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Slow the descent speed
Below 10,000 ft you are typically limited to 250 kt indicated (a US rule that much of the world mirrors in some form, though not universally). This forces a deceleration around 10,000 ft whether the profile wants one or not, so plan for it rather than discovering it.
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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 10,480 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 2,015 ft past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a taxiing period from the parking area to the runway, which took 10 minutes and covered a distance of 2 nautical miles. The aircraft, a FNX320_TCACFM, then departed from runway 22L at KORD Chicago O'Hare International Airport. The takeoff distance was 3,885 feet, which accounted for 48% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 146 knots.
The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 44 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 6 knots from a direction of 285 degrees. This resulted in a 6-knot crosswind and a 3-knot headwind. The aircraft began its enroute climb 1 mile west of Schiller Park, Illinois, and ascended from an altitude of 1,659 feet above sea level to 34,907 feet above sea level, an increase of 33,248 feet, in 19 minutes and covering a distance of 128 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise started 4 miles south of 96IS Hildreth Air Park Sidell, Illinois, and lasted for 102 minutes, covering a distance of 826 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its enroute descent 1 mile north of 8FD5 Lykes Brighton Airport Okeechobee, Florida, and descended from 35,082 feet above sea level to 1,842 feet above sea level, a decrease of 33,240 feet, in 18 minutes and covering a distance of 96 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 26L at KMIA Miami International Airport was made from the east, heading 267.0 degrees, at an altitude of 1,800 feet above ground level and a distance of 3 nautical miles from the runway. However, the aircraft was forced to execute a go-around at an altitude of 984 feet above ground level. The aircraft then landed on runway 26L, which had a length of 10,480 feet. The threshold height at 59 feet above ground level was slightly above the target, but the threshold speed was good at 138 knots.
The touchdown point was 646 feet beyond the touchdown zone, and the touchdown speed was 129 knots, which was good. However, the touchdown rate was fair at -238 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 69 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 5 knots from a direction of 312 degrees, resulting in a 4-knot crosswind and a 4-knot headwind.
The total flight distance was 1,062 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 159 minutes. The aircraft used a total of 13,844 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The aircraft, FNX320_TCACFM, successfully landed on runway 26L at KMIA Miami International Airport with a score of 94.4%. The final approach was initiated from the east, heading 267.0° at a distance of 3 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,800 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft's approach was characterized by a good threshold speed of 138 knots, which is within the acceptable range for a safe landing.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft landed 646 feet beyond the designated touchdown zone, which is slightly outside the ideal landing spot. However, the touchdown speed of 129 knots was within the acceptable range, indicating a controlled descent. The touchdown rate of -238 feet per minute (fpm) was fair, suggesting that the aircraft could have maintained a more stable descent rate.
The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the aircraft was properly aligned with the runway during the landing. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 69°F and a gentle wind of 5 knots from 312°. The crosswind and headwind components were both 4 knots, which is relatively minimal and should not have significantly impacted the landing.
Overall, the landing was successful, with the aircraft touching down safely on the runway. While there were some minor deviations from the ideal landing parameters, the aircraft's performance was generally good, and the score of 94.4% reflects this.
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