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Avoid steep turns at low altitude
Below a thousand feet the aeroplane is slow, heavy and close to the ground. A steep turn loses lift, raises the stall speed and flattens the climb just when the gradient matters most. A normal turn on course is a rate one — fifteen degrees or so, twenty-five at the outside, this penalty is to acknowledge when a turn has stopped being a turn and become a manoeuvre.
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The threshold, the flare and the hold-off. The approach that led to it is the stabilisation gates below.
One stabilised approach gate: five checks where the approach path is 500 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate was not assessed, because the approach did not join final that far out.
Side view — the last 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 8,690 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,162 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with the aircraft, an Airbus A320, taxiing from the parking area to the runway at Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport, taking approximately 5 minutes to cover less than 1 nautical mile. The departure roll took place on runway 09L, with the takeoff distance covering 27% of the runway's length at 3,188 feet. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 148 knots.
As the aircraft climbed out of Atlanta, it began its enroute climb, reaching an altitude of 8,006 feet above sea level from an initial 1,931 feet. This climb, which covered 14 nautical miles, took just 3 minutes to complete. The aircraft then entered a level cruise, flying at a steady altitude for 54 minutes as it covered 104 nautical miles. This cruise phase took place approximately 2 miles north-east of the Pinetree Heliport in Cumming, Georgia.
The enroute descent phase began 2 miles east of Ware Shoals in South Carolina, with the aircraft descending from 7,582 feet to 1,994 feet in just 7 minutes, covering 29 nautical miles. Following this descent, the aircraft entered another level cruise phase, this time lasting 48 minutes as it covered 48 nautical miles. This cruise phase took place approximately 3 miles south-west of the Union County airport in South Carolina.
As the aircraft approached its destination, it began its final approach to runway 36R at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, flying from the south at a heading of 356.0 degrees. The aircraft touched down on the runway at a speed of 132 knots, with a touchdown distance of 1,170 feet. The touchdown rate was good at -181 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 15 feet from the centreline.
The local weather at the time of landing was characterized by a temperature of 57 degrees Fahrenheit. The total landing distance was 3,242 feet, covering 37% of the runway's length. The runway rollout alignment was very good, and the aircraft taxied to the parking area in just 1 minute, covering less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 202 nautical miles, taking a total of 64 minutes to complete, and the aircraft used 4,948 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The Airbus A320 successfully landed at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (KCLT) on runway 36R, achieving a high score of 98.5%. The aircraft approached the runway from the south, heading 356.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,186 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot maintained a good threshold height, which is a critical aspect of a safe landing.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's threshold speed was recorded at 137 knots, which is within the acceptable range. The touchdown distance was also satisfactory, measuring 1,170 feet. The touchdown speed of 132 knots was within the desired limits, and the touchdown rate of -181 feet per minute (fpm) was also good. These factors collectively indicate a smooth and controlled landing.
However, there was a slight deviation in the runway touchdown position, with the aircraft being 15 feet off the centerline. This minor misalignment may have been due to various factors, including wind conditions or pilot error. Nevertheless, it did not significantly impact the overall landing performance.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 57°F. This pleasant weather likely contributed to the successful landing. The total landing distance of 3,242 feet was 37% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating that the pilot maintained control of the aircraft during the post-landing phase.
Overall, the Airbus A320's landing at KCLT was a success, with the aircraft performing well in terms of speed, distance, and alignment. The minor deviation in touchdown position was the only notable issue, but it did not compromise the safety of the landing.
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