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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 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 11,068 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,226 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Rafael Nuñez International Airport, the Boeing 737-MAX8 began its journey with a smooth departure roll from runway 19. The aircraft accelerated down the 5,030-foot runway, covering 60% of its length, before lifting off at a speed of 171 knots. The local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 91°F and a gentle headwind of 3 knots, with a crosswind of just 1 knot.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it began its enroute climb, reaching an altitude of 36,977 feet in just 20 minutes. The climb phase covered a distance of 138 nautical miles, with the aircraft passing 1 mile north of Cartagena before leveling off. The enroute level cruise phase that followed lasted 47 minutes, during which the aircraft covered a distance of 382 nautical miles. The crew then initiated the enroute descent phase, which took 21 minutes to complete, covering a distance of 121 nautical miles and reducing the aircraft's altitude from 37,000 feet to 2,471 feet.
The final approach to runway 17 at Las Américas International Airport was initiated from the north, with the aircraft descending from 4,093 feet above ground level to touch down on the 11,068-foot runway. The touchdown speed was slightly fast at 140 knots, but the touchdown rate was smooth at -140 feet per minute. The total landing distance was 3,808 feet, covering just 34% of the runway. Following a smooth rollout, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, completing a total flight distance of 658 nautical miles and using 8,078 pounds of fuel in the process.
The Boeing 737-MAX8 touched down on runway 17 at MDSD Las Américas International Airport with a smooth touchdown rate of -140 fpm, indicating a well-executed flare. The aircraft's touchdown speed of 140 kt was slightly above the desired threshold speed of 138 kt, but still within acceptable limits. The touchdown distance of 1,228 ft was good, allowing the aircraft to maintain control and stability during the initial stages of rollout.
As the aircraft rolled out, it maintained a very good alignment with the centreline, with a deviation of only 15 ft from the centreline. This indicates a high level of skill and control from the pilots, particularly considering the slight crosswind component of 3 kt. The runway rollout distance of 3,808 ft was 34% of the total runway length, which is within the acceptable range for a commercial airliner. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 84 °F and a headwind of 7 kt, did not appear to have a significant impact on the landing.
Overall, the landing was considered to be of high quality, with a score of 98.5%. The approach quality was good, with a stable and controlled descent to the threshold. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was well-managed. The only minor areas for improvement were the slightly fast touchdown speed and the slight misalignment with the centreline. However, these minor issues did not detract from the overall excellence of the landing, which was a testament to the skill and experience of the pilots.
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