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Arrival
Leave the power coming off through the flare, and add none back once you are over the threshold.
What happened: The aircraft crossed the threshold at 121 kt and touched down at 123 kt: it gained 2 kt where a flare normally loses speed.
Watch for: Airspeed: falling steadily from the threshold to the touchdown.
See Arrival Landing
Preparing for a stable approach will give you time to decide on whether to attempt the landing or going around. Too much altitude with a high sink rate will result in carrying too much speed onto the runway. Configuring flaps and the gear late also won't help the speed decay.
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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.
At the 1,000 ft gate: sink rate above what the glideslope needed and off the centreline.
At the 500 ft gate: speed below the reference speed.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,495 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 363 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with the aircraft, an Airbus A320, taxiing from the parking area to the runway at Keflavik International Airport (BIKF) in Iceland. This process took 10 minutes and covered a distance of 2 nautical miles. The departure roll took place on runway 01, with the aircraft taking off after covering 46% of the runway's length. The takeoff distance was 1,395 meters, and the liftoff speed was 161 knots.
The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 9°C, with a wind speed of 18 knots coming from a direction of 9°. This resulted in a crosswind of 3 knots and a headwind of 17 knots. The aircraft then began its enroute climb, starting overhead the Keflavik International Airport and rising from an altitude of 1,165 feet above sea level to 34,099 feet, an increase of 32,934 feet in 17 minutes. This climb covered a distance of 108 nautical miles.
Following the initial climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise, starting 5 miles south-east of Vík Airport (BIVI) and lasting 5 minutes. During this period, the aircraft covered a distance of 43 nautical miles. The aircraft then began another climb, this time from 34,490 feet to 36,935 feet, an increase of 2,445 feet in just 3 minutes, covering a distance of 28 nautical miles. This climb started 43 miles south-east of Álftaver Airport (BIAL).
The aircraft then entered another level cruise, starting 65 miles south of Fagurhólsmýri Airport (BIFM) and lasting 94 minutes. During this period, the aircraft covered a distance of 734 nautical miles. As the aircraft approached its destination, it began its descent, starting 2 miles north-west of Market Drayton in England. The descent took 30 minutes, during which the aircraft dropped from an altitude of 37,754 feet to 979 feet, a decrease of 36,775 feet. This descent covered a distance of 139 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 26L at London Gatwick Airport (EGKK) was made from the east, with the aircraft heading 261.0° at an altitude of 763 feet above ground level and 2 nautical miles from the runway. The landing took place on the runway, which was 2,495 meters long. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was slightly below the target at 121 knots. The touchdown distance was good at 364 meters, and the touchdown speed was 124 knots, which was also good. The touchdown rate was good at -168 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 18°C, with a wind speed of 22 knots coming from a direction of 238°. This resulted in a crosswind of 7 knots and a headwind of 21 knots. The total landing distance was 985 meters, which was 39% of the runway's length. The runway rollout alignment was very good. The aircraft then taxied to the parking area, taking just 1 minute and covering less than 1 nautical mile.
In total, the flight covered a distance of 1,060 nautical miles, taking 168 minutes to complete. The aircraft used 6,427 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Airbus A320 successfully landed on runway 26L at EGKK London Gatwick Airport, achieving a high score of 98.3%. The aircraft approached the runway from the east, heading 261.0° at 2 nautical miles and 763 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 slightly below the target speed of 121 knots, indicating a controlled descent. The touchdown distance of 364 meters was also good, demonstrating the pilot's ability to manage the aircraft's speed and altitude. The touchdown speed of 124 knots was within the acceptable range, and the touchdown rate of -168 feet per minute (fpm) was also good, indicating a smooth and controlled landing.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 18°C and a wind speed of 22 knots from 238°. The crosswind component was 7 knots, while the headwind component was 21 knots, which is a significant factor in the landing. However, the pilot successfully managed the aircraft's alignment and speed to achieve a perfect runway touchdown alignment.
The total landing distance of 985 meters was 39% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance. This indicates that the pilot was able to bring the aircraft to a stop quickly and efficiently, without overrunning the runway. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control of the aircraft during the critical phase of landing.
Overall, the landing was a success, with the pilot demonstrating excellent skills and control of the aircraft. The high score of 98.3% reflects the pilot's ability to manage the aircraft's speed, altitude, and alignment to achieve a safe and controlled landing.
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