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Slow the descent speed
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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 1,946 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 352 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with the Airbus A320 taxiing from the parking area to the runway at Gran Canaria Airport, taking 12 minutes and covering a distance of 3 nautical miles. The aircraft then departed from runway 03L, with a takeoff distance of 1,479 meters, which was 48% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 161 knots, and the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 25 degrees Celsius, a wind speed of 20 knots at 359 degrees, resulting in a 7-knot crosswind and a 19-knot headwind.
As the aircraft climbed out of Gran Canaria Airport, it reached an altitude of 2,877 feet above sea level, an increase of 1,824 feet from the initial altitude of 1,053 feet. This climb took just 1 minute and covered a distance of 4 nautical miles. The enroute level cruise started 3 miles east of Telde, lasting 3 minutes and covering 12 nautical miles. The aircraft then began another climb, this time from 3,022 feet to 11,854 feet, an increase of 8,832 feet, in just 3 minutes and covering 17 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise resumed 30 miles west of Costa Calma, lasting 5 minutes and covering 30 nautical miles. As the aircraft approached Costa Calma, it began its descent, reducing its altitude from 11,677 feet to 1,379 feet, a decrease of 10,298 feet, in 9 minutes and covering 22 nautical miles. The final approach to runway 01 at Fuerteventura Airport was made from the south, with a heading of 2.0 degrees at 4 nautical miles and 1,309 feet above ground level.
The landing on runway 01 was successful, with a touchdown distance of 354 meters, which was good. However, the touchdown speed of 133 knots was slightly above the target speed, and the touchdown rate of -198 feet per minute was good. The runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 4.3 meters from the centerline. The local weather conditions at Fuerteventura Airport were characterized by a temperature of 22 degrees Celsius, a wind speed of 17 knots at 350 degrees, resulting in a 3-knot crosswind and a 17-knot headwind.
The total landing distance was 913 meters, which was 47% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was very good, and the aircraft was able to taxi to the parking area in just 5 minutes, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 94 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 36 minutes, with a fuel consumption of 1,413 kilograms.
The Airbus A320 successfully landed at Fuerteventura Airport, achieving a high score of 98.5%. The aircraft approached the runway from the south, heading 2.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,309 feet above ground level (agl). The final approach was made to runway 01, which has a length of 1,946 meters.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's threshold height was good, but the threshold speed was slightly above the target at 142 knots. However, the touchdown distance of 354 meters was considered good, indicating a smooth and controlled landing. The touchdown speed of 133 knots was a little fast, but the touchdown rate of -198 feet per minute (fpm) was good, suggesting a stable and controlled descent.
The runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 4.3 meters from the centerline, which may require some adjustments in the approach and landing procedures. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 22°C and a wind speed of 17 knots from 350°. The crosswind component was minimal at 3 knots, while the headwind component was 17 knots, which helped to reduce the landing distance.
The total landing distance of 913 meters was 47% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating that the aircraft's brakes were applied smoothly and effectively, and the pilot maintained control of the aircraft during the rollout phase.
Overall, the landing was successful, and the aircraft's performance was satisfactory. However, there are some areas for improvement, such as adjusting the approach and landing procedures to achieve a more accurate touchdown position and reducing the touchdown speed to meet the target.
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