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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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Two stabilised approach gates, each with six checks at 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
Side view — the last 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 10,619 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,025 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in question was operated by an Airbus A340-600 aircraft. The journey began with a taxiing period from the parking area to the runway, which took 11 minutes and covered a distance of 1 nautical mile. The aircraft then departed from runway 13R at KSAT San Antonio International Airport, with a takeoff distance of 4,355 feet, which accounted for 51% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 164 knots.
As the aircraft climbed out of San Antonio, it began its enroute climb, reaching an altitude of 38,984 feet above sea level. This climb phase covered a distance of 113 nautical miles and took 16 minutes. The aircraft then entered a level cruise phase, which started 9 miles west of KGOP Gatesville Municipal Airport and lasted for 45 minutes, covering a distance of 400 nautical miles.
The aircraft continued its journey, with several enroute level cruise phases and descents. One notable descent phase started 5 miles west of Billings, Missouri, and took the aircraft from 39,003 feet to 25,349 feet in 16 minutes, covering a distance of 124 nautical miles. Another descent phase started 3 miles southwest of 6MU4 Flying Shamrock Airport Mexico, Missouri, and took the aircraft from 24,832 feet to 23,995 feet in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 11 nautical miles.
The aircraft also experienced several level cruise phases, including one that started 4 miles east of IL12 Kinsey Airport Arenzville, Illinois, and lasted for 9 minutes, covering a distance of 41 nautical miles. Another level cruise phase started 1 mile east of Metamora, Illinois, and lasted for 23 minutes, covering a distance of 91 nautical miles.
As the aircraft approached its destination, it began its final descent phase, which started 18 miles northwest of New Buffalo, Michigan. The aircraft then entered a level cruise phase, which started 5 miles east of Uptown, Illinois, and lasted for 2 minutes, covering a distance of 5 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 27C at KORD Chicago O'Hare International Airport was made from the east, with a heading of 270.0 degrees at 4 nautical miles and 1,302 feet above ground level. The landing was successful, with a touchdown distance of 1,028 feet and a touchdown speed of 140 knots. The touchdown rate was firm at -329 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good.
The local weather at the time of landing was characterized by a temperature of 35 degrees Fahrenheit. The total landing distance was 3,350 feet, which accounted for 32% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was also very good. After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, which took 6 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile.
The total flight distance was 987 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 176 minutes. The aircraft used a total of 55,100 pounds of fuel during the journey.
The Airbus A340-600 successfully landed on runway 27C at KORD Chicago O'Hare International Airport, achieving a high score of 97.7%. The aircraft approached the runway from the east, heading 270.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,302 feet above ground level (agl). This precise final approach was a testament to the pilot's skill and experience.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on the runway with a speed of 141 knots, which was well within the acceptable threshold speed. The touchdown distance of 1,028 feet was also satisfactory, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The touchdown speed of 140 knots was spot on, further emphasizing the pilot's expertise in navigating the aircraft to a safe landing.
The touchdown rate of -329 feet per minute (fpm) was firm, but not excessively harsh, suggesting a controlled and stable landing. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating that the aircraft was properly aligned with the runway centerline at the moment of touchdown. This is crucial for safe and efficient landing operations.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 35°F, which did not appear to have any significant impact on the landing performance of the aircraft. The total landing distance of 3,350 feet was 32% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight.
Finally, the runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating that the aircraft was properly aligned with the runway centerline during the rollout phase. This is an important aspect of landing operations, as it helps to ensure that the aircraft remains on the runway and does not veer off course. Overall, the landing of the Airbus A340-600 on runway 27C at KORD Chicago O'Hare International Airport was a textbook example of a safe and efficient landing operation.
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