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Slow down before tight turns
Twenty knots on a monitor produces the visual sensation of about ten. The advice to "taxi at a walking pace" cannot fix this, because your sense of walking pace is exactly the thing that's broken. Put the groundspeed readout in your scan and obey it for the next fifty flights, the way a student pilot leans on the airspeed indicator before learning to read attitude.
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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 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 3,847 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 545 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the Airbus A320 Neo began with a smooth taxi from the parking area to the runway at KTOL Toledo Express, taking just 4 minutes to cover less than 1 nm. The departure roll on runway 25 was successful, with a takeoff distance of 1,212 m (38% of the runway) and a liftoff speed of 158 knots. The local weather conditions at the time of departure were 7 °C temperature, with a 4 knot wind coming from 230 ° resulting in a crosswind of 1 kn and a headwind of 4 kn.
The enroute climb started 1 mile west of KTOL Toledo Express, beginning at an altitude of 1,733 ft asl and reaching 37,949 ft asl in just 19 minutes, covering a distance of 109 nm. The level cruise phase commenced 2 miles southwest of Fairmount (Indiana, United States), lasting 37 minutes and covering 241 nm.
The descent phase started 4 miles west of 95TN Blue Ridge Fld Clarksville (Tennessee, United States), descending from 38,134 ft asl to 2,990 ft asl in 25 minutes, covering 106 nm. Another descent began 1 mile south of Harvest (Alabama, United States), decreasing from 2,988 ft asl to 2,568 ft asl in just 2 minutes, covering 5 nm.
The landing was smooth on runway 18R at KHSV Huntsville Intl-Carl T Jones F, with a runway length of 3,847 m. The aircraft touched down 547 m from the threshold at a speed of 127 knots, with a VSI of -232 ft/m. The local weather at the time of landing was 15 °C temperature, with a 3 knot wind coming from 100 °, resulting in a crosswind of 3 kn and a headwind of 0 kn. The total landing distance was 1,269 m, which was 33% of the runway length.
After landing, the aircraft taxied back to the parking area in 4 minutes, covering less than 1 nm. The total flight distance was 471 nm, which took 103 minutes to complete and consumed 2,951 kg of fuel.
Firstly, congratulations on achieving an impressive aircraft landing score of 98.5%! This is a testament to the skill and precision exhibited during the various phases of the landing process.
Let's delve into the analysis of each phase:
Approach Phase: The excellent glideslope alignment indicates a smooth transition towards the runway, ensuring a controlled descent. This is a crucial aspect of the landing process as it sets the stage for a successful touchdown.
Landing Phase: The good threshold height and very good landing flare demonstrate a high level of proficiency in ensuring the aircraft is in the correct position and attitude for touchdown. These factors contribute to a stable approach and reduce the risk of a hard landing.
Touchdown Phase: While the touchdown rate was fair, it is noteworthy that the speed was on target, indicating a well-calculated approach to the runway. The touchdown point being 125 m beyond the designated zone suggests a slight overshoot, but within acceptable limits. Additionally, the runway touchdown position being 1.9 m from the centerline showcases good alignment skills.
Rollout Phase: The very good runway alignment during the rollout phase is crucial for ensuring the aircraft maintains its course after touchdown. This further enhances safety and efficiency during landing.
Overall, the detailed analysis of each phase underscores the comprehensive skillset and attention to detail exhibited during the landing process. The minor areas for improvement, such as refining the touchdown point and rate, can be further honed through practice and continued focus on precision. Keep up the great work and strive for continued excellence in aircraft landings. Your dedication to safe and effective landings is truly commendable!
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