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Below 10,000 ft you are typically limited to 250 kt indicated (a US rule that much of the world mirrors in some form, though not universally). This forces a deceleration around 10,000 ft whether the profile wants one or not, so plan for it rather than discovering it.
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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.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 7,158 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,257 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with the Airbus A320 taxiing from the parking area to the runway at KDEN Denver International Airport, a process that took 6 minutes and covered a distance of 1 nautical mile. The aircraft then departed from runway 34L, with a takeoff distance of 9,359 feet, which accounted for 58% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 172 knots.
As the aircraft took off, it encountered local weather conditions with a temperature of 69°F and a wind speed of 15 knots at 280°. The crosswind was 15 knots, while the headwind was 3 knots. After departing from KDEN, the aircraft began its enroute climb, which started 2 miles northwest of the airport and reached an altitude of 35,800 feet above sea level. The climb covered a distance of 99 nautical miles and took 17 minutes, with the aircraft increasing its altitude by 29,418 feet.
Following the climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which began 6 miles north of Eagle, Colorado. This phase lasted for 84 minutes and covered a distance of 582 nautical miles. The aircraft then started its enroute descent, which began 10 miles south of Mammoth Lakes, California. The descent took 26 minutes and covered a distance of 140 nautical miles, with the aircraft decreasing its altitude by 35,148 feet from 36,450 feet above sea level to 1,302 feet above sea level.
As the aircraft approached its destination, it began its final approach to runway 30L at KSJC Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport. The approach was made from the southeast, with the aircraft heading 319.0° at an altitude of 1,249 feet above ground level and a distance of 4 nautical miles from the runway. The landing was made on runway 30L, which had a length of 7,158 feet. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was slightly above the target at 144 knots.
The touchdown distance was good at 1,260 feet, but the touchdown speed was a little fast at 139 knots. The touchdown rate was fair at -285 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, and the runway rollout alignment was perfect. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were a temperature of 45°F and a wind speed of 0 knots at 360°, with no crosswind or headwind.
After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, a process that took 3 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 829 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 139 minutes. The aircraft used a total of 11,386 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The Airbus A320 successfully landed on runway 30L at KSJC Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, showcasing a high level of precision and control. The aircraft approached the runway from the southeast, heading 319.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,249 feet above ground level (agl). This final approach was executed with a high degree of accuracy, as evident from the good threshold height and very good runway touchdown alignment.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed was slightly above the target threshold speed, registering at 144 knots. However, the touchdown distance of 1,260 feet was within acceptable limits, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The touchdown speed of 139 knots was a bit faster than desired, but the aircraft's rate of descent at -285 feet per minute (fpm) was fair, suggesting a moderate rate of deceleration.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 45°F and a wind speed of 0 knots from 360°. This resulted in a zero crosswind and headwind, making the landing even more challenging and impressive. The total landing distance of 4,326 feet was 60% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight.
The most notable aspect of this landing was the perfect runway rollout alignment, indicating that the aircraft's brakes were applied smoothly and effectively, allowing the plane to come to a stop in a straight line. Overall, this landing demonstrates the exceptional skills of the pilot and the capabilities of the Airbus A320, showcasing a high level of precision, control, and safety.
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