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Maintain the centreline
See Departure Roll
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 7,028 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,039 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Salt Lake City International Airport (KSLC), the Airbus A321 began its journey with a taxiing period of 8 minutes, covering 2 nautical miles to reach the runway. The departure roll commenced on runway 34R, with the aircraft lifting off at a speed of 159 knots after a takeoff distance of 9,660 feet, which accounted for 80% of the runway. The local weather conditions at the time of departure featured a temperature of 85°F, with a gentle tailwind of 2 knots.
As the aircraft climbed to its enroute altitude, it began its ascent 2 miles north of KSLC, rising from 5,198 feet above sea level to 33,008 feet in 23 minutes, covering a distance of 161 nautical miles. The climb phase was followed by a prolonged enroute level cruise, which started 11 miles east of Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (KRKS) and lasted for 127 minutes, covering 1,489 nautical miles. The aircraft then initiated its descent 2 miles southwest of Rosenzweig Airport (PA76), reducing its altitude from 32,989 feet to 13,647 feet in 7 minutes, covering 47 nautical miles. The subsequent descent phases, including a brief level cruise, ultimately led the aircraft to begin its final approach to runway 22L at Newark Liberty International Airport (KEWR).
The Airbus A321 touched down on runway 22L, with a touchdown distance of 1,032 feet, and a touchdown speed of 134 knots. The aircraft's touchdown rate was an impressive -87 feet per minute, with perfect runway touchdown alignment. The total landing distance was 3,460 feet, accounting for 49% of the runway. Following a taxiing period of 7 minutes, the aircraft arrived at the parking area, having completed a total flight distance of 1,759 nautical miles, using 24,501 pounds of fuel in the process, and taking a total of 175 minutes to complete the journey.
The aircraft, an Airbus A321, successfully executed a precise approach to runway 22L at KEWR Newark Liberty International Airport from the north east, aligning with the heading of 206.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,283 feet above ground level. The approach quality was exceptional, with a good threshold height and a threshold speed of 141 knots, well within the acceptable range. As the aircraft descended onto the runway, it touched down at a speed of 134 knots, exhibiting a touchdown distance of 1,032 feet, which was within the expected parameters.
The touchdown characteristics were outstanding, with a touchdown rate of -87 feet per minute, demonstrating excellent control and precision. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft centered on the runway centerline. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 32°F and a wind of 2 knots at 140°, posed no significant challenges to the landing. The crosswind component was minimal at 2 knots, and the headwind component was 1 knot, further facilitating a smooth touchdown.
The rollout phase was equally impressive, with the aircraft maintaining perfect centerline alignment as it decelerated to a stop. The total landing distance of 3,460 feet was 49% of the runway length, indicating a high degree of control and precision throughout the landing sequence. Overall, the landing was scored 100.0%, reflecting the exceptional quality and precision of the approach, touchdown, and rollout phases.
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