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MY FS FLIGHTS
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Maintain the centreline
A small uncorrected heading error at 40 knots becomes a metre of offset per second by 100 knots, noticed only at rotation, producing a crabbed liftoff. Root cause is nearly always eyes on the tape instead of the far end of the runway. Small heading changes displace a distant point visibly long before the nearby centreline stripes look wrong.
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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.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,564 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,564 m of the 4,095 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 615 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with the aircraft, an Airbus A319, taxiing from the parking area to the runway at Aeropuerto Internacional de Cozumel, MMCZ. This process took approximately 3 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft then departed from runway 12, taking off with a takeoff distance of 1,470 meters, which accounted for 59% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 153 knots.
As the aircraft climbed to a higher altitude, it encountered local weather conditions of a temperature of 33 degrees Celsius and winds of 18 knots at 129 degrees. The crosswind was 4 knots, while the headwind was 17 knots. The enroute climb started approximately 1 mile east of Cozumel, Mexico, and the aircraft climbed from an altitude of 1,044 feet above sea level to 37,398 feet above sea level, an increase of 36,354 feet in 19 minutes, covering a distance of 110 nautical miles.
Following the initial climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which started approximately 11 miles southeast of Izamal, Mexico. This phase lasted for 106 minutes, covering a distance of 752 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its descent, starting approximately 7 miles northwest of Oakwood, Texas, and descended from an altitude of 37,519 feet above sea level to 3,120 feet above sea level, a decrease of 34,399 feet in 22 minutes, covering a distance of 97 nautical miles.
The aircraft then entered another level cruise phase, which started approximately 1 mile north of Coppell, Texas, and lasted for 2 minutes, covering a distance of 7 nautical miles. The aircraft then began another climb, starting approximately 1 mile south of KDFW Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, and climbed from an altitude of 3,122 feet above sea level to 4,354 feet above sea level, an increase of 1,232 feet in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 6 nautical miles.
The aircraft then entered another level cruise phase, which started approximately 2 miles west of Grand Prairie, Texas, and lasted for 10 minutes, covering a distance of 21 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its final descent, starting approximately 1 mile south of Lake Dallas, Texas, and descended from an altitude of 3,939 feet above sea level to 1,864 feet above sea level, a decrease of 2,074 feet in 3 minutes, covering a distance of 7 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 17C at KDFW Dallas Fort Worth International Airport was made from the north, heading 180.0 degrees at an altitude of 4 nautical miles and 1,288 feet above ground level. The aircraft landed on the runway, with a touchdown point 179 meters beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed was slightly above the target at 134 knots, while the touchdown speed was a little fast at 127 knots. The touchdown rate was smooth at -137 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were a temperature of 29 degrees Celsius and winds of 12 knots at 200 degrees. The crosswind was 4 knots, while the headwind was 12 knots. The total landing distance was 1,463 meters, which accounted for 36% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect.
After landing, the aircraft taxiied to the parking area from the runway, taking approximately 9 minutes and covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 1,007 nautical miles, taking a total of 176 minutes, and the aircraft used 6,550 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Airbus A319 successfully landed on runway 17C at KDFW Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, achieving a high score of 98.1%. The aircraft approached the runway from the north, heading 180.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,288 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot maintained a steady course, ensuring a smooth final approach.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down slightly beyond the designated touchdown zone, 179 meters past the threshold. Although the touchdown speed of 127 knots was a bit faster than the target, the touchdown rate of -137 feet per minute (fpm) was smooth, indicating a well-controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, demonstrating the pilot's skill and attention to detail.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 29°C and a moderate headwind of 12 knots at 200°. The crosswind was minimal, at 4 knots, which further contributed to a stable and controlled landing. The total landing distance of 1,463 meters was 36% of the runway length, indicating a relatively short landing roll.
Following touchdown, the aircraft maintained perfect runway rollout alignment, showcasing the pilot's ability to smoothly transition from landing to taxiing. Overall, the landing was executed with precision and control, resulting in a high score of 98.1%.
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