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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 1,317 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,317 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 410 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a departure roll from runway 02R at Santos Dumont Airport in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Airbus A320 took off with a takeoff distance of 653 meters, which is 50% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 143 knots, and the local weather conditions at the time of departure were a temperature of 25 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 6 knots at 40 degrees.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it began its enroute climb, which started overhead the airport. The aircraft climbed from an altitude of 960 feet above sea level to 2,129 feet above sea level, an increase of 1,169 feet in just 1 minute, covering a distance of 1 nautical mile. The climb was a steep one, demonstrating the aircraft's ability to quickly gain altitude.
After reaching its cruising altitude, the aircraft began its enroute descent, which started overhead Rio de Janeiro. The descent was from an altitude of 2,127 feet above sea level to 463 feet above sea level, a decrease of 1,664 feet in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 3 nautical miles. This descent was also steep, but the aircraft was able to maintain control and stability throughout.
As the aircraft approached the airport for landing, it began its final approach to runway 02R from the south, heading 354.0 degrees at 1 nautical mile and 443 feet above ground level. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were a temperature of 24 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 8 knots at 10 degrees.
The landing was successful, with a touchdown speed of 110 knots and a touchdown distance of 411 meters, which is a good distance considering the runway length of 1,317 meters. The touchdown rate was fair at -203 feet per minute, but the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 3.7 meters from the centerline. The total landing distance was 946 meters, which is 72% of the runway length.
After landing, the aircraft taxied to a stop, and the pilots reported that the runway rollout alignment was very good. The total flight distance was 7 nautical miles, and the flight used 356 kilograms of fuel. Overall, the flight was a successful one, with the aircraft performing well in terms of takeoff, climb, descent, and landing.
The Airbus A320 successfully landed at SBRJ Santos Dumont Airport, achieving a high score of 98.6%. The aircraft approached the runway from the south, heading 354.0° at 1 nautical mile and 443 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot maintained a good threshold height, which is a critical aspect of a safe landing.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's threshold speed was within the acceptable range at 118 knots. The touchdown distance of 411 meters was also satisfactory, indicating that the pilot had sufficient control over the aircraft's descent. The touchdown speed of 110 knots was within the recommended limits, further emphasizing the pilot's skill and experience.
However, there was a slight deviation in the runway touchdown position, with the aircraft being 3.7 meters off-centerline. This minor misalignment may have been due to various factors, including wind conditions or pilot error. Nevertheless, it did not significantly impact the overall landing performance.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 24°C and a gentle wind of 8 knots at 10°. The crosswind component was minimal at 2 knots, while the headwind component was 8 knots, which helped to stabilize the aircraft's approach.
The total landing distance of 946 meters was 72% of the runway length, indicating that the pilot had sufficient control over the aircraft's descent and rollout. The runway rollout alignment was very good, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control and stability during the critical phase of the landing.
Overall, the Airbus A320's landing at SBRJ Santos Dumont Airport was a success, with the pilot demonstrating excellent skills and control throughout the approach and touchdown phases. The minor deviations in the touchdown position and touchdown rate did not significantly impact the overall performance, and the aircraft was able to come to a safe stop within a reasonable distance.
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