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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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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 1,675 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,675 m of the 3,259 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 296 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a taxiing period from the parking to the runway, which took 12 minutes and covered a distance of 2 nautical miles. The aircraft, an Airbus A380, then departed from runway 33R at RKSI Incheon International Airport in Seoul, South Korea. The takeoff distance was 1,126 meters, which accounted for 30% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 158 knots.
As the aircraft took off, it encountered local weather conditions of -1°C temperature and a wind speed of 21 knots at 300°. The crosswind component was 9 knots, while the headwind component was 19 knots. The aircraft then began its enroute climb, starting 1 mile north of RKSI Incheon International Airport. The climb took 12 minutes and covered a distance of 40 nautical miles, with the aircraft ascending from 1,064 feet above sea level to 39,452 feet above sea level, an increase of 38,388 feet.
After reaching the cruising altitude, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, starting 3 miles northeast of Gwangju, South Korea. This phase lasted for 62 minutes and covered a distance of 581 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its enroute descent, starting 14 miles northwest of Nikko, Japan. The descent took 27 minutes and covered a distance of 127 nautical miles, with the aircraft descending from 40,316 feet above sea level to 3,888 feet above sea level, a decrease of 36,428 feet.
The aircraft then entered another level cruise phase, starting 31 miles east of Ohara, Japan. This phase lasted for 11 minutes and covered a distance of 33 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its final descent, starting 3 miles east of Naruto, Japan. The descent took 2 minutes and covered a distance of 6 nautical miles, with the aircraft descending from 3,347 feet above sea level to 1,305 feet above sea level, a decrease of 2,042 feet.
The final approach to runway 34L at RJAA Narita International Airport was made from the southeast, with the aircraft heading 329.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,155 feet above ground level. The landing was successful, with the touchdown speed being slightly below the target at 132 knots. The touchdown distance was good at 296 meters, and the touchdown speed was 124 knots. The touchdown rate was firm at -312 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were 9°C temperature and a wind speed of 1 knot at 303°. The crosswind component was 0 knots, while the headwind component was 1 knot. The total landing distance was 1,594 meters, which accounted for 49% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect. After landing, the aircraft took 9 minutes to taxi to the parking, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile.
The total flight distance was 795 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 130 minutes. The aircraft used 20,974 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Airbus A380 has successfully landed at RJAA Narita International Airport, achieving a high score of 98.6%. The aircraft approached the runway from the southeast, heading 329.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,155 feet above ground level (agl). The final approach was executed with precision, setting the stage for a smooth touchdown.
Upon landing on runway 34L, the aircraft demonstrated good threshold height, indicating a well-executed approach. However, the threshold speed was slightly below the target speed of 132 knots, which may be attributed to the aircraft's descent rate or the pilot's decision to maintain a safe margin. Despite this minor deviation, the touchdown distance of 296 meters was within acceptable limits, showcasing the pilot's skill in controlling the aircraft's descent.
The touchdown speed of 124 knots was also satisfactory, indicating that the aircraft was brought to a safe stop within a reasonable distance. The touchdown rate of -312 feet per minute (fpm) was firm, suggesting that the aircraft's wheels made contact with the runway with minimal bounce or oscillation. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain a stable and controlled approach.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 9°C and a gentle wind of 1 knot from 303°. The crosswind component was negligible, and the headwind component was minimal, contributing to a smooth and stable approach. The total landing distance of 1,594 meters, which accounted for 49% of the runway length, was within acceptable limits, and the runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating that the aircraft was brought to a safe stop without any deviations from the centerline.
Overall, the Airbus A380's landing at RJAA Narita International Airport was a testament to the aircraft's capabilities and the pilot's expertise. The high score of 98.6% reflects the precision and control demonstrated throughout the approach and landing phases, making this a successful and safe operation.
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