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Slow the descent speed
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 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 3,168 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 419 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with the aircraft, an Airbus A319, taxiing from the parking area to the runway at KACK Nantucket Memorial Airport. This process took 14 minutes and covered a distance of 4 nautical miles. The departure roll took place on runway 06, with the aircraft taking off after covering 59% of the runway's length. The takeoff distance was 1,032 meters, and the liftoff speed was 146 knots.
As the aircraft climbed, it started at an altitude of 1,104 feet above sea level and reached a maximum altitude of 21,085 feet above sea level, an increase of 19,981 feet in just 6 minutes. This climb covered a distance of 24 nautical miles. The enroute climb began 1 mile northeast of KACK Nantucket Memorial Airport, near Nantucket, Massachusetts.
Following the initial climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which started 4 miles south of New Seabury, Massachusetts. This phase lasted for 7 minutes and covered a distance of 36 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its descent, starting 2 miles east of Rehoboth, Massachusetts, and descending from 20,921 feet above sea level to 18,181 feet above sea level, a decrease of 2,740 feet in just 3 minutes. This descent covered a distance of 17 nautical miles.
The aircraft then entered another level cruise phase, which started 1 mile northeast of North Smithfield, Rhode Island, and lasted for 3 minutes, covering a distance of 17 nautical miles. The descent phase began again, this time overhead Oxford, Massachusetts, where the aircraft descended from 18,168 feet above sea level to 5,548 feet above sea level, a decrease of 12,621 feet in 7 minutes. This descent covered a distance of 32 nautical miles.
The aircraft then entered another level cruise phase, which started 1 mile northwest of Shutesbury, Massachusetts, and lasted for 2 minutes, covering a distance of 6 nautical miles. The descent phase began once more, this time 1 mile south of Millers Falls, Massachusetts, where the aircraft descended from 5,531 feet above sea level to 1,523 feet above sea level, a decrease of 4,009 feet in 8 minutes. This descent covered a distance of 18 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 23 at KCEF Westover Metropolitan Airport/Westover Air Reserve Base began from the northeast, with the aircraft heading 214.0 degrees at 4 nautical miles and 1,278 feet above ground level. The landing took place on runway 23, which had a length of 3,168 meters. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was slightly above the target speed at 129 knots.
The touchdown distance was good at 420 meters, but the touchdown speed was a little fast at 121 knots. The touchdown rate was smooth at -123 feet per minute. However, the runway touchdown position was misaligned by 10.3 meters from the centerline. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were a temperature of -5 degrees Celsius, with a wind speed of 12 knots at 210 degrees. The crosswind was 1 knot, and the headwind was 12 knots.
The total landing distance was 1,228 meters, which was 39% of the runway's length. The runway rollout alignment was slightly misaligned by 9.8 meters from the centerline. After landing, the aircraft taxiied to the parking area, taking 3 minutes and covering less than 1 nautical mile.
The total flight distance was 159 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 48 minutes. The aircraft used 1,745 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Airbus A319 successfully landed at KCEF Westover Metropolitan Airport / Westover Air Reserve Base, achieving a score of 96.0%. The aircraft approached the runway from the north-east, heading 214.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,278 feet above ground level (agl).
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on runway 23, which has a length of 3,168 meters. The threshold height was good, but the threshold speed was slightly above the target at 129 knots. The touchdown distance was within acceptable limits at 420 meters. However, the touchdown speed of 121 knots was a little fast, indicating that the pilot may have been able to flare the aircraft more effectively to reduce the touchdown speed.
The touchdown rate was smooth at -123 feet per minute (fpm), which is a good indication of the pilot's ability to control the aircraft's descent. However, the runway touchdown position was misaligned by 10.3 meters from the centreline, which may have been due to a slight deviation in the pilot's approach path.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of -5°C and a wind speed of 12 knots from 210°. The crosswind component was minimal at 1 knot, while the headwind component was 12 knots. These conditions were relatively favorable for landing, and the pilot was able to maintain control of the aircraft throughout the approach and landing.
The total landing distance was 1,228 meters, which is 39% of the runway length. This is a relatively short landing distance, indicating that the pilot was able to bring the aircraft to a stop quickly and efficiently. However, the runway rollout alignment was slightly misaligned by 9.8 meters from the centreline, which may have been due to a slight deviation in the pilot's control inputs during the rollout phase.
Overall, the landing was successful, and the pilot demonstrated good control and decision-making skills throughout the approach and landing. However, there were some minor deviations from the ideal landing parameters, which may be addressed through further training and practice.
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