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Slow down before tight turns
Twenty knots on a monitor produces the visual sensation of about ten. The advice to "taxi at a walking pace" cannot fix this, because your sense of walking pace is exactly the thing that's broken. Put the groundspeed readout in your scan and obey it for the next fifty flights, the way a student pilot leans on the airspeed indicator before learning to read attitude.
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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 1,696 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,696 m of the 3,045 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 304 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the Airbus A320 was a smooth and efficient journey from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Albuquerque International Sunport. The taxiing from the parking to the runway was quick, only taking 6 minutes to cover the 2 nm distance.
The departure roll on runway 30L at KMSP was successful, with a takeoff distance of 1,319 m, representing 43% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 151 knots, despite facing a crosswind of 3 knots and a headwind of 20 knots. The weather at the time of departure was relatively mild, with a temperature of 6°C.
During the enroute climb, the aircraft ascended from 1,858 ft to 33,669 ft, covering a distance of 120 nm in just 12 minutes. The level cruise that followed lasted for 50 minutes, covering 673 nm before beginning the descent.
The descent included a drop from 34,604 ft to 17,031 ft over a distance of 24 nm in 8 minutes. The subsequent short level cruise segment covered 9 nm in 2 minutes before the final descent from 16,692 ft to 7,101 ft over 27 nm in 5 minutes.
The landing on runway 21 at KABQ was a successful one, with a touchdown speed of 136 knots and a VSI of -296 ft/m. The aircraft touched down 307 m from the threshold, with a total landing distance of 1,623 m or 53% of the runway length.
After landing, it took 5 minutes to taxi from the runway back to the parking, covering a distance of 1 nm. Overall, the flight covered a total distance of 865 nm, lasting 94 minutes and consuming 5,918 kg of fuel.
Congratulations on your impressive aircraft landing score of 97.4%! Let's break down your performance in each phase of the landing process to see what worked well and what could be improved.
During the Approach Phase, you excelled in maintaining excellent glideslope alignment, which is crucial for a smooth and controlled descent towards the runway. This indicates that your maneuvering skills and decision-making were spot on during the initial stages of the landing process.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, you demonstrated good control over the threshold height and executed a great landing flare. A proper landing flare ensures a smooth transition from descent to touchdown, thereby reducing the impact on landing gear and ensuring a safe arrival on the runway.
In the Touchdown Phase, it seems like there is some room for improvement. While the touchdown rate was firm, it's important to aim for a slightly softer touchdown to minimize stress on the aircraft structure and enhance passenger comfort. Additionally, keeping the touchdown speed closer to the target can help improve overall landing efficiency.
It's worth noting that your touchdown distance was within the touchdown zone, indicating good runway awareness and judgement. However, the runway touchdown position was slightly off-center at 5.0 m from the centerline. Maintaining precise alignment during touchdown can enhance overall landing accuracy and safety.
Moving into the Rollout Phase, the runway alignment was slightly off at 6.7 m from the centerline. Ensuring proper alignment during rollout is important for taxiing and safe exit from the runway.
Overall, your landing performance was commendable, with strong points in glideslope alignment and landing flare execution. By focusing on improving touchdown technique and runway alignment, you can further enhance your landing proficiency and aim for even higher scores in future flights. Keep up the good work and continue to fine-tune your skills for smoother and more precise landings. Good luck on your next flight!
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