YMAV to YMML Flight Report - Boeing 737-700

Flight from YMAV to YMML

Wednesday, 06 November 2024 12:29

Minutes 15

41 nm

Fuel 772 kg

Boeing 737-700

Departure

Runway 18 at YMAV

Avalon Airport

Lara, State of Victoria, Australia

Altitude

33 ft asl

Weight

58,194 kg

Fuel

4,173 kg

Temperature

32 °C

Wind Speed

22 kt

Wind Direction

340.0 °

Headwind

-19 kt

Crosswind

10 kt

Arrival

Runway 34 at YMML

Melbourne International Airport

Melbourne State of Victoria, Australia

390 ft asl

Altitude

57,423 kg

Weight

3,401 kg

Fuel

30 °C

Temperature

36 kt

Wind Speed

10.0 °

Wind Direction

34 kt

Headwind

11 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 91.45%

Departure Score 92.39%

Enroute Score 88.59%

Arrival Score 93.36%

The flight in the Boeing 737-700 began with a 3-minute taxi from the parking area to the runway at YMAV Avalon Airport. The departure roll on runway 18 covered less than 1 nm and the takeoff distance was 1,444 m, representing 47% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 144 kn. The local weather at departure was 35°C with a wind of 26 kn at 340°, resulting in a crosswind of 12 kn and a tailwind of 23 kn.

The enroute climb started 1 mile south of YMAV Avalon Airport and lasted 1 minute, covering 4 nm. The aircraft climbed from 1,074 ft asl to 2,626 ft asl, gaining 1,552 ft in altitude.

The enroute level cruise began 3 miles north of Leopold and lasted 8 minutes, covering 28 nm. The aircraft eventually landed on runway 34 at YMML Melbourne International Airport, which has a runway length of 3,662 m. The height at threshold was 52 ft agl and the speed at threshold was 139 kn.

The touchdown occurred 761 m from the threshold with a touchdown speed of 123 kn and a VSI of -188 ft/m. The local weather at landing included a temperature of 30 °C and a wind of 36 kn at 10°, resulting in a crosswind of 11 kn and a headwind of 34 kn. The total landing distance was 1,585 m, representing 43% of the runway length.

Overall, the total flight distance covered was 41 nm, taking 32 minutes and using 772 kg of fuel.

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Departure Taxi

90 %

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 3 minutes and covered less than 1 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 9 kn 0 kn min to max 16 kn	2		16 kn
100 %	Average speed turning corners 0 kn max 0 kn	0		0 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.01 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Average pitch angle -1.3 ° -1.4 ° min to max -1.2 °	-1.2		-1.4 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.0		0.2 °
Info	Battery Master On at 12:29:47
Info	Engine 2 Started at 12:29:47
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 12:29:47
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 12:29:47
Info	Landing Gear Down at 12:29:47
Info	Engine 1 Started at 12:31:07
Info	Pitot Heat Switched On at 12:32:37
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 12:32:48
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 12:32:56
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 12:33:00
0 %	Taxi Lights at 12:33:29

Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 18 at YMAV Avalon Airport, Average speed was 11 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 12 kn 7 kn min to max 21 kn	17		8 kn
Info	Average pitch angle -1.4 ° -1.7 ° min to max -1.2 °	-1.4		-1.4 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.1		0.1 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.98 g min to max 1.00 g	1.00		1.00 g

Departure Roll

82.09 %

Departure roll runway 18 at YMAV Avalon Airport. Takeoff distance 1,444 m 47 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 144 kn. Local weather - Temperature 35 °C. Wind 26 kn at 340 °. Crosswind: 12 kn Tailwind: 23 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 1,444 m 47 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 144 kn Target 150 kn
60.44 %	Runway alignment max 15.09 m 1.19 m left to 13.90 m right	0.94		-13.90 m
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.97 g min to max 1.04 g	1.00		0.99 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle -0.4 ° -1.4 ° min to max 8.5 °	-1.4		8.5 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.2 °	0.0		3.2 °
0 %	Landing Lights at 12:34:03
0 %	Strobe Lights at 12:34:47

Departure Climb 1

95.04 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 18 YMAV Avalon Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
99.33 %	Heading variation 0.9 ° 0.6 ° min to max 1.1 °	0.6		1.1 °
100 %	Average speed 152 kn 145 kn min to max 157 kn	145		156 kn
80.84 %	Average bank angle 4.9 ° 0.8 ° min to max 9.3 °	3.2		9.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.06 g 0.92 g min to max 1.14 g	1.01		0.92 g
Info	Average VSI 596 ft/m 174 ft/m min to max 911 ft/m	174		911 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 19 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 47 ft agl	0		47 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 9.9 ° 8.7 ° min to max 11.3 °	8.7		9.4 °

