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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.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 5,293 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,293 ft of the 7,600 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,093 ft 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 4 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a Boeing 737-MAX8, then departed from runway 36R at KTUL Tulsa International Airport. The takeoff distance was 5,007 feet, which is 50% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 150 knots.
The local weather conditions at the time of departure were favorable, with a temperature of 61°F and a wind speed of 0 knots at 120°. The aircraft climbed from 1,625 feet above sea level to 32,035 feet above sea level, an increase of 30,409 feet, in 15 minutes and covering 88 nautical miles. This enroute climb started 1 mile north of KTUL Tulsa International Airport.
Following the climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which started 1 mile southeast of 5OK2 Christopher M. Rippee Memorial Airport. This cruise phase lasted 27 minutes and covered 205 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its descent, which started 5 miles northwest of Kosse, Texas. The descent from 32,043 feet above sea level to 5,991 feet above sea level, a decrease of 26,052 feet, took 18 minutes and covered 117 nautical miles.
The aircraft then entered another level cruise phase, which started overhead Cumings, Texas, and lasted 2 minutes, covering 7 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its final descent, which started 3 miles south of Greatwood, Texas. The descent from 5,508 feet above sea level to 1,195 feet above sea level, a decrease of 4,313 feet, took 6 minutes and covered 18 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 04 at KHOU William P Hobby Airport was from the southwest, with a heading of 44.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,145 feet above ground level. The landing on runway 04 was successful, with a touchdown distance of 1,101 feet, which is good. The touchdown speed was a little fast at 139 knots, but the runway touchdown alignment was perfect.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were also favorable, with a temperature of 66°F and a wind speed of 2 knots at 90°. The crosswind and headwind were both 1 knot. The total landing distance was 5,042 feet, which is 66% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was very good.
The taxiing period from the runway to the parking took 4 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 443 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 77 minutes. The aircraft used 6,533 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The Boeing 737-MAX8 successfully landed at KHOU William P Hobby Airport, showcasing a high level of precision and control. The aircraft approached the runway from the southwest, aligning itself with the runway at a heading of 44.0° and a distance of 4 nautical miles. At an altitude of 1,145 feet above ground level (agl), the pilot expertly guided the aircraft towards the runway, taking into account the local weather conditions.
The temperature at the time of landing was a pleasant 66°F, with a gentle wind blowing at 2 knots from a direction of 90°. This resulted in a minimal crosswind component of 1 knot, while the headwind component was also 1 knot. These favorable conditions contributed to a smooth and stable approach. The threshold height was reported as good, indicating that the aircraft was at the correct altitude as it approached the runway.
Upon reaching the threshold speed of 145 knots, the pilot initiated the landing sequence, and the aircraft touched down on the runway at a speed of 139 knots. Although the touchdown speed was slightly above the recommended threshold, it was still within a safe range. The touchdown distance of 1,101 feet was also within the acceptable limits, demonstrating the pilot's skill and control.
The aircraft's descent rate was reported as fair, with a rate of -234 feet per minute (fpm). However, this was not a significant concern, given the overall performance of the landing. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the aircraft was precisely aligned with the runway centerline at the moment of touchdown.
The total landing distance of 5,042 feet was 66% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. This suggests that the pilot made effective use of the runway, taking into account the aircraft's speed and deceleration capabilities. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating that the aircraft was well under control as it slowed down and came to a stop.
Overall, the landing of the Boeing 737-MAX8 at KHOU William P Hobby Airport was a success, with the pilot demonstrating a high level of skill and control throughout the approach and landing sequence.
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