TNCM to TNCM Flight Report - Airbus A320

Flight from TNCM to TNCM

Thursday, 12 December 2024 01:09

Minutes 17

23 nm

Fuel 723 kg

Airbus A320

Departure

Runway 10 at TNCM

Princess Juliana International Airport

Saint Martin, Arrondissement de Saint-Martin-Saint-Barthelemy, Saint Martin

Altitude

10 ft asl

Weight

47,026 kg

Fuel

2,997 kg

Temperature

26 °C

Wind Speed

12 kt

Wind Direction

40.0 °

Headwind

9 kt

Crosswind

8 kt

Arrival

Runway 10 at TNCM

Princess Juliana International Airport

Saint Martin Arrondissement de Saint-Martin-Saint-Barthelemy, Saint Martin

10 ft asl

Altitude

46,304 kg

Weight

2,274 kg

Fuel

26 °C

Temperature

11 kt

Wind Speed

39.8 °

Wind Direction

8 kt

Headwind

7 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 75.47%

Departure Score 94.94%

Enroute Score 65.77%

Arrival Score 65.7%

The flight in the Airbus A320 from TNCM Princess Juliana International Airport included taxiing from the parking to the runway, which took 6 minutes and covered less than 1 nm. The departure from runway 10 involved a takeoff distance of 842 m, with a liftoff speed of 164 kn. The local weather at the time indicated a temperature of 28 °C, with a wind speed of 15 kn at 40 °, resulting in a crosswind of 10 kn and headwind of 11 kn.

The departure climb from runway 10 involved reaching various altitudes, starting at 50 ft agl, then climbing to 400 ft agl, and finally reaching 1,000 ft agl before transitioning into an enroute climb. The enroute climb began overhead TNCM Princess Juliana International Airport, climbing from 1,019 ft asl to 9,331 ft asl in 3 minutes and covering 3 nm.

The enroute descent started 1 mile northeast of Marigot, descending from 9,405 ft asl to 1,888 ft asl in 6 minutes and covering 10 nm. The flight also included a brief enroute level cruise, lasting 3 minutes and covering 5 nm, before the final approach to runway 10 at TNCM Princess Juliana International Airport from the west.

The landing on runway 10 involved a touchdown point that was very long, using more than 50% of the available runway. The touchdown speed of 143 kn was a little fast, and the touchdown rate was very heavy at -848 ft/m. The touchdown position was misaligned by 14.1 m from the centerline. The total landing distance was 2,064 m, which was 90% of the runway length, with the runway rollout alignment misaligned by 25.8 m from the centerline.

After exiting the runway, the average speed was 22 kn. The total flight distance covered was 23 nm, taking 17 minutes, and using 723 kg of fuel. Overall, the flight in the Airbus A320 included various aspects of taxiing, takeoff, climb, descent, cruise, and landing, showcasing the performance of the aircraft in different phases of the flight.

Flight Map

Replay this flight in 3D — the full flight path over the terrain with every stage, event and score along the route.

Flight Stages TNCM to TNCM

Click on a stage to view more detailed information

Departure Taxi

100 %

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 6 minutes and covered less than 1 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 7 kn 0 kn min to max 11 kn	0		11 kn
100 %	Average speed turning corners 0 kn max 0 kn	0		0 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 1.00 g min to max 1.00 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Average pitch angle -0.0 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.0 °	-0.0		-0.0 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.0		0.1 °
Info	Battery Master On at 01:09:03
Info	Engine 2 Started at 01:09:03
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 01:09:03
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 01:09:03
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 01:09:03
Info	Landing Gear Down at 01:09:03
Info	Parking Brake On at 01:09:03
Info	Engine 1 Started at 01:09:54
Info	Parking Brake Off at 01:10:50
Info	Parking Brake On at 01:11:01
Info	Parking Brake Off at 01:11:06
Info	Parking Brake On at 01:11:08
Info	Parking Brake Off at 01:11:18
Info	Parking Brake On at 01:11:22
Info	Parking Brake Off at 01:11:44
Info	Parking Brake On at 01:11:45
Info	Parking Brake Off at 01:12:49
Info	Parking Brake On at 01:13:48
Info	Parking Brake Off at 01:14:03
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 01:14:27
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 01:14:35

Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 10 at TNCM Princess Juliana International Airport, Average speed was 7 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 12 kn 0 kn min to max 40 kn	10		40 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 0.1 ° -0.6 ° min to max 0.4 °	-0.0		0.4 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.0		0.3 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.01 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Parking Brake On at 01:17:06
Info	Parking Brake Off at 01:17:07

Departure Roll

80.36 %

Departure roll runway 10 at TNCM Princess Juliana International Airport. Takeoff distance 842 m 37 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 164 kn. Local weather - Temperature 28 °C. Wind 15 kn at 40 °. Crosswind: 10 kn Headwind: 11 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 842 m 37 % of runway
72.37 %	Liftoff speed was 164 kn Target 154 kn
79.43 %	Runway alignment max 14.42 m 5.73 m left to 8.69 m right	-6.01		5.73 m
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.97 g min to max 1.11 g	1.00		1.11 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 0.6 ° 0.3 ° min to max 5.0 °	0.4		5.0 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.8 °	0.3		0.8 °
0 %	Landing Lights at 01:17:12
0 %	Strobe Lights at 01:17:15

Departure Climb 1

99.89 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 10 TNCM Princess Juliana International Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.4 ° -0.5 ° min to max -0.4 °	-0.4		-0.5 °
100 %	Average speed 167 kn 165 kn min to max 171 kn	165		171 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 1.2 ° 0.9 ° min to max 1.5 °	0.9		1.5 °
98.86 %	Average g force 1.44 g 1.15 g min to max 1.54 g	1.15		1.53 g
Info	Average VSI 737 ft/m 200 ft/m min to max 1,416 ft/m	200		1,416 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 16 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 43 ft agl	0		43 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 10.1 ° 5.5 ° min to max 13.3 °	5.5		13.3 °
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 01:17:28

Departure Climb 2

99.91 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 10 TNCM Princess Juliana International Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.5 ° -0.5 ° min to max -0.4 °	-0.5		-0.4 °
100 %	Average speed 176 kn 172 kn min to max 180 kn	172		180 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 1.7 ° 1.4 ° min to max 2.0 °	1.6		1.9 °
99.14 %	Average g force 1.38 g 0.99 g min to max 1.53 g	1.53		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI 2,328 ft/m 1,496 ft/m min to max 3,996 ft/m	1,496		3,996 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 109 ft agl 47 ft agl min to max 364 ft agl	47		364 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 14.0 ° 13.5 ° min to max 14.3 °	13.5		14.2 °
Info	Taxi Lights Switched Off at 01:17:36
Info	Landing Gear Up at 01:17:36

Departure Climb 3

94.55 %

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 10 TNCM Princess Juliana International Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.2 ° min to max 0.1 °	-0.2		0.1 °
100 %	Average speed 185 kn 179 kn min to max 191 kn	179		188 kn
72.76 %	Average bank angle 5.3 ° 0.5 ° min to max 12.4 °	1.7		12.4 °
100 %	Average g force 0.97 g 0.94 g min to max 1.03 g	0.94		0.99 g
100 %	Landing gear up
Info	Average VSI 4,175 ft/m 4,062 ft/m min to max 4,295 ft/m	4,062		4,295 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 674 ft agl 432 ft agl min to max 922 ft agl	432		922 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 14.2 ° 13.9 ° min to max 14.4 °	14.1		14.4 °

