737-800 Arrival at Louisville RWY 35L | Slightly Bumpy Landing

This video features a Boeing 737-800 arrival at Louisville International Airport (KSDF) following a flight from Chicago in X-Plane 11. The full flight took approximately 50 minutes, while the approach, landing, taxi, and parking sequence shown in this video lasts approximately 9 minutes and 3 seconds. During the approach, the aircraft remained on the correct glideslope and aligned properly with the runway. However, the touchdown was slightly bumpy because I disconnected the autopilot and autothrottle later than usual, just before landing. Based on this experience, it is generally smoother to disconnect the autopilot and autothrottle earlier, around 200 feet above the runway, allowing more time for manual control before touchdown. Despite the slightly bumpy landing, the aircraft landed safely and continued to the gate without issue. After parking, the arrival was completed successfully. Flight Information: • Aircraft: Boeing 737-800 • Departure Airport: Chicago • Arrival Airport: Louisville International Airport (KSDF) • Arrival Runway: 35L • Simulator: X-Plane 11 • Full Flight Time: ~50 Minutes • Video Length: 9:03 (Approach, Landing, Taxi & Parking) Flight Highlights: • Flight from Chicago to Louisville • Runway 35L approach and landing • Correct glideslope tracking • Manual takeover before touchdown • Slightly bumpy but safe landing • Taxi to the gate • Boeing 737-800 cockpit view