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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 10°, well beyond a steady wings-level climb.
Watch for: Attitude indicator - bank angle, keeping it close to wings-level through the climb.
Below 10,000 ft you are typically limited to 250 kt indicated (a US rule that much of the world mirrors in some form, though not universally). This forces a deceleration around 10,000 ft whether the profile wants one or not, so plan for it rather than discovering it.
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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: seven checks where the approach path is 300 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate was not assessed, because the approach did not join final that far out.
At the 300 ft gate: off the centreline and wings not level.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,190 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 611 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The Boeing 737-MAX8 took off from runway 22L at Chicago Midway International Airport (KMDW), beginning its journey with a 5-minute taxi from the parking to the runway. The aircraft taxied less than 1 mile, covering a short distance before commencing departure.
As the aircraft rolled onto the runway, it started its takeoff. At 1,264 meters, the takeoff distance covered 78% of the available runway. The plane lifted off at a speed of 156 knots, with the local weather conditions at the time including a moderate temperature of 21 degrees Celsius and a gentle wind blowing at 10 knots from a direction of 270 degrees. The aircraft experienced a 7-knot headwind and 7-knot crosswind.
Following a smooth takeoff, the plane initiated its enroute climb, starting just 1 mile east of Bedford Park, Illinois. Rising from an altitude of 1,657 feet above sea level to 37,120 feet, the aircraft achieved an impressive vertical increase of 35,463 feet over a distance of 135 nautical miles, taking 16 minutes to complete this segment of the flight.
Upon reaching the cruise altitude, the plane transitioned into a level flight path, lasting 17 minutes and covering 226 nautical miles as it flew 1 mile northeast of Holt Field Hoagland, located in Indiana. This steady pace allowed the aircraft to conserve fuel and make the most of the weather conditions.
As the journey progressed, the enroute descent phase commenced 3 miles southwest of Mannington, West Virginia, with the aircraft shedding altitude from 37,252 feet to a mere 160 feet above sea level over the course of 25 minutes and a distance of 160 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 19 at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (KDCA) involved flying from the north, maintaining a heading of 181.0 degrees while descending to 142 feet above ground level. The aircraft was poised for a smooth landing, having encountered local weather conditions at the time, including a temperature of 23 degrees Celsius and a wind blowing at 7 knots from a direction of 160 degrees.
The plane landed safely on runway 19 at KDCA, but experienced a slightly faster-than-target touchdown speed of 144 knots. Despite this, the touchdown rate remained within the acceptable range at -168 feet per minute. Additionally, the touchdown point fell 195 meters beyond the touchdown zone, and the plane's runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned from the centreline by 5.1 meters.
The total distance covered during the landing phase was 1,344 meters, accounting for 61% of the available runway. Impressively, the runway rollout alignment was nearly flawless.
Following landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area in just 1 minute, covering a short distance. The entire flight had a total distance of 525 nautical miles, utilizing 3,046 kilograms of fuel and lasting 64 minutes.
Summary of the Boeing 737-MAX8 Landing at KDCA Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport:
The Boeing 737-MAX8 safely landed on runway 19 at KDCA Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, demonstrating a high level of proficiency in flight operations. The aircraft touched down 195 meters beyond the touchdown zone, which suggests that the crew may have been aiming for a slightly longer distance. The touchdown speed of 144 knots was slightly above the target speed, but it is worth noting that the airspeed was likely reduced during the approach.
The crew's performance during the landing was overall commendable. The threshold height was well-managed, with the speed being above the target at 157 knots. However, there was a minor deviation from the standard operating procedures, as the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 5.1 meters from the centerline. Despite this, the runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating that the crew maintained control of the aircraft during the critical phases of flight.
The local weather conditions were favorable for landing, with a gentle headwind of 7 knots and a temperature of 23 degrees Celsius. The minimal crosswind, totaling 2 knots, also made the landing process less challenging for the crew. The total landing distance of 1344 meters, equivalent to 61% of the available runway length, suggests that the crew could have taken advantage of the headwind to reduce the landing distance further. Nonetheless, the landing was successful, and the aircraft was able to come to rest within a safe distance from the end of the runway.
While there were some minor deviations from the standard procedures, the crew's performance during the landing was impressive, with a final score of 96.5%. This demonstrates a high level of competence in flight operations and a good understanding of the aircraft's performance characteristics.
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