges to the landing.
The total landing distance covered was 707 meters, accounting for just 20% of the runway length. This is an efficient use of the available runway, showcasing the pilots' control and precision in guiding the aircraft to a safe stop. Additionally, the runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating smooth control and effective braking.
Overall, the landing of the Boeing 737-600 on runway 28R at KSFO San Francisco International Airport was a highly commendable performance, with a few minor areas for improvement. The exceptional scores in final approach and runway touchdown alignment are a testament to the pilot's skill and professionalism.
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