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MY FS FLIGHTS
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Departure
Make small rudder corrections against a point at the far end to hold the centreline.
What happened: During the ground roll you drifted 11 m off the runway centreline.
Watch for: Watch runway alignment against the centreline, correcting with small rudder inputs.
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A small uncorrected heading error at 40 knots becomes a metre of offset per second by 100 knots, noticed only at rotation, producing a crabbed liftoff. Root cause is nearly always eyes on the tape instead of the far end of the runway. Small heading changes displace a distant point visibly long before the nearby centreline stripes look wrong.
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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 2,539 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 415 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a brief taxiing period from the parking bay to the runway, which took approximately 2 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft was then ready to take off from runway 31 at the SLUY Uyuni Joya Andina Airport. Despite the relatively short takeoff distance of 1,810 meters, which accounted for only 45% of the runway, the aircraft lifted off smoothly at a liftoff speed of 134 knots.
The conditions for takeoff were favorable, with a temperature of 13°C, wind at 9 knots from a direction of 319°, resulting in a 3-knot crosswind and a 9-knot headwind. As the aircraft gained altitude during the enroute climb, it rose from an initial altitude of 13,056 feet above sea level to a maximum cruising altitude of 38,162 feet in a time of 32 minutes, covering a distance of 232 nautical miles.
The enroute climb phase began 2 miles northwest of the airport at SLUY Uyuni Joya Andina Airport Quijarro, located in the Departamento de Potosi, Bolivia. Following the climb, the aircraft transitioned into an enroute level cruise phase, where it maintained a steady altitude of 38,000 feet for 161 minutes, covering a significant distance of 1,520 nautical miles.
The enroute cruise phase started about 12 miles northwest of the San Salvador de Jujuy, located in the Jujuy Province, Argentina. As the flight progressed, the aircraft entered its enroute descent phase from an altitude of 38,041 feet above sea level to a lower altitude of 1,908 feet at an airfield called the Gobernador Gregores Airport in Santa Cruz Province, Argentina. During the 14-minute descent, the aircraft covered a distance of 81 nautical miles.
Finally, the aircraft began its final approach to runway 25 at the SAWC El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport, approaching from the east at a heading of 265.0° and an altitude of 4 nautical miles and 1,260 feet above ground level. Despite experiencing a moderate touchdown speed of 122 knots, the aircraft landed smoothly, with a touchdown rate of -137 fpm.
Following a successful landing on a runway length of 2,539 meters, the aircraft used approximately 35% of the runway, covering a total distance of 876 meters. The taxiing period from the runway to the parking bay took about 1 minute, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile.
The total flight distance covered was an impressive 1,841 nautical miles, taking 213 minutes and consuming a significant 10,896 kilograms of fuel.
The Boeing 737-600 has successfully landed at SAWC El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport, with a final approach score of 99.9%. The aircraft, executing a precise approach from the east, maintained a headed direction of 265.0 ° at 4 nautical miles from the airport and 1,260 feet above ground level (agl). As the aircraft landed on runway 25, it demonstrated a good threshold height, ensuring a safe distance from the runway's edge.
The crew's navigation led the plane to an optimal touchdown speed of 128 knots, which is a desirable threshold speed for landing. This, combined with a relatively long runway length of 2,539 meters, facilitated a smooth touchdown with a minimum of disruption. The aircraft touched down at a speed of 122 knots, which, although slightly faster than recommended, did not compromise the overall safety of the landing.
In terms of aerodynamics, the pilots skillfully utilized the local wind conditions to their advantage. Despite a relatively light headwind of 2 knots at 280°, the aircraft was able to maintain a stable approach. Additionally, the crosswind component, at 1 knot, posed little challenge to the pilots, allowing for a steady and controlled descent.
The landing performance statistics further emphasize the aircraft's success. The total landing distance of 876 meters, representing only 35% of the runway length, signifies a relatively short landing roll. Furthermore, the runway touchdown alignment was perfect, resulting in a smooth rollout. The pilots' exceptional flying skills were exemplified by the aircraft's -137 fpm descent rate, making for a virtually unnoticed transition from the airborne to the on-ground phase.
The overall landing performance highlights the crew's competence and mastery of the Boeing 737-600. The favorable weather conditions, albeit chilly with a temperature of 8 °C, did not significantly impact the landing, solidifying the success of this precise operation.
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