Departure Climb 2

95.14 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 18 YMAV Avalon Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 1.0 ° 0.7 ° min to max 1.1 °	1.1		0.7 °
100 %	Average speed 163 kn 156 kn min to max 175 kn	156		175 kn
80.55 %	Average bank angle 6.8 ° 0.9 ° min to max 9.4 °	9.3		0.9 °
100 %	Average g force 1.05 g 0.92 g min to max 1.14 g	0.92		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI 1,198 ft/m 912 ft/m min to max 3,034 ft/m	912		3,034 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 95 ft agl 48 ft agl min to max 376 ft agl	48		376 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 11.1 ° 9.4 ° min to max 14.4 °	9.4		14.1 °
Info	Landing Gear Up at 12:35:13

Departure Climb 3

99.68 %

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 18 YMAV Avalon Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.6 ° 0.6 ° min to max 0.7 °	0.6		0.7 °
100 %	Average speed 182 kn 175 kn min to max 190 kn	175		188 kn
98.42 %	Average bank angle 1.4 ° 0.2 ° min to max 2.6 °	0.2		1.9 °
100 %	Average g force 0.96 g 0.89 g min to max 1.04 g	0.98		0.94 g
100 %	Landing gear up
Info	Average VSI 3,084 ft/m 2,950 ft/m min to max 3,194 ft/m	3,141		3,141 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 706 ft agl 430 ft agl min to max 993 ft agl	430		993 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 12.8 ° 12.1 ° min to max 14.2 °	14.2		12.1 °

Enroute Climb

99.2 %

Enroute climb started 1 mile south of YMAV Avalon Airport Lara (State of Victoria, Australia). Climbing from 1,074 ft asl to 2,626 ft asl, an increase of 1,552 ft in 1 minutes and covering 4 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 221 kn 189 kn min to max 250 kn	189		249 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 16.7 ° 0.5 ° min to max 34.2 °	2.3		30.0 °
92 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.22 g min to max 1.55 g	0.94		1.19 g
Info	Average VSI 1,049 ft/m -2,850 ft/m min to max 4,105 ft/m	3,120		127 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 2,386 ft asl 1,074 ft asl min to max 3,119 ft asl	1,074		2,626 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 5.8 ° -4.0 ° min to max 13.9 °	12.2		3.9 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 12:35:49
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 12:35:53
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 12:36:00

Enroute Level

77.98 %

Enroute level cruise started 3 miles north of Leopold (State of Victoria, Australia) and lasted 8 minutes, covering 28 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
93.25 %	Average altitude 2,768 ft asl 1,965 ft asl min to max 3,085 ft asl	2,630		1,965 ft asl
0 %	Average speed 243 kn 158 kn min to max 260 kn	249		158 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 19.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 31.2 °	30.0		1.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.08 g 0.85 g min to max 1.34 g	1.18		1.26 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle 3.4 ° -1.1 ° min to max 8.4 °	3.9		6.5 °
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 12:39:53
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 12:44:15
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 12:44:23
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 12:44:27
Info	Flaps Position 4 at 12:44:37
Info	Landing Gear Down at 12:44:39
Info	Flaps Position 5 at 12:44:41
Info	Flaps Position 6 at 12:44:55
Info	Exceeded 250 kn below 10000 ft at 12:36:53

Arrival

100 %

Arrival started 3 miles north of Leopold (State of Victoria, Australia).

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 135 kn 122 kn min to max 156 kn	156		132 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 2.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 7.0 °	7.0		1.7 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.89 g min to max 1.30 g	1.30		1.06 g
Info	Average VSI -314 ft/m -1,440 ft/m min to max 977 ft/m	-1,139		-568 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 1,934 ft asl 1,768 ft asl min to max 2,037 ft asl	1,949		1,768 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 5.5 ° 2.0 ° min to max 9.3 °	6.2		5.4 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Flaps Position 7 at 12:45:17