Enroute Climb

60 %

Enroute climb started overhead TNCM Princess Juliana International Airport Saint Martin (Arrondissement de Saint-Martin-Saint-Barthelemy, Saint Martin). Climbing from 1,019 ft asl to 9,331 ft asl, an increase of 8,312 ft in 3 minutes and covering 3 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Average speed 174 kn 113 kn min to max 208 kn	190		174 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 19.2 ° 0.1 ° min to max 29.0 °	14.4		0.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.78 g min to max 1.38 g	0.97		0.81 g
Info	Average VSI 3,337 ft/m -526 ft/m min to max 5,505 ft/m	4,310		1,158 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 6,114 ft asl 1,019 ft asl min to max 9,331 ft asl	1,019		9,331 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 14.0 ° 5.8 ° min to max 18.5 °	14.7		5.8 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Stall Warning Activated at 01:19:35
Info	Stall Warning Deactivated at 01:19:45
Info	Stall Warning Activated at 01:19:57
Info	Stall Warning Deactivated at 01:20:01

Enroute Descent

60 %

Enroute descent started 1 mile north east of Marigot (Arrondissement de Saint-Martin-Saint-Barthelemy, Saint Martin). Descent from 9,405 ft asl to 1,888 ft asl, a decrease of 7,516 ft in 6 minutes and covering 10 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Average speed 184 kn 136 kn min to max 276 kn	184		209 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 25.6 ° 1.6 ° min to max 39.5 °	6.9		38.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.12 g 0.88 g min to max 1.26 g	1.03		1.22 g
Info	Average VSI -1,212 ft/m -4,124 ft/m min to max 1,214 ft/m	950		-2,925 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 6,496 ft asl 1,888 ft asl min to max 9,701 ft asl	9,405		1,888 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.4 ° -10.1 ° min to max 7.1 °	5.0		-4.6 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
0 %	Landing Lights at 01:26:31
Info	Exceeded 250 kn below 10000 ft at 01:23:21

Enroute Level

77.31 %

Enroute level cruise started 7 miles west of TNCM Princess Juliana International Airport Saint Martin (Arrondissement de Saint-Martin-Saint-Barthelemy, Saint Martin) and lasted 3 minutes, covering 5 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
91.04 %	Average altitude 1,870 ft asl 1,282 ft asl min to max 2,773 ft asl	1,840		1,282 ft asl
0 %	Average speed 162 kn 110 kn min to max 239 kn	212		131 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 14.6 ° 0.2 ° min to max 38.3 °	38.3		4.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.10 g 0.78 g min to max 1.49 g	1.31		1.01 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle 5.8 ° -4.5 ° min to max 13.5 °	-4.5		4.7 °
Info	Landing Gear Down at 01:26:43
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 01:27:05
Info	Stall Warning Activated at 01:27:36
Info	Stall Warning Deactivated at 01:27:41

Arrival Final 3

69.69 %

Approaching runway 10 at TNCM Princess Juliana International Airport from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 1,260 ft agl to 899 ft agl. A decrease of 361 ft in 24 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
2.29 %	Approach angle 5.7 ° 5.4 ° min to max 6.1 ° Target 3.0 °	5.4		6.1 °
100 %	Average speed 129 kn 126 kn min to max 135 kn	131		133 kn
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.2 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.1		-0.1 °
95 %	Average bank angle 2.3 ° 0.8 ° min to max 4.8 °	4.8		0.8 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.98 g min to max 1.02 g	1.00		0.98 g
Info	Average VSI -854 ft/m -984 ft/m min to max -725 ft/m	-729		-984 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 1,092 ft agl 899 ft agl min to max 1,260 ft agl	1,260		899 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.5 ° 0.4 ° min to max 4.7 °	4.7		0.4 °
Info	Flaps Position 4 at 01:29:23

