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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 1,317 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,317 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 385 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, SBRJ. The Airbus A320 took off with a takeoff distance of 643 meters, which accounted for 49% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 139 knots, indicating a smooth and efficient takeoff.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it encountered local weather conditions of 29 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 6 knots at 19 degrees. The crosswind component was minimal at 2 knots, while the headwind component was 6 knots, which helped to reduce the takeoff distance.
The enroute climb began approximately 1 mile northeast of Rio de Janeiro, where the aircraft climbed from an altitude of 1,070 feet above sea level to 344 feet above sea level, an increase of 725 feet in just 3 minutes. This climb was achieved while covering a distance of 2 nautical miles.
As the aircraft approached the final approach to runway 02R at SBRJ, it was heading south at 357.0 degrees and was 1 nautical mile from the runway threshold at an altitude of 329 feet above ground level.
The landing was executed smoothly, with the threshold speed being a little below the target at 121 knots. The touchdown distance was good at 385 meters, and the touchdown speed was 112 knots, which was within the acceptable range. The touchdown rate was also good at -154 feet per minute, indicating a controlled descent.
The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled rollout. The total landing distance was 903 meters, which accounted for 69% of the runway.
The flight was relatively short, covering a total distance of 5 nautical miles and taking approximately 4 minutes to complete. The aircraft used 212 kilograms of fuel during the flight, indicating an efficient use of resources.
The Airbus A320 successfully landed on runway 02R at SBRJ Santos Dumont Airport, achieving a high score of 98.8%. The aircraft approached the runway from the south, heading 357.0° at a distance of 1 nautical mile and an altitude of 329 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot maintained a steady course, ensuring a smooth final approach.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on the runway at a speed of 112 knots, which was slightly below the target threshold speed of 121 knots. However, this minor deviation did not affect the overall performance of the landing. The touchdown distance of 385 meters was also within acceptable limits, demonstrating the pilot's skill in controlling the aircraft's descent.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 27°C and a gentle wind of 6 knots at 20°. The crosswind component was minimal at 2 knots, while the headwind component was 6 knots, providing a stable and predictable environment for the landing. The aircraft's touchdown rate of -154 feet per minute (fpm) was also within the acceptable range, indicating a controlled and smooth touchdown.
The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft aligning itself precisely with the centerline of the runway. This is a critical aspect of landing, as it ensures the aircraft remains stable and on course during the rollout phase. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control of the aircraft during the critical phase of landing.
Overall, the Airbus A320's landing on runway 02R at SBRJ Santos Dumont Airport was a textbook example of a well-executed landing. The pilot's skill and experience were evident in the aircraft's performance, and the landing was completed safely and efficiently. The total landing distance of 903 meters, which accounted for 69% of the runway length, was also within acceptable limits, further demonstrating the pilot's expertise.
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