Arrival Final 4

90.48 %

Approaching runway 34 at YMML Melbourne International Airport from 4 nm to 3 nm. Descent from 1,371 ft agl to 944 ft agl. A decrease of 427 ft in 33 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
72.93 %	Approach angle 3.5 ° 3.1 ° min to max 3.7 ° Target 3.0 °	3.4		3.1 °
100 %	Average speed 133 kn 129 kn min to max 139 kn	131		139 kn
100 %	Heading variation -0.2 ° -0.3 ° min to max -0.1 °	-0.3		-0.1 °
93 %	Average bank angle 1.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 5.6 °	2.4		0.6 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.85 g min to max 1.19 g	1.02		1.11 g
Info	Average VSI -777 ft/m -1,904 ft/m min to max 118 ft/m	-455		-710 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 1,244 ft agl 944 ft agl min to max 1,371 ft agl	1,371		944 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.8 ° -1.4 ° min to max 6.2 °	5.4		4.2 °

Arrival Final 3

97.91 %

Approaching runway 34 at YMML Melbourne International Airport from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 935 ft agl to 545 ft agl. A decrease of 390 ft in 31 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 3.1 ° 2.8 ° min to max 3.3 ° Target 3.0 °	3.1		2.8 °
100 %	Average speed 133 kn 129 kn min to max 138 kn	137		137 kn
100 %	Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.2 ° min to max 0.0 °	-0.2		0.0 °
89.54 %	Average bank angle 1.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 6.9 °	1.6		1.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.86 g min to max 1.11 g	1.08		1.11 g
Info	Average VSI -734 ft/m -1,122 ft/m min to max -72 ft/m	-286		-787 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 762 ft agl 545 ft agl min to max 935 ft agl	935		545 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.7 ° 2.5 ° min to max 5.8 °	5.8		4.1 °

Arrival Final 2

99.73 %

Approaching runway 34 at YMML Melbourne International Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 536 ft agl to 284 ft agl. A decrease of 252 ft in 32 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 2.9 ° 2.8 ° min to max 3.0 ° Target 3.0 °	2.8		3.0 °
100 %	Average speed 131 kn 127 kn min to max 136 kn	136		128 kn
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.0		0.2 °
98.65 %	Average bank angle 1.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.5 °	2.8		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.91 g min to max 1.07 g	1.07		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI -466 ft/m -852 ft/m min to max -186 ft/m	-630		-189 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 411 ft agl 284 ft agl min to max 536 ft agl	536		284 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 4.5 ° 3.0 ° min to max 5.7 °	4.3		5.5 °

Arrival Final 1

100 %

Approaching runway 34 at YMML Melbourne International Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 280 ft agl to 5 ft agl. A decrease of 275 ft in 25 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 3.0 ° 2.8 ° min to max 3.3 ° Target 3.0 °	3.1		2.8 °
100 %	Average speed 140 kn 128 kn min to max 148 kn	129		139 kn
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.1		0.1 °
100 %	Average bank angle 1.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.0 °	0.6		0.1 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.89 g min to max 1.11 g	0.98		1.02 g
Info	Average VSI -664 ft/m -779 ft/m min to max -228 ft/m	-228		-706 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 80 ft agl 5 ft agl min to max 280 ft agl	280		5 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.9 ° 1.8 ° min to max 5.1 °	5.1		3.3 °

Arrival Landing

77.6 %

Landing on runway 34 at YMML Melbourne International Airport, runway length 3,662 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was good at 139 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was good at 139 kn. Target 135 kn
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
10.38 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.1		0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.2 °	0.2		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.89 g min to max 1.12 g	1.03		1.04 g
Info	Average speed 136 kn 123 kn min to max 146 kn	139		123 kn
Info	Average VSI -217 ft/m -703 ft/m min to max 26 ft/m	-703		-188 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 28 ft agl 15 ft agl min to max 52 ft agl	52		15 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 5.3 ° 3.4 ° min to max 7.3 °	3.4		7.1 °
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 12:48:01
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 12:48:02

Arrival Touchdown

94.25 %

Touchdown point was 333 m beyond the touchdown zone. Touchdown speed at 123 kn was good. Touchdown rate was good at -188 ft/m. Runway touchdown alignment was very good. Local weather - Temperature 30 °C. Wind 36 kn at 10 °. Crosswind: 11 kn Headwind: 34 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
96.97 %	Touchdown VSI was -188 ft/m.
66.77 %	Touchdown distance was 761 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 123 kn Target 132 kn
100 %	Runway alignment max 1.69 m 1.51 m left	1.40		1.69 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.2 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.2		0.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.12 g 1.04 g min to max 1.15 g	1.04		1.13 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 122 kn 120 kn min to max 124 kn	123		120 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 6.9 ° 6.8 ° min to max 7.1 °	7.1		6.8 °