Arrival Final 2

71.65 %

Approaching runway 10 at TNCM Princess Juliana International Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 882 ft agl to 448 ft agl. A decrease of 434 ft in 22 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
10.2 %	Approach angle 6.6 ° 6.1 ° min to max 7.1 ° Target 3.0 °	6.1		7.1 °
100 %	Average speed 137 kn 128 kn min to max 142 kn	134		139 kn
100 %	Heading variation 0.0 ° -0.6 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.0		-0.6 °
92.97 %	Average bank angle 2.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 5.6 °	0.2		2.0 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.92 g min to max 1.03 g	0.99		1.03 g
Info	Average VSI -1,168 ft/m -1,459 ft/m min to max -1,012 ft/m	-1,012		-1,411 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 679 ft agl 448 ft agl min to max 882 ft agl	882		448 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.2 ° -1.2 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.4		-1.2 °

Arrival Final 1

90.61 %

Approaching runway 10 at TNCM Princess Juliana International Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 425 ft agl to 167 ft agl. A decrease of 257 ft in 9 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
62.8 %	Approach angle 7.9 ° 7.2 ° min to max 8.8 ° Target 3.0 °	7.2		8.8 °
100 %	Average speed 140 kn 136 kn min to max 144 kn	141		144 kn
98.8 %	Heading variation -0.4 ° -0.5 ° min to max -0.2 °	-0.5		-0.2 °
91.48 %	Average bank angle 3.5 ° 1.4 ° min to max 6.2 °	2.8		1.4 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.95 g min to max 1.02 g	1.00		1.02 g
Info	Average VSI -1,520 ft/m -1,668 ft/m min to max -1,368 ft/m	-1,368		-1,668 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 298 ft agl 167 ft agl min to max 425 ft agl	425		167 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -2.1 ° -2.6 ° min to max -1.6 °	-1.6		-2.6 °

Arrival Landing

49.43 %

Landing on runway 10 at TNCM Princess Juliana International Airport, runway length 2,295 m. Threshold height at 128 ft agl was excessively over target. Threshold speed was slightly above target at 143 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was slightly above target at 143 kn. Target 135 kn
0 %	Target 50 ft agl
0 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation 0.3 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.4 °	-0.1		0.4 °
94.28 %	Average bank angle 4.2 ° 0.4 ° min to max 4.8 °	0.4		4.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.15 g 1.01 g min to max 1.33 g	1.01		1.33 g
Info	Average speed 144 kn 143 kn min to max 147 kn	143		143 kn
Info	Average VSI -1,381 ft/m -1,653 ft/m min to max -848 ft/m	-1,653		-848 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 34 ft agl 3 ft agl min to max 128 ft agl	128		3 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.5 ° -2.8 ° min to max 4.9 °	-2.8		4.9 °

Arrival Touchdown

80.73 %

Touchdown point was very long using more than 50% of available runway. Touchdown speed at 143 kn was a little fast. Touchdown rate was very heavy at -848 ft/m. Runway touchdown position was misaligned by 14.1 m from centreline. Local weather - Temperature 28 °C. Wind 11 kn at 39 °. Crosswind: 7 kn Headwind: 8 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
74.21 %	Touchdown VSI was -848 ft/m.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 402 m Target 457 m
90 %	Speed at touchdown 143 kn Target 132 kn
59.6 %	Runway alignment max 26.94 m 0.26 m right	12.52		-14.06 m
69.08 %	Average bank angle 2.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 5.0 °	4.1		0.3 °
95.71 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.88 g min to max 1.65 g	1.33		1.42 g
80 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 129 kn 118 kn min to max 144 kn	143		118 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 5.1 ° 3.9 ° min to max 7.4 °	4.9		5.2 °
Info	Strobe Lights Switched Off at 01:30:11
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 01:30:12

Arrival Rollout

32.07 %

Total landing distance 2,064 m, 90 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was misaligned by 25.8 m from centreline.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
40.22 %	Landing distance 2,064 m 90 % of runway.
16.94 %	Runway alignment max 39.86 m 25.83 m left to 14.03 m right	-14.03		25.83 m
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.93 g min to max 1.34 g	1.34		1.01 g
Info	Average speed 105 kn 78 kn min to max 112 kn	112		78 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 6.3 ° 0.3 ° min to max 7.8 °	5.3		0.6 °
Info	Average bank angle 1.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 7.8 °	0.3		0.0 °
Info	Strobe Lights Switched Off at 01:30:25

