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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.
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 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 3,984 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 356 m touchdown sits inside 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 Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport, taking approximately 9 minutes and covering a distance of 1 nautical mile. The aircraft then departed from runway 04R, with a takeoff distance of 1,401 meters, which accounted for 47% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 151 knots, and the local weather conditions at the time of departure were a temperature of 13 degrees Celsius, with a wind speed of 9 knots at 319 degrees.
As the aircraft climbed to a higher altitude, it began its enroute climb from 908 feet above sea level to 35,899 feet above sea level, an increase of 34,991 feet in 21 minutes, covering a distance of 119 nautical miles. The climb started approximately 1 mile southwest of Nice, France. The aircraft then entered a level cruise phase, which began 2 miles north of Borgo San Siro, Italy, and lasted for 27 minutes, covering a distance of 182 nautical miles.
The aircraft continued its journey, entering another level cruise phase 2 miles northeast of Mudau, Germany, which lasted for 5 minutes, covering a distance of 20 nautical miles. However, this was short-lived, as the aircraft began its descent from 35,701 feet above sea level to 10,242 feet above sea level, a decrease of 25,459 feet in 13 minutes, covering a distance of 73 nautical miles. The descent started overhead Hechingen, Germany.
The aircraft then entered another level cruise phase, which began 1 mile north of Alzenau in Unterfranken, Germany, and lasted for 2 minutes, covering a distance of 5 nautical miles. However, this was also short-lived, as the aircraft began its descent from 9,601 feet above sea level to 4,518 feet above sea level, a decrease of 5,083 feet in 5 minutes, covering a distance of 13 nautical miles. The descent started 1 mile northwest of Leidersbach, Germany.
The aircraft continued its descent, entering another level cruise phase, which began 1 mile east of Hanau am Main, Germany, and lasted for 4 minutes, covering a distance of 11 nautical miles. However, this was also short-lived, as the aircraft began its final descent from 4,338 feet above sea level to 1,649 feet above sea level, a decrease of 2,690 feet in 4 minutes, covering a distance of 11 nautical miles.
The aircraft then began its final approach to runway 25L at Frankfurt Airport, flying from the east at a heading of 250.0 degrees, at an altitude of 4 nautical miles and 1,299 feet above ground level. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were a temperature of 10 degrees Celsius, with a wind speed of 10 knots at 200 degrees.
The aircraft landed on runway 25L, which had a length of 3,984 meters. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was slightly above the target speed at 139 knots. The touchdown distance was good at 357 meters, but the touchdown speed was a little fast at 132 knots. The touchdown rate was firm at -384 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect.
After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, taking approximately 11 minutes and covering a distance of 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 431 nautical miles, taking a total of 98 minutes, and the aircraft used 3,978 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Airbus A320 successfully landed on runway 25L at Frankfurt Airport (EDDF) with a score of 97.9%. The aircraft was approaching the runway from the east, heading 250.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,299 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot executed a precise final approach, taking into account the local weather conditions.
The temperature at the time of landing was 10°C, with a wind speed of 10 knots blowing from 200°. This resulted in a crosswind of 8 knots and a headwind of 7 knots, which the pilot effectively managed during the landing. The aircraft's speed and alignment during the final approach were well within the acceptable limits.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed was slightly above the target threshold speed, reaching 139 knots. However, the touchdown distance of 357 meters was considered good, indicating a smooth and controlled landing. The touchdown speed of 132 knots was a little fast, but the firm touchdown rate of -384 feet per minute (fpm) suggests that the pilot maintained control of the aircraft.
The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot successfully aligned the aircraft with the runway centerline. The total landing distance of 1,332 meters, which is 33% of the runway length, was also within acceptable limits. The runway rollout alignment was very good, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control of the aircraft during the rollout phase.
Overall, the landing was executed with precision and control, resulting in a high score of 97.9%. The pilot's ability to manage the wind conditions and maintain a smooth touchdown speed and rate contributed to the successful landing.
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