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Avoid steep turns at low altitude
Below a thousand feet the aeroplane is slow, heavy and close to the ground. A steep turn loses lift, raises the stall speed and flattens the climb just when the gradient matters most. A normal turn on course is a rate one — fifteen degrees or so, twenty-five at the outside, this penalty is to acknowledge when a turn has stopped being a turn and become a manoeuvre.
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Two stabilised approach gates, each with five checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
At the 1,000 ft gate: sink rate above what the glideslope needed.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,434 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 341 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 approximately 3 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a Boeing 737-MAX8, then departed from runway 03 at Egilsstaðir Airport (BIEG) in Iceland. The takeoff distance was 1,044 meters, which accounted for 57% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 158 knots.
As the aircraft took to the skies, it encountered local weather conditions of 4°C temperature and a 3-knot headwind from a direction of 19°. The enroute climb began approximately 1 mile northeast of Fellabaer in Austurland, Iceland, where the aircraft climbed from an altitude of 1,111 feet above sea level to 36,725 feet above sea level, an increase of 35,615 feet in 21 minutes, covering a distance of 120 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise started 71 miles southeast of Hoefn in Austurland, Iceland, and lasted for 78 minutes, covering a distance of 591 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its enroute descent 3 miles west of Silloth in Cumbria, England, descending from 35,754 feet above sea level to 1,779 feet above sea level, a decrease of 33,975 feet in 20 minutes, covering a distance of 101 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 23R at Manchester Airport (EGCC) was made from the northeast, heading 231.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,547 feet above ground level. The landing on runway 23R was successful, with a touchdown distance of 342 meters, which was 45% of the runway length. The touchdown speed was 131 knots, and the touchdown rate was smooth at -146 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the runway rollout alignment was also perfect.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were 9°C temperature and a 3-knot headwind from a direction of 172°, with a 2-knot crosswind and a 1-knot headwind. The total landing distance was 1,097 meters, and the taxiing to the parking from the runway took approximately 6 minutes, covering less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 818 nautical miles, taking 132 minutes, and the aircraft used 4,800 kilograms of fuel.
The Boeing 737-MAX8 aircraft successfully landed on runway 23R at EGCC Manchester Airport, showcasing exceptional control and precision. The final approach began from the north east, heading 231.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,547 feet above ground level.
As the aircraft descended onto the runway, it demonstrated a perfect touchdown, with the threshold height and speed being within optimal parameters. The threshold speed, specifically, was recorded at 140 knots, a good indication of the pilot's skill and control. The touchdown distance of 342 meters was also satisfactory, indicating a smooth and controlled descent.
The aircraft's landing rate was particularly noteworthy, with a rate of -146 feet per minute. This rate is indicative of a smooth and gradual touchdown, minimizing the risk of damage to the aircraft or the runway. The runway touchdown alignment was also spot on, demonstrating the pilot's exceptional skill and control.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 9°C, with a wind speed of 3 knots from a direction of 172°. The crosswind and headwind components, at 2 and 1 knots respectively, were minimal, ensuring a stable and controlled approach.
The total landing distance, at 1,097 meters, was only 45% of the runway length, which is a testament to the pilot's exceptional skill and control. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, demonstrating a smooth and controlled deceleration of the aircraft after touchdown.
Overall, this landing demonstrates the exceptional capabilities and precision of the Boeing 737-MAX8 aircraft, as well as the skill and expertise of the pilot. The landing was a textbook example of a controlled and smooth touchdown, with the aircraft coming to rest on the runway with minimal disturbance.
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