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MY FS FLIGHTS
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Departure
Make small rudder corrections against a point at the far end to hold the centreline.
What happened: During the ground roll you drifted 19 ft off the runway centreline.
Watch for: Watch runway alignment against the centreline, correcting with small rudder inputs.
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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.
Two stabilised approach gates, each with seven checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
At the 1,000 ft gate: speed below the reference speed.
At the 500 ft gate: speed below the reference speed.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 8,899 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,193 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Aircraft departed from Portland International Airport (KPDX) on runway 28L, utilizing 52% of the available runway length to achieve liftoff at a speed of 158 kt. The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 51 °F and a gentle headwind of 4 kt from a direction of 320 °.
Following a smooth departure, the aircraft began its enroute climb approximately 1 mile east of Bridgeton, Oregon, and continued to ascend to a cruising altitude of 39,002 ft. This climb phase covered a distance of 132 nm and took 19 minutes to complete. The aircraft then entered a level cruise phase, which lasted for 64 minutes and covered a distance of 528 nm. Throughout the flight, the crew made several adjustments to the aircraft's altitude, including a descent from 38,997 ft to 28,811 ft in 5 minutes, and a subsequent climb from 10,881 ft to 12,002 ft in 2 minutes.
The aircraft eventually began its final approach to runway 24R at Los Angeles International Airport (KLAX), descending from 9,958 ft to 2,110 ft in 11 minutes. The landing was executed smoothly, with a touchdown speed of 134 kt and a touchdown rate of -198 fpm. The total landing distance was 3,493 ft, which represented 39% of the available runway length. Following a successful landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, completing a total flight distance of 868 nm and utilizing 25,784 lbs of fuel in the process.
The Airbus A330-900 touched down on runway 24R at KLAX Los Angeles International Airport with a good threshold height, indicating a well-executed approach. The aircraft maintained a steady descent, and the threshold speed of 136 kt was within the acceptable range, demonstrating a high level of control and precision. As the aircraft made contact with the runway, the touchdown distance of 1,181 ft was satisfactory, but the touchdown speed of 134 kt was slightly above the optimal range, resulting in a moderate touchdown rate of -198 fpm.
The aircraft's alignment with the runway centreline was perfect, both at touchdown and during the rollout phase, showcasing the pilot's exceptional skills in maintaining directional control. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 77 °F and a gentle headwind of 2 kt, contributed to a smooth and stable approach. The aircraft's ability to adapt to the wind conditions was evident in its performance, with a crosswind of 0 kt and a negligible effect on the approach.
The total landing distance of 3,493 ft, which accounted for 39% of the runway length, was within the acceptable range. The perfect runway rollout alignment further emphasized the pilot's expertise in controlling the aircraft during the critical phases of flight. Overall, the landing was deemed highly satisfactory, with a score of 99.0%, reflecting the high level of proficiency and skill demonstrated by the crew.
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