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Arrival
Hold the aim point and wait for the speed to bleed before raising the nose, starting the flare within the normal band instead of 51 ft.
What happened: The flare began at 51 ft, 5.7 ft earlier than the normal band.
Watch for: Radio altimeter: start the flare within the normal flare band
See Arrival Landing
Ground effect becomes significant below about one wingspan of height. A Cessna 172, with a 36 ft span, enters ground effect at flare height - the float it feels in the hold-off is ground effect arriving on cue. An A320, with a span around 117 ft, has been in ground effect since before the threshold and there is no sudden cushion to feel, only a gradual reduction in induced drag that lengthens any float you allow.
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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: off the centreline.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 7,005 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,527 ft 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 6 minutes and covered a distance of 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, an Airbus A321, then departed from runway 22L at KORD Chicago O'Hare International Airport. The takeoff distance was 5,768 feet, which accounted for 72% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 154 knots.
The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 95 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 4 knots from a direction of 210 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind of 1 knot and a headwind of 4 knots. The aircraft then began its enroute climb, starting 1 mile southeast of Bensenville, Illinois. The climb took 24 minutes and covered a distance of 161 nautical miles, during which the aircraft ascended from an altitude of 1,711 feet above sea level to 34,711 feet.
Following the enroute climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which started 4 miles northwest of Morenci, Michigan. This phase lasted for 49 minutes and covered a distance of 375 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its enroute descent, starting 2 miles southwest of Kelayres, Pennsylvania. The descent took 17 minutes and covered a distance of 97 nautical miles, during which the aircraft descended from an altitude of 35,234 feet to 3,461 feet.
The aircraft then entered another level cruise phase, which started overhead Maspeth, New York. This phase lasted for 5 minutes and covered a distance of 16 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its final descent, starting 3 miles southeast of Mamaroneck, New York. The descent took 3 minutes and covered a distance of 10 nautical miles, during which the aircraft descended from an altitude of 3,215 feet to 685 feet.
The final approach to runway 22 at KLGA LaGuardia Airport was made from the northeast, with a heading of 211.0 degrees at an altitude of 664 feet above ground level and a distance of 2 nautical miles from the runway. The landing was made on a runway length of 7,005 feet, with a good threshold height. The threshold speed was also good at 143 knots.
The touchdown point was 174 feet beyond the touchdown zone, and the touchdown speed was a little fast at 138 knots. The touchdown rate was fair at -217 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the runway rollout alignment was also perfect after the landing.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 81 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 6 knots from a direction of 180 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind of 3 knots and a headwind of 6 knots. The total landing distance was 4,379 feet, which accounted for 63% of the runway.
The taxiing period from the runway to the parking took 6 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 665 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 113 minutes. The aircraft used 11,484 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The Airbus A321 successfully landed at LaGuardia Airport's runway 22, achieving a high score of 99.0%. The aircraft approached the runway from the northeast, heading 211.0° at 2 nautical miles and 664 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot maintained a good threshold height, which is a crucial aspect of a safe landing.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft landed at a speed of 138 knots, which was slightly faster than the recommended threshold speed of 143 knots. However, this minor deviation did not significantly impact the overall performance of the landing. The touchdown point was 174 feet beyond the touchdown zone, which is a relatively minor deviation and can be considered acceptable.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 81°F and a gentle headwind of 6 knots from a direction of 180°. The crosswind component was minimal at 3 knots, which made the landing even smoother. The total landing distance of 4,379 feet was 63% of the runway length, indicating that the aircraft had sufficient runway remaining for a safe stop.
One of the notable aspects of this landing was the perfect runway touchdown alignment, which is a critical factor in ensuring a safe and controlled landing. The pilot's ability to maintain alignment with the runway during the final approach and touchdown was impressive. Additionally, the runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating that the pilot had maintained control of the aircraft throughout the landing process.
Overall, the Airbus A321's landing at LaGuardia Airport's runway 22 was a success, with the pilot demonstrating excellent skills and control throughout the approach and touchdown. The minor deviations in speed and touchdown point were not significant enough to impact the overall performance of the landing, and the favorable weather conditions made the landing even smoother.
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