Boeing 737–800 Straight-in Visual Approach
| Action | Key / Control |
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Intercepting the Final Approach Course Heading |
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| Target altitude: 3,000 to 5,000 feet AGL | |
| 15 to 20 nm (nautical miles) from the airport | |
| Set flaps to 5. Set power between 53 and 55 percent N1. |
Press F7 until flap gauge points to
5. Advance throttle (press F3). Reduce throttle (press F2). |
| Pitch 5 to 6 degrees for level flight. | |
| Target speed: 170 knots | |
| Lined up with the centerline | |
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Approaching 10 nm from the Airport |
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| Gear down | Press G. |
| Set flaps to 15. | Press F7 until flap gauge points to 15. |
| Set power between 62 and 64 percent N1 (if necessary for extended level flight). | Advance throttle (press F3). Reduce throttle (press F2). |
| Target speed: 160 knots | |
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Just before VASI or Glide Slope Intercept ("One dot low") |
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| Set flaps to 30. | Press F7 until flap gauge points to 30. |
| Set power between 53 and 58 percent N1. | Advance throttle (press F3). Reduce throttle (press F2). |
| Pitch 0 to 2 degrees nose up. | |
| Descend at 800 fpm (feet per minute) once established on the VASI or glide slope. | Move stick forward until VSI reads between about 800 fpm. |
| Target speed: 150 knots (or appropriate Vref speed for your weight) | |
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On Final |
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| Set flaps to 30 | Press F7 until flap gauge points to 30. |
| Set power between 53 and 58 percent N1.Set pitch 0 degrees. | Advance throttle (press F3). Reduce throttle (press F2). |
| Target speed: 150 knots | |
| Begin a 700-to-800-fpm descent once on the VASI or glide slope. | Adjust pitch until VSI reads between 700 to 800 fpm. |
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Crossing the Threshold |
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| Smoothly reduce power to idle | Reduce throttle (press F2). Cut throttle (press F1). |
| Gradually pitch up to 3 degrees nose up. | Pull back on stick. |
| Touch down and remain on the centerline | |
| Apply reverse thrust. | Press and hold F2. |
| Apply brakes. | Press the PERIOD "." key. |
| Disengage thrust reversers | Press F1. |