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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.
One stabilised approach gate: five checks where the approach path is 500 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate was not assessed, because the approach did not join final that far out.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,926 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 368 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a taxiing period from the parking to the runway, which took 2 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a Boeing 737-800, then departed from runway 04 at NTAA Faa'a International Airport. The takeoff distance was 1,410 meters, which accounted for 47% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 150 knots, and the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 26 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 1 knot at 180 degrees.
As the aircraft climbed to its cruising altitude, it started its enroute climb from 1,023 feet above sea level to 38,656 feet above sea level, an increase of 37,633 feet in 46 minutes, covering a distance of 295 nautical miles. The enroute level cruise began at a latitude of -19.3991088 and a longitude of -144.7654997, lasting 137 minutes and covering 1,787 nautical miles.
The aircraft then began its enroute descent from 39,333 feet above sea level to 13,511 feet above sea level, a decrease of 25,822 feet in 7 minutes, covering a distance of 161 nautical miles. The enroute level cruise started 37 miles west of Hanga Roa, Region de Valparaiso, Chile, and lasted 2 minutes, covering less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft then began its enroute descent from 13,511 feet above sea level to 2,833 feet above sea level, a decrease of 10,678 feet in 5 minutes, covering a distance of 24 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise started 13 miles west of Hanga Roa, lasting 45 minutes and covering 4 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its enroute descent from 2,499 feet above sea level to 1,215 feet above sea level, a decrease of 1,284 feet in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 5 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 10 at SCIP Mataveri Airport was made from the north-west, heading 118.0 degrees at 4 nautical miles and 1,027 feet above ground level. The landing on runway 10 was successful, with a touchdown distance of 369 meters and a touchdown speed of 126 knots. The touchdown rate was excellent at -67 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 19 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 3 knots at 89 degrees. The crosswind was 1 knot, and the headwind was 2 knots. The total landing distance was 862 meters, which accounted for 29% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was perfect.
The taxiing period from the runway to the parking took less than 1 minute and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 2,283 nautical miles, taking 204 minutes, and the aircraft used 12,665 kilograms of fuel.
The Boeing 737-800 aircraft successfully landed at SCIP Mataveri Airport, achieving a perfect score of 100.0%. The final approach to runway 10 was initiated from the north-west, with a heading of 118.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,027 feet above ground level (agl).
The aircraft's approach and landing performance were impressive, with a threshold speed that was slightly above the target at 136 knots. This indicates a well-executed approach, as the pilots were able to maintain control and stability throughout the descent. The touchdown distance of 369 meters was also good, demonstrating the pilots' ability to accurately judge the aircraft's speed and altitude.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed was 126 knots, which was within the acceptable range. The touchdown rate of -67 feet per minute (fpm) was excellent, indicating a smooth and controlled landing. The runway touchdown alignment was also very good, suggesting that the pilots had maintained a stable and consistent approach path.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 19°C and a wind speed of 3 knots from 89°. The crosswind component was minimal at 1 knot, while the headwind component was 2 knots. These conditions would have made the landing relatively straightforward for the pilots.
The total landing distance of 862 meters was 29% of the runway length, which is a good indication of the aircraft's performance and the pilots' skills. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, demonstrating the pilots' ability to maintain control and stability throughout the landing roll.
Overall, the Boeing 737-800 aircraft's landing at SCIP Mataveri Airport was a textbook example of a well-executed approach and landing. The pilots' skills and the aircraft's performance were on full display, resulting in a perfect score of 100.0%.
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