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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 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 1,796 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 507 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with the Airbus A320 taxiing from the parking area to the runway at LSZH Zürich Airport, taking approximately 6 minutes to cover a distance of 1 nautical mile. The departure roll took place on runway 16, with the aircraft lifting off at a speed of 163 knots. The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 23 °C and a wind speed of 9 knots from a direction of 230 °, resulting in a crosswind of 9 knots and a headwind of 2 knots.
As the aircraft climbed to its cruising altitude, it began its enroute climb from an altitude of 2,402 feet above sea level (asl) to 37,320 ft asl, an increase of 34,918 feet in 24 minutes, covering a distance of 145 nautical miles. The climb started overhead Opfikon, a town in the Kanton Zurich region of Switzerland. Following the climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which lasted for 63 minutes and covered a distance of 486 nautical miles. This phase began approximately 1 mile south west of Pieve del Cairo, a town in the Lombardia region of Italy.
As the aircraft approached its destination, it began its enroute descent from an altitude of 38,243 ft asl to 1,404 ft asl, a decrease of 36,839 feet in 21 minutes, covering a distance of 114 nautical miles. The descent started 26 miles north of Pantelleria, a town in the Sicilia region of Italy. The final approach to runway 26 at LICD Lampedusa Airport was made from the east, with the aircraft heading 261.0 ° at an altitude of 1,338 feet above ground level (agl) and a distance of 4 nautical miles from the runway.
The landing on runway 26 at LICD Lampedusa Airport was successful, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 132 knots, which was slightly faster than the recommended threshold speed of 137 knots. The touchdown point was 90 meters beyond the touchdown zone, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 28 °C and a wind speed of 23 knots from a direction of 330 °, resulting in a crosswind of 22 knots and a headwind of 8 knots.
Following the landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, taking approximately 1 minute to cover a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 752 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 117 minutes. The aircraft used a total of 5,111 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Airbus A320 successfully landed at Lampedusa Airport (LICD) on runway 26, achieving a score of 98.0%. The aircraft approached the runway from the east, heading 261.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,338 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot maintained a good threshold height, which is a crucial aspect of a safe landing.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's threshold speed was recorded at 137 knots, which is within the acceptable range. However, the touchdown speed of 132 knots was slightly higher than the ideal speed, indicating that the pilot may have been able to flare the aircraft more effectively to achieve a smoother touchdown. The touchdown rate of -224 feet per minute (fpm) was considered fair, suggesting that the pilot could have managed the descent more efficiently.
The landing distance of 1,180 meters was 66% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. This indicates that the pilot executed a well-planned and controlled approach, taking into account the wind conditions and the aircraft's performance characteristics. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, which is essential for a safe and controlled landing.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 28°C and a wind speed of 23 knots from 330°. The crosswind component was 22 knots, while the headwind component was 8 knots. Despite these challenging conditions, the pilot successfully managed the aircraft's approach and landing, demonstrating excellent flying skills and situational awareness.
During the rollout phase, the aircraft's alignment was very good, indicating that the pilot maintained control of the aircraft and avoided any deviations from the centerline. Overall, the landing was considered successful, with the pilot achieving a high score of 98.0% and demonstrating a high level of proficiency in executing a safe and controlled landing.
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