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A crosswind landing is a geometry problem. The air mass you're flying in is moving sideways across the runway, and you need your ground track down the centreline with your wheels aligned to it at the moment of contact. There are two techniques that will help, the crab and the sideslip.
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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 1,580 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,580 m of the 3,344 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 495 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a taxiing period from the parking to the runway, which took 15 minutes and covered a distance of 3 nautical miles. The aircraft, Vueling's EC-MGZ, then departed from runway 16R at Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (LIRF). The takeoff distance was 1,697 meters, which accounted for 43% of the runway. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 162 knots.
The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 16 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 15 knots at 140 degrees. The crosswind component was 6 knots, while the headwind component was 14 knots. The aircraft then began its enroute climb, which started overhead Fiumicino, Italy. During this phase, the aircraft climbed from an altitude of 1,028 feet above sea level to 34,303 feet above sea level, an increase of 33,276 feet in 22 minutes, covering a distance of 115 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise phase began overhead Greve in Chianti, Italy, and lasted for 45 minutes, covering a distance of 315 nautical miles. The aircraft then started its enroute descent, which began 1 mile east of Le Deschaux, France. During this phase, the aircraft descended from 34,410 feet above sea level to 25,868 feet above sea level, a decrease of 8,542 feet in 5 minutes, covering a distance of 36 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise phase resumed 1 mile north of Prenois, France, and lasted for 2 minutes, covering a distance of 10 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its next descent, which started 4 miles south east of Baigneux-les-Juifs, France. During this phase, the aircraft descended from 25,897 feet above sea level to 17,162 feet above sea level, a decrease of 8,735 feet in 7 minutes, covering a distance of 39 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise phase resumed again, this time 1 mile west of Cheney, France, and lasted for 2 minutes, covering a distance of 9 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its next descent, which started 2 miles south west of Vergigny, France. During this phase, the aircraft descended from 17,165 feet above sea level to 4,073 feet above sea level, a decrease of 13,092 feet in 14 minutes, covering a distance of 66 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise phase resumed once more, this time overhead Cheptainville, France, and lasted for 2 minutes, covering a distance of 6 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its final descent, which started overhead Saint-Maurice-Montcouronne, France. During this phase, the aircraft descended from 3,916 feet above sea level to 1,562 feet above sea level, a decrease of 2,354 feet in 3 minutes, covering a distance of 8 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 06 at Paris-Orly Airport (LFPO) was made from the south west, heading 62.0 degrees at 4 nautical miles and 1,267 feet above ground level. The landing was successful, with the touchdown point being 75 meters beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed was 132 knots, which was good, and the touchdown rate was -178 feet per minute, which was also good. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, and the runway rollout alignment was also very good.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 3 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 6 knots at 16 degrees. The crosswind
Aircraft Vueling EC-MGZ successfully landed at LFPO Paris-Orly Airport, showcasing a high level of proficiency in its flight operations. The aircraft approached the runway from the southwest, aligning itself with a heading of 62.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,267 feet above ground level (agl). This precise approach was a testament to the pilot's skill and attention to detail.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on runway 06, which has a length of 3,344 meters. The threshold height was satisfactory, and the threshold speed was maintained at a good 139 knots. The touchdown point was located 75 meters beyond the designated touchdown zone, which is a relatively minor deviation. The touchdown speed of 132 knots was also within acceptable limits, and the touchdown rate of -178 feet per minute (fpm) was well within the desired range.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 3°C and a gentle wind of 6 knots from a direction of 16°. The crosswind component was minimal at 4 knots, while the headwind component was also 4 knots. These conditions were favorable for a smooth landing, and the aircraft's performance was not significantly impacted by the wind.
The total landing distance of 1,495 meters was 45% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. This indicates that the pilot was able to maintain a high level of control and precision throughout the landing process. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, suggesting that the aircraft was able to maintain its alignment with the runway after touchdown.
Overall, the landing of Vueling EC-MGZ at LFPO Paris-Orly Airport was a textbook example of a well-executed landing. The pilot's skill and attention to detail were evident throughout the approach and landing phases, and the aircraft's performance was impressive given the local weather conditions.
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