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Keep the taxi smooth
The one change that would have gained the most on this flight, and the guide passage for it.
Turn speed is limited by lateral load on the tyres and the people in the back, and lateral acceleration goes with the square of speed. On an illustrative 25 m turn radius, 10 kt produces about 0.11 g of side load, while 20 kt produces about 0.43 g. Doubling the speed quadruples the load. That square law is the entire content of the "10 knots in turns" rule, and it tells you why a slightly-too-fast turn feels fine and a moderately-too-fast one throws the cabin crew across the galley.
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Two stabilised approach gates, each with six checks at 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 8,999 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,047 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Miami International Airport, the Boeing 737-MAX8 began its journey by taxiing from the parking area to the runway, a process that took 5 minutes and covered a distance of 2 nautical miles. As it rolled down runway 08R, the aircraft accelerated to liftoff speed of 166 knots, covering a takeoff distance of 7,103 feet, which was 68% of the runway length. The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 82°F and a gentle tailwind of 4 knots.
As the aircraft climbed out of Miami, it began its enroute climb, reaching an altitude of 33,006 feet above sea level in 16 minutes, covering a distance of 98 nautical miles. The climb phase was followed by a level cruise, which started approximately 1 mile south of Fort Pierce, Florida, and lasted for 31 minutes, covering a distance of 247 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its enroute descent, which started 3 miles south of Darien, Georgia, and lasted for 23 minutes, covering a distance of 126 nautical miles. The descent phase was characterized by a significant decrease in altitude, from 32,755 feet to 1,017 feet above sea level.
As the aircraft approached Charleston International Airport, it began its final approach to runway 33, aligning itself with the runway from the southeast. The landing was executed with a threshold speed of 150 knots and a touchdown speed of 145 knots, which was slightly above the recommended value. The touchdown distance was 1,050 feet, which was 47% of the runway length. The aircraft then taxied to the parking area, a process that took 5 minutes and covered a distance of 2 nautical miles. The total flight distance was 480 nautical miles, and the aircraft used 6,561 pounds of fuel during the journey, which lasted for 81 minutes.
The Boeing 737-MAX8 touched down smoothly on runway 33 at KCHS Charleston International Airport, with a good threshold height and a threshold speed of 150 kt. The aircraft's approach quality was excellent, with a steady descent from 948 ft agl to the runway surface. The pilot maintained a heading of 323.0 °, aligning the aircraft with the runway centerline as it descended.
As the aircraft made contact with the runway, the touchdown characteristics were generally good, with a touchdown distance of 1,050 ft. However, the touchdown speed of 145 kt was slightly above the optimal range, resulting in a fair touchdown rate of -246 fpm. Despite this, the runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft centered on the runway. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 77 °F and a light wind of 4 kt at 270 °, contributed to a stable and controlled approach.
The Boeing 737-MAX8 rolled out smoothly along the runway, maintaining perfect alignment with the centerline. The total landing distance of 4,224 ft was 47 % of the runway length, indicating a safe and controlled stop. The pilot's skill and attention to detail resulted in a high-quality landing, earning a score of 99.7%. Overall, the landing was a testament to the aircraft's capabilities and the pilot's expertise.
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