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MY FS FLIGHTS
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Maintain the centreline
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 five checks, where the approach path is 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 9,316 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 2,487 ft past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The Boeing B737-800 took off from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on runway 07L. Taxiing to the runway took 14 minutes and covered 2 nautical miles. As the aircraft departed the runway, it began its takeoff roll and lifted off at a speed of 151 knots. The takeoff distance was 5,300 feet, which was 52% of the runway.
En route, the aircraft began its initial climb one mile east of KPHX, climbing from 2,001 feet above sea level to 39,003 feet, which is an increase of 37,002 feet in just 19 minutes, covering 118 nautical miles. The aircraft then transitioned into a level cruise, starting five miles north of the Winchester Farm Airstrip in Willcox, Arizona. This cruise phase lasted for 67 minutes and covered a distance of 548 nautical miles.
As the aircraft approached the midpoint of its journey, it began its descent, starting four miles southwest of the Gregory M. Simmons Memorial Airport in Cisco, Texas. The descent from 38,994 feet to 2,302 feet above sea level, a decrease of 36,692 feet, took 32 minutes and covered 106 nautical miles.
Upon nearing its destination, the aircraft performed a go-around at an altitude of 1,275 feet above ground level, likely due to issues with its approach to runway 13R at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. The aircraft then performed a successful landing, with a touchdown speed of 123 knots and an excellent touchdown rate of -86 feet per minute. The aircraft landed 1,094 feet beyond the touchdown zone, which was 45% of the runway length.
Taxiing to the parking area from the runway took 12 minutes and covered 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 802 nautical miles, which was completed in 156 minutes. The Boeing B737-800 used a total of 10,343 pounds of fuel throughout the flight. Local weather conditions were hot, with temperatures of 84°F in Phoenix and 87°F in Dallas.
The Boeing B737-800 aircraft landed at KDFW Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, marking a smooth and controlled arrival. The flight began its final approach towards runway 13R from the north-west with a heading of 299.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,737 feet.
Upon further review, the aircraft achieved a commendable score of 96.1% for this landing maneuver. The touchdown height was excellent, ensuring a stable approach leading up to the runway touch down. The pilot maintained a steady and precise control over the aircraft, achieving a good threshold speed of 135 knots when approaching the runway.
The landing itself was precise, with the touchdown point occurring 1,094 feet beyond the designated touchdown zone. Despite this, the touchdown speed of 123 knots was perfectly in line with the expected values, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The aircraft's descent rate was highly efficient, slowing down at a rate of -86 feet per minute, which is an exceptional feat.
A contributing factor to this successful landing was the favorable local weather conditions, with a temperature of 87°F. The runway length of 9,316 feet provided ample space for the aircraft to touch down and come to a complete stop. The aircraft's total landing distance of 4,227 feet was only 45% of the available runway, indicating that it landed within a reasonable distance from the beginning of the runway.
Moreover, the runway touchdown alignment was very good, signifying that the aircraft was aligned perfectly with the center of the runway. Finally, the runway rollout alignment was perfect, signifying that the pilot maintained precise control over the aircraft during the rollout phase, ensuring a safe and controlled stop at the end of the runway. In conclusion, the pilot's skills and experience along with the favorable weather conditions enabled a commendable landing performance of the Boeing B737-800 aircraft at KDFW Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
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