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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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The threshold, the flare and the hold-off. The approach that led to it is the stabilisation gates below.
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.
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,806 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 529 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with the aircraft, an Airbus A320, taxiing from the parking area to the runway at HECA Cairo International Airport. This process took 11 minutes and covered a distance of 3 nautical miles. The departure roll took place on runway 05R, and the takeoff distance was 1,709 meters, which accounted for 43% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 175 knots.
As the aircraft took off, it encountered local weather conditions with a temperature of 24 degrees Celsius and wind blowing at 11 knots from a direction of 40 degrees. The crosswind component was 2 knots, while the headwind component was 11 knots. After departing from HECA Cairo International Airport, the enroute climb began 2 miles east of the airport, with the aircraft ascending from an altitude of 1,493 feet above sea level to 34,396 feet above sea level. This climb, which covered a distance of 143 nautical miles, took 14 minutes and resulted in an increase of 32,904 feet in altitude.
Following the enroute climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which started 25 miles northeast of Al Bawiti, Egypt. This phase lasted for 53 minutes and covered a distance of 1,198 nautical miles. The enroute descent phase began 22 miles northeast of FTTL Bol-Berim Airport in Chad, with the aircraft descending from an altitude of 34,743 feet above sea level to 2,268 feet above sea level. This descent, which covered a distance of 91 nautical miles, took 19 minutes and resulted in a decrease of 32,475 feet in altitude.
As the aircraft approached its destination, FTTJ N'Djamena International Airport, it began its final approach to runway 05 from the southwest, heading at an angle of 46.0 degrees at an altitude of 1,288 feet above ground level and a distance of 4 nautical miles from the runway. The landing took place on runway 05, which had a length of 2,806 meters. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was also satisfactory at 135 knots.
The touchdown point was 117 meters beyond the touchdown zone, and the touchdown speed was 128 knots, which was within the acceptable range. The touchdown rate was also good at -178 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 36 degrees Celsius and wind blowing at 7 knots from a direction of 310 degrees. The crosswind component was 7 knots, while the tailwind component was 1 knot.
The total landing distance was 1,135 meters, which accounted for 40% of the runway. After landing, the aircraft taxiied to the parking area, which took 2 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 1,441 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 99 minutes. The aircraft used a total of -288 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Airbus A320 successfully landed at FTTJ N'Djamena International Airport, showcasing exceptional piloting skills and adherence to standard operating procedures. The aircraft approached the runway from the southwest, aligning itself with the runway at a heading of 46.0°, approximately 4 nautical miles away and at an altitude of 1,288 feet above ground level.
Upon reaching the final approach, the pilots maintained a steady speed and altitude, ensuring a smooth transition to the runway. The touchdown speed of 135 knots was well within the acceptable range, and the aircraft landed on the runway with a good threshold height. The touchdown point was 117 meters beyond the designated touchdown zone, which is a relatively minor deviation but still within the acceptable limits.
The landing distance of 1,135 meters, accounting for 40% of the runway length, is a testament to the pilots' skill and control. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the aircraft was properly aligned with the runway centerline. The rollout alignment was also flawless, demonstrating the pilots' ability to maintain control and stability during the critical phase of landing.
The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 36°C and a wind speed of 7 knots at 310°, presented a moderate challenge to the pilots. However, they successfully managed the crosswind and tailwind components, which were 7 knots and 1 knot, respectively. The touchdown speed of 128 knots and the rate of descent of -178 feet per minute were both within the acceptable limits, further highlighting the pilots' expertise and attention to detail.
Overall, this landing demonstrates the Airbus A320's capabilities and the pilots' exceptional skills in navigating challenging weather conditions and adhering to standard operating procedures. The successful landing at FTTJ N'Djamena International Airport is a credit to the pilots and the aircraft's design.
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