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Make small rudder corrections against a point at the far end to hold the centreline.
What happened: During the ground roll you drifted 4.8 m off the runway centreline.
Watch for: Watch runway alignment against the centreline, correcting with small rudder inputs.
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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.
Two stabilised approach gates, each with seven checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,525 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,525 m of the 2,329 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 434 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with the aircraft, an Airbus A320, taxiing from the parking area to the runway at Buffalo Niagara International Airport (KBUF). This process took 6 minutes and covered a distance of 1 nautical mile. The departure roll took place on runway 23, with the aircraft taking off after covering 56% of the runway's length. The takeoff distance was 1,304 meters, and the liftoff speed was 165 knots.
As the aircraft climbed into the air, it encountered local weather conditions with a temperature of 24°C and winds of 3 knots at 169 degrees. The crosswind was 3 knots, and the headwind was 2 knots. The enroute climb started 1 mile north of Cheektowaga, New York, and the aircraft ascended from 1,675 feet above sea level to 38,271 feet above sea level, an increase of 36,595 feet, in 21 minutes and covering 153 nautical miles.
After reaching cruising altitude, the aircraft began its level cruise 3 miles northeast of the NY53 Tri County Airways Airport West Edmeston, New York. This phase of the flight lasted 10 minutes and covered 92 nautical miles. The enroute descent started 1 mile northeast of Cheshire, Massachusetts, and the aircraft descended from 37,954 feet above sea level to 1,313 feet above sea level, a decrease of 36,642 feet, in 17 minutes and covering 95 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 04R at Logan International Airport (KBOS) was made from the south, with the aircraft heading 20.0 degrees at 4 nautical miles and 1,284 feet above ground level. The landing took place on runway 04R, which was 2,329 meters long. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was also good at 135 knots. The touchdown distance was 436 meters, and the touchdown speed was 129 knots, which was a little fast. The touchdown rate was fair at -219 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were a temperature of 27°C and winds of 4 knots at 40 degrees. The crosswind was 1 knot, and the headwind was 4 knots. The total landing distance was 1,454 meters, which was 62% of the runway's length. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect. After landing, the aircraft taxiied to the parking area, taking 8 minutes and covering less than 1 nautical mile.
The total flight distance was 348 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 63 minutes. The aircraft used 2,492 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Airbus A320 successfully landed on runway 04R at KBOS Logan International Airport, achieving a high score of 99.7%. The aircraft approached the runway from the south, heading 20.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,284 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot maintained a good threshold height, which is a critical aspect of a safe landing.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's threshold speed was within the acceptable range at 135 knots. However, the touchdown speed of 129 knots was slightly faster than ideal, which may have resulted in a slightly higher touchdown rate. The touchdown rate of -219 feet per minute (fpm) was considered fair, indicating that the aircraft touched down with a moderate amount of deceleration.
The landing distance of 1,454 meters was 62% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. This suggests that the pilot made a smooth and controlled approach, allowing the aircraft to touch down with minimal excess speed. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the aircraft was aligned with the runway centerline at the moment of touchdown.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 27°C and a gentle headwind of 4 knots. The crosswind component was minimal at 1 knot, which made the landing even more challenging. The pilot's ability to navigate the aircraft through these conditions and achieve a high score is a testament to their skill and experience.
After touchdown, the aircraft's rollout alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot maintained control of the aircraft and aligned it with the runway centerline during the rollout phase. Overall, the landing was a success, and the pilot's performance was commendable.
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