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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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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 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 12,040 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 2,081 ft past the threshold — beyond 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 Portland International Airport, taking 11 minutes and covering a distance of 1 nautical mile. The aircraft then departed from runway 28L, with a takeoff distance of 5,367 feet, which was 49% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 158 knots.
As the aircraft climbed to a higher altitude, it started its enroute climb 1 mile east of Bridgeton, Oregon, rising from 1,161 feet above sea level to 26,898 feet above sea level, an increase of 25,737 feet in 14 minutes, covering a distance of 52 nautical miles. The aircraft then entered a level cruise 12 miles southwest of Pine Hollow, Oregon, lasting 7 minutes and covering 56 nautical miles.
The aircraft continued its climb 4 miles northwest of Collins Landing Strip Mitchell, Oregon, rising from 27,207 feet above sea level to 36,604 feet above sea level, an increase of 9,397 feet in 9 minutes, covering a distance of 71 nautical miles. The aircraft then entered another level cruise 1 mile south of Hi Country No 2 Airport Prairie City, Oregon, lasting 71 minutes and covering 550 nautical miles.
As the aircraft began its descent, it started 14 miles southwest of Encampment, Wyoming, descending from 36,977 feet above sea level to 6,192 feet above sea level, a decrease of 30,785 feet in 28 minutes, covering a distance of 130 nautical miles. The aircraft then climbed again overhead Simons Airport Aurora, Colorado, rising from 6,183 feet above sea level to 6,640 feet above sea level, an increase of 457 feet in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 5 nautical miles.
The aircraft entered its final approach to runway 34R at Denver International Airport from the south, heading 1.0 degrees at 4 nautical miles and 1,152 feet above ground level. The aircraft landed on the runway, with a touchdown point 725 feet beyond the touchdown zone, at a speed of 120 knots, which was good. The touchdown rate was perfect at 113 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect.
The local weather at the time of landing was 40 degrees Fahrenheit. The total landing distance was 3,811 feet, which was 32% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was very good. The aircraft then taxied to the parking area, taking 3 minutes and covering less than 1 nautical mile.
In total, the flight distance was 879 nautical miles, taking 148 minutes, and the aircraft used 12,115 pounds of fuel.
The Airbus A320 successfully landed at Denver International Airport (KDEN) on runway 34R, achieving a high score of 95.0%. The aircraft approached the runway from the south, heading 1.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,152 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 recorded at 132 knots, which is within the acceptable range. The touchdown point was located 725 feet beyond the designated touchdown zone, but this is not considered a significant deviation. The touchdown speed of 120 knots was also within the acceptable range, and the touchdown rate of 113 feet per minute (fpm) was perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled descent.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 40°F, which did not appear to have any significant impact on the landing. The total landing distance of 3,811 feet was 32% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating that the pilot maintained control of the aircraft during the rollout phase.
Overall, the landing was considered safe and successful, with the pilot demonstrating good control and judgment throughout the approach and landing phases. The high score of 95.0% reflects the pilot's expertise and the aircraft's performance.
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