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 22 kn

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 22 kn 1 kn min to max 67 kn	67		3 kn
Info	Average pitch angle -0.2 ° -0.6 ° min to max 0.2 °	-0.4		-0.6 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.7 °	0.1		0.1 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.01 g	1.01		1.00 g

Takeoff on runway 10 at TNCM Princess Juliana International Airport in the Airbus A320

94.94 %

100 %

Taxi

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 6 minutes and covered less than 1 nm.

Taxi Lights

100 %

Switched On

Speed

100 %

Turn Speed

100 %

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

80.36 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 842 m using 36.71 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

72.37 %

Liftoff speed was 164 kn - Target 137 kn

Alignment

79.43 %

5.73 m left to 8.69 m right

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

0 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

0 %

Switched On

100 %

Speed

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

99.89 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 10 TNCM Princess Juliana International Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

98.86 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

99.91 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 10 TNCM Princess Juliana International Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

99.14 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

94.55 %

Climb 3

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 10 TNCM Princess Juliana International Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

72.76 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 10 at TNCM Princess Juliana International Airport in the Airbus A320

Landing Score 63.21 %

Landing Summary

First and foremost, it's important to acknowledge that receiving a score of 63.2% on an aircraft landing assessment is below the desired standard. However, receiving feedback on areas that need improvement is the first step towards enhancing your skills as a pilot.

Starting with the Approach Phase, it is noted that there were issues with maintaining a proper descent path above the glideslope limit. This is crucial for a safe and controlled landing. Additionally, having a slightly higher than target threshold speed at 143 knots indicates the need for better speed management during approach.

Moving on to the Landing Phase, the excessive threshold height of 128 feet above ground level is a cause for concern as it could lead to potential safety risks. The mention of a very poor landing flare and poor bank angle stability during landing highlights the importance of achieving a smooth touchdown.

During the Touchdown Phase, the very heavy touchdown rate of -848 feet per minute is a sign of a hard landing, which can be damaging to the aircraft and uncomfortable for passengers. Additionally, landing at a speed of 143 knots, slightly above the desired speed, could have contributed to the heavy touchdown rate. Using more than 50% of the available runway for touchdown indicates a need for better runway management and planning.

Lastly, the misalignment of the runway touchdown position by 14.1 meters from the centerline is a significant deviation that needs to be corrected for safer landing procedures in the future.

In conclusion, while receiving less than satisfactory marks on your landing assessment can be disheartening, it's important to view this feedback as an opportunity for growth and improvement. By focusing on areas such as maintaining proper descent paths, speed management, flare technique, touchdown rate, and runway alignment, you can work towards achieving a higher score in future assessments. Remember, every landing is a learning experience, and with dedication and practice, you can strive towards becoming a more proficient pilot.

69.69 %

Final 3

Approaching runway 10 at TNCM Princess Juliana International Airport from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 1,260 ft agl to 899 ft agl. A decrease of 361 ft in 24 seconds.

Glideslope

2.29 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

100 %

Great heading alignment

Glideslope

2.29 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

95 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

71.65 %

Final 2

Approaching runway 10 at TNCM Princess Juliana International Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 882 ft agl to 448 ft agl. A decrease of 434 ft in 22 seconds.

Glideslope

10.2 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

100 %

Good heading alignment

Glideslope

10.2 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

92.97 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

90.61 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 10 at TNCM Princess Juliana International Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 425 ft agl to 167 ft agl. A decrease of 257 ft in 9 seconds.

Glideslope

62.8 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

98.8 %

Good heading alignment

Glideslope

62.8 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

98.8 %