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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 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 11,060 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,513 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 A321N aircraft. The pre-flight taxiing process from the parking area to the runway took approximately 14 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft departed from runway 17R at the Reno Tahoe International Airport (KRNO) and took off with a takeoff distance of 7,289 feet, which accounted for 81% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 165 knots.
The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 38°F and a wind speed of 0 knots at 0 degrees. The aircraft climbed from an initial altitude of 5,459 feet above sea level to a maximum altitude of 23,333 feet above sea level, covering a distance of 49 nautical miles in 11 minutes. The enroute climb started approximately 1 mile south of the Reno Tahoe International Airport.
During the enroute phase, the aircraft underwent several level cruises and descents. The first level cruise started overhead Saint Helena, California, and lasted for 4 minutes, covering a distance of 20 nautical miles. The aircraft then began a descent from 9,068 feet above sea level to 7,180 feet above sea level, covering a distance of 18 nautical miles in 4 minutes. This descent started approximately 4 miles southwest of Penngrove, California.
The flight continued with several level cruises and descents, with the final level cruise starting 2 miles northeast of Foster City, California, and lasting for 7 minutes, covering a distance of 18 nautical miles. The final descent started approximately 1 mile north of Milpitas, California, and ended with a landing on runway 28L at the San Francisco International Airport (KSFO).
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 49°F and a wind speed of 0 knots at 0 degrees. The aircraft landed with a touchdown speed of 133 knots and a touchdown rate of -11 feet per minute, which was considered perfect. The runway touchdown alignment was also perfect, and the total landing distance was 3,218 feet, accounting for 29% of the runway length.
The post-flight taxiing process from the runway to the parking area took approximately 2 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 251 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 70 minutes. The aircraft used a total of 6,898 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The aircraft, identified as A21N, successfully landed at San Francisco International Airport (KSFO) on runway 28L. The final approach was initiated from the southeast, heading 298.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,217 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft demonstrated excellent control and precision throughout the approach, ultimately achieving a good threshold height.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft maintained a suitable threshold speed of 140 knots, which is a critical factor in ensuring a safe and controlled landing. The touchdown distance of 1,517 feet was also within acceptable limits, indicating that the aircraft was able to slow down effectively and maintain control. The touchdown speed of 133 knots was also satisfactory, and the touchdown rate of -11 feet per minute (fpm) was perfect, signifying a smooth and controlled descent.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 49°F and no wind. This lack of wind allowed the aircraft to maintain a stable approach and landing, with no crosswind or headwind to contend with. The total landing distance of 3,218 feet was 29% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight.
The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating that the aircraft was able to maintain control and stability throughout the landing process. Overall, the landing was a success, with the aircraft demonstrating excellent control and precision throughout the approach and landing phases.
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