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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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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 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 8,984 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,318 ft 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 7 minutes and covered a distance of 2 nautical miles. The aircraft, a CRJ900, then departed from runway 24 at KILM Wilmington International Airport. The takeoff distance was 6,073 feet, which accounted for 76% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 164 knots.
The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 72°F and a wind speed of 3 knots from a direction of 220°. The crosswind was negligible, while the headwind was 3 knots. As the aircraft took off, it began its enroute climb, which started 1 mile southeast of Hightsville, North Carolina. The climb was from an altitude of 942 feet above sea level to 34,939 feet, an increase of 33,997 feet, in 17 minutes and covering a distance of 80 nautical miles.
Following the enroute climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which began 5 miles northeast of the 42SC Chicken Coop Airport in Florence, South Carolina. This phase lasted for 22 minutes and covered a distance of 142 nautical miles. The aircraft then started its enroute descent, which began 4 miles north of Harlem, Georgia. The descent was from an altitude of 34,923 feet to 2,183 feet, a decrease of 32,740 feet, in 24 minutes and covering a distance of 103 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 27L at KATL Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport was made from the east, with a heading of 270.0° at an altitude of 1,151 feet above ground level and a distance of 4 nautical miles from the runway. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 70°F and a wind speed of 11 knots from a direction of 228°. The crosswind was 7 knots, while the headwind was 8 knots.
The landing was successful, with a touchdown speed of 129 knots and a touchdown distance of 1,322 feet. The touchdown rate was fair at -225 feet per minute, but the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The total landing distance was 3,721 feet, which accounted for 41% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect. After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking, which took 2 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile.
The total flight distance was 333 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 74 minutes. The aircraft used 4,531 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The CRJ900 aircraft successfully landed on runway 27L at Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (KATL) with a score of 99.7%. The final approach was initiated from the east, heading 270.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,151 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft maintained a steady descent and touched down on the runway with a good threshold height, indicating a smooth and controlled approach.
The threshold speed of 137 knots was within the acceptable range, demonstrating the pilot's ability to manage the aircraft's speed during the final stages of the approach. The touchdown distance of 1,322 feet was also within the expected parameters, suggesting that the pilot had a good understanding of the aircraft's performance and was able to execute a precise touchdown.
The touchdown speed of 129 knots was slightly below the threshold speed, which is a desirable outcome as it indicates a controlled and gentle touchdown. However, the touchdown rate of -225 feet per minute (fpm) was only fair, suggesting that the pilot could have managed the descent more efficiently. Despite this, the runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot had maintained a steady and accurate course during the final approach.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 70°F and a wind speed of 11 knots from 228°. The crosswind component was 7 knots, while the headwind component was 8 knots. These conditions did not appear to have a significant impact on the landing, as the pilot was able to maintain control of the aircraft and execute a smooth touchdown.
The total landing distance of 3,721 feet was 41% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating that the pilot had maintained control of the aircraft during the rollout phase and was able to bring it to a stop safely and efficiently. Overall, the landing was a success, with the pilot demonstrating a high level of skill and proficiency in executing a precise and controlled touchdown.
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