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Maintain the centreline
A small uncorrected heading error at 40 knots becomes a metre of offset per second by 100 knots, noticed only at rotation, producing a crabbed liftoff. Root cause is nearly always eyes on the tape instead of the far end of the runway. Small heading changes displace a distant point visibly long before the nearby centreline stripes look wrong.
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Two stabilised approach gates, each with six checks at 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
Side view — the last 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 11,895 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,446 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in question was operated by an Airbus A340-600 aircraft. The journey began with a taxiing period from the parking to the runway, which took 25 minutes and covered a distance of 3 nautical miles. The aircraft then departed from runway 34L at KDEN Denver International Airport.
During takeoff, the aircraft lifted off at a speed of 135 knots, covering a distance of 4,585 feet, which was 29% of the runway length. The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 40°F, with no wind.
After takeoff, the aircraft began its enroute climb, starting 1 mile northwest of KDEN Denver International Airport. The climb took 13 minutes, during which the aircraft ascended from 6,533 feet above sea level to 37,281 feet above sea level, covering a distance of 85 nautical miles.
The aircraft then entered a level cruise phase, which lasted for 2 minutes and covered 18 nautical miles. This was followed by another climb phase, which started 6 miles east of Centennial, Wyoming, and took the aircraft from 38,238 feet above sea level to 43,072 feet above sea level, covering a distance of 33 nautical miles.
The flight continued with several enroute climb and descent phases, with the aircraft passing through various altitudes and locations, including Ray's Airpark Laramie, Wyoming; Hanna, Wyoming; Sinclair, Wyoming; Rawlins Municipal Airport/Harvey Field Rawlins, Wyoming; Wamsutter, Wyoming; KLND Hunt Field Lander, Wyoming; Pinedale, Wyoming; 2WY3 Haas Airport Merna, Wyoming; WY60 Heiner Airport Bedford, Wyoming; 0WY0 Freedom Air Ranch Airport Freedom, Wyoming; 2ID2 Linda's Roost Airport Mackay, Idaho; Island City, Oregon; West Valley, Washington; Tieton, Washington; 15S Lester State Ultralightport Lester, Washington; Hunts Point, Washington; and Shoreline, Washington.
The final approach to runway 16L at KSEA Seattle–Tacoma International Airport was made from the north, with the aircraft heading 180.0° at 4 nautical miles and 839 feet above ground level. The landing was successful, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 143 knots and a touchdown distance of 1,450 feet.
The total landing distance was 3,076 feet, which was 26% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was very good, and the aircraft was able to taxi to the parking area in just 3 minutes, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile.
The total flight distance was 922 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 170 minutes. The aircraft used a total of 50,901 pounds of fuel during the journey.
The Airbus A340-600 successfully landed at Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (KSEA) on runway 16L, achieving a high score of 98.6%. The aircraft approached the runway from the north, heading 180.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 839 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot's final approach was precise, with a good threshold height and a slightly above-target threshold speed of 147 knots.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft performed well, with a touchdown distance of 1,450 feet, which is within the acceptable range. The touchdown speed of 143 knots was also good, and the touchdown rate of 59 feet per minute (fpm) was perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was also perfect, demonstrating the pilot's skill and attention to detail.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 58°F and no wind. This allowed the pilot to maintain a steady course and speed, making the landing even smoother. The total landing distance of 3,076 feet was 26% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight.
During the rollout, the aircraft maintained a very good alignment with the runway, indicating that the pilot had maintained control and was able to smoothly transition from the landing phase to the rollout phase. Overall, the landing was a success, with the pilot demonstrating excellent skills and attention to detail.
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