Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
MY FS FLIGHTS
Flight Score
Monitor your 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.
Start to finish · 22 stages, 20 scored
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
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 5,151 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,151 ft of the 10,039 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,488 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in question was operated by an FNX320_TCACFM aircraft, which departed from Miami International Airport (KMIA) on runway 08R. The takeoff roll was 4,693 feet long, covering 45% of the runway, and the aircraft lifted off at a speed of 149 knots. The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 87 degrees Fahrenheit, with a wind speed of 12 knots at 129 degrees, resulting in a crosswind of 8 knots and a headwind of 9 knots.
After departing from KMIA, the aircraft began its enroute climb, which started 1 mile south of Brownsville, Florida. The climb took 19 minutes to reach an altitude of 34,803 feet, an increase of 33,776 feet from the initial altitude of 1,027 feet. The aircraft covered a distance of 98 nautical miles during this climb phase. Following the climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which started 25 miles south of Marathon, Florida, and lasted for 105 minutes, covering a distance of 817 nautical miles.
As the aircraft continued its journey, it began its enroute descent, which started 68 miles north of Isla Grande, Panama. The descent took 26 minutes to reach an altitude of 1,705 feet, a decrease of 33,249 feet from the initial altitude of 34,954 feet. The aircraft covered a distance of 118 nautical miles during this descent phase. Following the descent, the aircraft entered a brief level cruise phase, which started 4 miles east of Taboga, Panama, and lasted for 2 minutes, covering a distance of 3 nautical miles.
The aircraft then began another climb phase, which started 1 mile northeast of Taboga, Panama. The climb took 2 minutes to reach an altitude of 2,577 feet, an increase of 575 feet from the initial altitude of 2,002 feet. The aircraft covered a distance of 4 nautical miles during this climb phase. Following the climb, the aircraft entered another level cruise phase, which started 5 miles southeast of San Felipe, Panama, and lasted for 2 minutes, covering a distance of 4 nautical miles.
As the aircraft approached its destination, it began its final descent, which started 4 miles east of San Felipe, Panama. The descent took 2 minutes to reach an altitude of 1,312 feet, a decrease of 1,236 feet from the initial altitude of 2,548 feet. The aircraft covered a distance of 4 nautical miles during this descent phase.
The aircraft then began its final approach to runway 03R at Tocumen International Airport (MPTO), approaching from the southwest at a heading of 29.0 degrees. The aircraft was at an altitude of 1,266 feet above ground level (agl) and 4 nautical miles from the runway threshold.
The aircraft landed on runway 03R, which was 10,039 feet long. The landing was characterized by a good threshold height, a threshold speed of 135 knots, and a touchdown distance of 1,493 feet. The touchdown speed was 132 knots, and the touchdown rate was fair at -201 feet per minute (fpm). The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 88 degrees Fahrenheit, with a wind speed of 3 knots at 220 degrees, resulting in a crosswind of 1 knot and a tailwind of 3 knots.
After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, which took 4 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 1,058 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 174 minutes. The aircraft used a total of 15
The aircraft, FNX320_TCACFM, successfully landed at MPTO Tocumen International Airport on runway 03R. The final approach was initiated from the southwest, heading 29.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,266 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft demonstrated a high level of proficiency in its approach, with a score of 98.1%.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on the runway with a speed of 132 knots, which was within the acceptable threshold speed of 135 knots. The touchdown distance of 1,493 feet was also within the expected range, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The touchdown rate of -201 feet per minute (fpm) was fair, suggesting that the aircraft could have maintained a slightly more stable rate of descent.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 88°F and a wind speed of 3 knots from 220°. The crosswind component was minimal at 1 knot, while the tailwind component was 3 knots. These conditions contributed to a relatively straightforward landing.
The total landing distance of 4,898 feet was 49% of the runway length, which is a reasonable distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating that the aircraft maintained a stable and controlled path after touchdown.
Overall, the landing of FNX320_TCACFM at MPTO Tocumen International Airport was a success, with the aircraft demonstrating a high level of proficiency and control throughout the approach and landing phases.
Scroll or drag the slider to zoom · double-click to reset · hover for values