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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 3,082 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 363 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The Airbus A319 took off from runway 24 at Edinburgh Airport, EGPH, with a departure roll distance of 1,180 meters, which was 55% of the runway's length. At lift-off speed of 155 knots, the aircraft left the ground with a local wind of 15 knots at 190 degrees, resulting in a crosswind of 12 knots and a headwind of 10 knots.
The enroute climb began overhead Ratho Station, the City of Edinburgh, Scotland, where the aircraft was flying at 1,127 feet above sea level and climbed to 5,965 feet above sea level in just 3 minutes, covering a distance of 11 nautical miles. This was the first of several enroute climbs and level cruises that the aircraft would embark on during the flight.
As the aircraft continued its journey, it climbed from 5,960 feet above sea level to a cruising altitude of 36,047 feet above sea level over Cambuslang, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. This climb was the most significant one, with a gain of 30,086 feet above sea level in 18 minutes, covering a distance of 111 nautical miles.
After a series of level cruises, including one that lasted 16 minutes and covered 209 nautical miles, the aircraft began its descent from a cruising altitude of 36,765 feet above sea level to 15,962 feet above sea level over Bredgar, Kent, England. It then continued its descent from 15,992 feet above sea level to 2,365 feet above sea level over Melsen, Flanders, Belgium, in just 12 minutes, covering a distance of 45 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 25L at Brussels Airport was made from the east, heading 250.0 degrees at an altitude of 1,295 feet above ground level and a distance of 4 nautical miles from the threshold. The aircraft landed smoothly on the runway, with a touchdown speed of 128 knots, which was good. The touchdown distance of 364 meters was also good, and the touchdown rate, although hard, was within acceptable limits.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were a temperature of 23 degrees Celsius and a wind of 14 knots at 270 degrees, with a crosswind of 5 knots and a headwind of 13 knots. The runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned from the centerline by 9.3 meters, and the runway rollout alignment was also slightly misaligned by 10.7 meters from the centerline.
In the end, the Airbus A319 successfully landed at Brussels Airport, EBBR, covering a total distance of 523 nautical miles in 2 hours and 39 minutes, using 3,707 kilograms of fuel. Taxiing to the parking from the runway took 5 minutes, covering less than a nautical mile.
The Airbus A319 safely landed on runway 25L at EBBR Brussels Airport, achieving a impressive 93.4% score. The aircraft was approaching the runway from the east, flying at a heading of 250.0 degrees at a distance of 4 nautical miles and 1,295 feet above ground level. This suggests a stable and controlled descent prior to touching down on the runway.
The pilots demonstrated good judgment in executing the landing, with a threshold height of unknown value. However, it was reported that the threshold speed of 128 knots was satisfactory, indicating the aircraft was on speed to touch down smoothly. The touchdown distance of 364 meters was also within acceptable limits, indicating the pilots maintained a suitable approach path angle to shorten the distance to the runway.
Unfortunately, touchdown occurred with a hard rate of -433 feet per minute (fpm), which could potentially indicate an aggressive or abrupt touchdown. However, the touchdown speed of 121 knots was a reasonable speed for such a landing. It should be noted that touchdown speeds of 121-135 knots are typically acceptable for a successful landing.
The aircraft touched down 9.3 meters off-centerline, which, although not ideal, does not pose a significant threat to the aircraft or the runway. Considering the local weather conditions, with a wind of 14 knots at 270 degrees and a crosswind of only 5 knots, this slight deviation may be attributed to factors outside of the pilots' control.
Upon rollout, the pilots encountered difficulty in maintaining alignment with the runway centerline, overshooting by 10.7 meters. Despite this, the aircraft safely rolled out, and the pilots managed to bring it to a stop at a distance of 1,334 meters, or approximately 43% of the runway's total length. This suggests the pilots successfully executed the go-around if necessary.
Overall, the Airbus A319's successful landing on runway 25L at EBBR Brussels Airport, despite a few minor deviations, showcases the competence of the pilots involved. With some adjustments to their approach and touchdown techniques, they can further improve their performance and approach the 100% mark. Nonetheless, the safe execution of the landing is a testament to the skill and expertise of the pilots involved.
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