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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 5.9 m off the runway centreline.
Watch for: Watch runway alignment against the centreline, correcting with small rudder inputs.
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Ground effect becomes significant below about one wingspan of height. A Cessna 172, with a 36 ft span, enters ground effect at flare height - the float it feels in the hold-off is ground effect arriving on cue. An A320, with a span around 117 ft, has been in ground effect since before the threshold and there is no sudden cushion to feel, only a gradual reduction in induced drag that lengthens any float you allow.
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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.
At the 1,000 ft gate: speed above the reference speed.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,092 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 233 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
This flight aboard a Boeing 737-600 aircraft originated from Benito Juárez International Airport (MMMX) in Ciudad de México, Mexico. The aircraft began by taxiing from the parking area, taking approximately 3 minutes to travel less than a nautical mile to the runway. Upon arrival at runway 05L, the plane initiated its departure roll, and after a takeoff distance of 1,558 meters (53% of the runway), it lifted off at a speed of 140 knots.
As the aircraft departed MMMX, it was faced with local weather conditions, featuring a temperature of 19°C and wind speeds of 2 knots from a direction of 290°. These conditions presented a minimal crosswind and a tailwind of 1 knot each. After a short period, the plane initiated its enroute climb, ascending from an altitude of 8,309 feet to 38,998 feet above sea level. Throughout this phase, the aircraft climbed at a steady rate, covering 262 nautical miles in 36 minutes.
Following the enroute climb, the plane entered its level cruise phase, traveling for 158 minutes across 358 nautical miles. This steady cruise occurred at a point situated 25 miles north of Coatzacoalcos, in the state of Veracruz-Llave, Mexico. The next phase was the enroute descent, initiated over MZBZ Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport in Belize. As the plane descended from its cruising altitude of 38,973 feet to 1,179 feet above sea level, it covered 124 nautical miles in a mere 9 minutes, displaying its exceptional maneuverability.
The final approach phase was executed from the southwest, guiding the plane towards runway 07 at Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport (MHRO) in Honduras. At a distance of 4 nautical miles from the airport, the aircraft was at an altitude of 1,147 feet above ground level and was heading at a precise angle of 65.0°. Upon reaching the runway, the plane landed safely at a speed of 132 knots, covering a touchdown distance of 233 meters and coming to rest within a mere 34% of the runway's length.
Post-landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, a distance of under 1 nautical mile, covering this distance in under 1 minute. The entire flight covered a total distance of 752 nautical miles and utilized approximately 4,765 kilograms of fuel. Its performance and handling were impressive, showcasing the capabilities of the Boeing 737-600 aircraft.
A Boeing 737-600 aircraft successfully landed at Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport, concluding its approach from the southwest. The plane's heading during the final approach was set at 65.0°, and it maintained an altitude of 1,147 feet above ground level (agl) approximately 4 nautical miles (nm) from the runway. The aircraft's descent into the Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport, which features a runway with a length of 2,092 meters, demonstrated a high level of precision, with a particularly noteworthy performance during the final stages of landing.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft showcased excellent adherence to established threshold speeds, touching down at an airspeed of 132 knots, which was well within recommended parameters. The touchdown distance of 233 meters, achieved while maintaining a speed of 126 knots, was also satisfactory. However, the touchdown rate of -269 feet per minute (fpm) could be considered somewhat subpar, as it falls slightly below the optimal performance range for this model of aircraft.
The prevailing weather conditions during the landing were relatively favorable, with a temperature of 26°C and minimal wind impact, both in terms of crosswind (1 kt) and headwind (0 kt). Given these conditions, the aircraft's ability to maintain excellent runway touchdown alignment and its overall performance throughout the landing process can be regarded as highly commendable. Moreover, the low total landing distance, which equated to approximately 34% of the runway's length, further highlights the plane's precision and control.
The pilot's ability to ensure a perfect runway rollout alignment upon landing serves as an additional testament to their skill and mastery of the aircraft's handling characteristics. Overall, the landing can be considered a resounding success, showcasing the capabilities of the Boeing 737-600 model and the expertise of its pilots.
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