Arrival Rollout

93.58 %

Total landing distance 1,585 m, 43 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was very good.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 1,585 m 43 % of runway.
85.74 %	Runway alignment max 7.82 m 6.96 m left to 0.86 m right	1.75		-0.41 m
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.96 g min to max 1.12 g	1.12		1.00 g
Info	Average speed 90 kn 52 kn min to max 99 kn	99		52 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 4.5 ° -0.7 ° min to max 6.8 °	6.8		-0.7 °
Info	Average bank angle 1.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.4 °	0.4		0.6 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 52 kn

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 23 kn 11 kn min to max 47 kn	47		11 kn
Info	Average pitch angle -0.9 ° -1.3 ° min to max -0.6 °	-0.9		-1.0 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.4		0.1 °
Info	Average g force 0.99 g 0.98 g min to max 1.00 g	0.99		0.98 g
Info	Flaps Position 6 at 12:48:42
Info	Flaps Position 5 at 12:48:45
Info	Flaps Position 4 at 12:48:48
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 12:48:51
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 12:48:55

Takeoff on runway 18 at YMAV Avalon Airport in the Boeing 737-700

92.39 %

90 %

Taxi

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 3 minutes and covered less than 1 nm.

Taxi Lights

0 %

Switched On

Speed

100 %

Turn Speed

100 %

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

82.09 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 1,444 m using 47.39 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 144 kn - Target 153 kn

Alignment

60.44 %

1.19 m left to 13.90 m right

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

0 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

0 %

Switched On

100 %

Speed

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

95.04 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 18 YMAV Avalon Airport.

Heading

99.33 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

80.84 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

95.14 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 18 YMAV Avalon Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

80.55 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

99.68 %

Climb 3

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 18 YMAV Avalon Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

98.42 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 34 at YMML Melbourne International Airport in the Boeing 737-700

Landing Score 91.36 %

Landing Summary

Overall, the aircraft landing score of 91.4% is a very good result, and it is clear that the pilot demonstrated strong skills in certain areas throughout the landing process. The Approach Phase was particularly impressive, with excellent glideslope alignment indicating a smooth and controlled descent towards the runway. This suggests a high level of proficiency in maintaining proper altitude and descent angle, which is essential for a safe and successful landing.

During the Landing Phase, the pilot demonstrated good control over the aircraft's threshold height, ensuring a proper approach to the runway. However, the landing flare was identified as very poor, indicating that there may have been some issues with timing or technique during the final stages of the landing process. It is important to focus on improving this aspect of the landing in order to achieve even higher scores in future assessments.

In the Touchdown Phase, the touchdown rate was good and the aircraft's speed was on target, both of which are crucial factors in achieving a smooth and safe landing. However, the touchdown point being 333 meters beyond the touchdown zone suggests that there may have been some challenges in accurately judging the landing point. Additionally, the deviation of the runway touchdown position from the centerline by 1.7 meters indicates a slight misalignment, which can be improved upon with practice and attention to detail.

Despite these minor areas for improvement, the pilot should be commended for successfully landing the aircraft with an 11 knot crosswind. Managing crosswind conditions can be challenging, and the pilot's ability to navigate this effectively speaks to their skill and proficiency in adverse weather conditions.

Finally, in the Rollout Phase, the runway alignment was slightly off, with the aircraft positioned 7.0 meters from the centerline. While this deviation is relatively small, maintaining proper alignment is important for ensuring a smooth taxiing and exit from the runway.

Overall, this landing performance showcases strong capabilities in certain areas while also highlighting areas for improvement. By focusing on refining techniques such as the landing flare and touchdown point accuracy, the pilot can continue to enhance their landing skills and strive for even higher scores in future assessments. Keep up the good work and continue practicing to achieve excellence in all aspects of aircraft landing.

90.48 %

Final 4

Approaching runway 34 at YMML Melbourne International Airport from 4 nm to 3 nm. Descent from 1,371 ft agl to 944 ft agl. A decrease of 427 ft in 33 seconds.

Glideslope

72.93 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

100 %

Great heading alignment

Glideslope

72.93 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

93 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

97.91 %

Final 3

Approaching runway 34 at YMML Melbourne International Airport from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 935 ft agl to 545 ft agl. A decrease of 390 ft in 31 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

89.54 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

99.73 %

Final 2

Approaching runway 34 at YMML Melbourne International Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 536 ft agl to 284 ft agl. A decrease of 252 ft in 32 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

98.65 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

100 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 34 at YMML Melbourne International Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 280 ft agl to 5 ft agl. A decrease of 275 ft in 25 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %