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Two stabilised approach gates, each with five checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,495 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 82 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with the aircraft taxiing from the parking area to the runway at Bilbao Airport, LEBB, taking approximately 10 minutes and covering a distance of 2 nautical miles. The departure roll took place on runway 12, with the aircraft lifting off at a speed of 151 knots. The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 10°C, with a wind speed of 3 knots at 89°.
As the aircraft climbed to its cruising altitude, it passed overhead Derio, Euskal Autonomia Erkidegoa, Spain, and continued to ascend to a height of 33,527 feet above sea level. This climb phase took 15 minutes and covered a distance of 77 nautical miles. The aircraft then entered a level cruise phase, which lasted for 49 minutes and covered a distance of 311 nautical miles, starting 60 miles west of Arcachon, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.
The enroute descent phase began 4 miles north of Querqueville, Normandie, France, and saw the aircraft descend from a height of 33,257 feet to 12,632 feet above sea level, a decrease of 20,625 feet in 10 minutes and covering a distance of 67 nautical miles. The aircraft then entered another level cruise phase, this time lasting only 2 minutes and covering 9 nautical miles, starting 1 mile south of East Wittering, West Sussex, England.
The final descent phase began overhead Barnham, West Sussex, England, and saw the aircraft descend from a height of 12,627 feet to 4,080 feet above sea level, a decrease of 8,547 feet in 10 minutes and covering a distance of 21 nautical miles. The aircraft then entered another level cruise phase, lasting 3 minutes and covering 13 nautical miles, starting overhead Plumpton, East Sussex, England.
The final approach to runway 26L at London Gatwick Airport, EGKK, was made from the east, with the aircraft heading 258.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,282 feet above ground level. The landing took place on runway 26L, which had a length of 2,495 meters. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 5°C, with a wind speed of 4 knots at 199°.
The touchdown distance was good at 84 meters, and the threshold speed was good at 132 knots. However, the touchdown speed was a little fast at 130 knots, and the touchdown rate was heavy at -607 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, and the runway rollout alignment was also very good.
The total landing distance was 1,187 meters, which was 48% of the runway length. The taxiing to the parking area from the runway took approximately 9 minutes and covered a distance of 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 516 nautical miles, taking a total of 115 minutes, and the aircraft used 4,015 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Airbus A320 has successfully landed at London Gatwick Airport, achieving a score of 95.0%. The aircraft was approaching runway 26L from the east, heading 258.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,282 feet above ground level.
The pilot executed a precise final approach, taking into account the local weather conditions. The temperature was 5°C, and the wind was blowing at 4 knots from 199°. This resulted in a crosswind of 3 knots and a headwind of 2 knots. Despite these conditions, the pilot maintained good control of the aircraft, ensuring a smooth and stable descent.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft landed on the runway threshold at a speed of 132 knots, which was within the acceptable threshold speed range. The touchdown distance was also satisfactory, measuring 84 meters. However, the touchdown speed of 130 knots was slightly higher than the recommended speed, indicating a slight deviation from the optimal landing procedure.
The aircraft's rate of descent upon touchdown was heavy, measuring -607 feet per minute. This may be attributed to the pilot's decision to prioritize a smooth touchdown over a more gradual descent. Nevertheless, the runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating that the pilot maintained control of the aircraft's direction and orientation during the landing.
The total landing distance was 1,187 meters, which accounted for 48% of the runway length. This is a relatively short landing distance, suggesting that the pilot executed a precise and controlled approach. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating that the pilot maintained control of the aircraft's direction and speed during the rollout phase.
Overall, the Airbus A320's landing at London Gatwick Airport was a success, with the pilot demonstrating good control and precision throughout the approach and landing phases. However, there is room for improvement in terms of touchdown speed and rate of descent.
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