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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.
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,130 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 326 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight on the Airbus A319 began with a 7-minute taxi from the parking area to the runway at EDDS Stuttgart. The departure roll took place on runway 07, with a takeoff distance of 2,113 meters, covering 70% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 154 knots. The local weather at the time of departure was 11°C with a wind of 4 knots at 160°, resulting in a crosswind of 4 knots and a headwind of 0 knots.
The enroute climb started 1 mile northwest of Neuhausen auf den Fildern in Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany. The climb took the aircraft from 2,192 feet above sea level to 37,152 feet, covering an increase of 34,960 feet in 21 minutes and 114 nautical miles.
After reaching the cruising altitude, the enroute level cruise lasted for 62 minutes, covering 397 nautical miles starting 1 mile north of Bettlach in Kanton Solothurn, Switzerland.
The enroute descent began 1 mile southeast of Luquet in Occitanie, France. The descent took the aircraft from 36,972 feet above sea level to 2,057 feet, a decrease of 34,915 feet in 29 minutes and 118 nautical miles.
The landing on runway 30 at LEBB Bilbao had a runway length of 2,130 meters. The height at threshold was 22 feet above ground level, with a speed of 157 knots at threshold. The touchdown occurred 326 meters from the threshold at a speed of 149 knots, with a vertical speed indicator showing -377 feet per minute. The local weather at the time of landing was 26°C with a wind of 9 knots at 238°, resulting in a crosswind of 8 knots and a headwind of 5 knots. The total landing distance was 1,170 meters, covering 55% of the runway.
After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area from the runway in 6 minutes, covering less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance of the journey was 638 nautical miles, with a total duration of 136 minutes and fuel consumption of 4,649 kilograms.
Firstly, congratulations on achieving a landing score of 93.0%! This is a commendable achievement and reflects the skill and proficiency of the pilot in handling the aircraft during the various phases of landing.
Let's delve into a more detailed analysis of the different phases of the landing process. Starting with the Approach Phase, it is heartening to note that the glideslope alignment was excellent. This indicates a high level of precision in the approach path of the aircraft, ensuring a smooth transition towards the runway. Additionally, maintaining the speed well above target in this phase shows a good grasp of controlling the aircraft's speed, which is crucial for a safe landing.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, it is impressive to see that the threshold height was good and the landing flare was performed very well. The threshold height plays a critical role in ensuring a smooth touchdown and the landing flare is essential for minimizing the vertical speed as the aircraft makes contact with the runway. These aspects indicate a high level of proficiency in executing the landing maneuver.
However, there are some areas that could be improved upon in the Touchdown Phase. The touchdown rate was reported to be hard, which could potentially lead to discomfort for passengers and put extra stress on the landing gear. Additionally, having the speed above target during touchdown is something to be mindful of, as it may affect the smoothness of the landing. On a positive note, the touchdown distance inside the touchdown zone and the runway touchdown position being 5.6 m from the centreline reflects good accuracy in touchdown positioning.
Finally, in the Rollout Phase, the runway alignment being 9.9 m from the centreline is an area that could be worked on for more precise alignment with the runway centerline.
Overall, while there were some areas for improvement identified in the different landing phases, achieving a score of 93.0% is a testament to the pilot's skills and commitment to safe and efficient landings. With continued practice and focus on refining these aspects, there is great potential for further improvement in future landings. Keep up the good work and continue to strive for excellence in every flight!
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