LEBL to LEMD Flight Report - Airbus A380

Flight from LEBL to LEMD

Thursday, 14 November 2024 21:55

Minutes 69

307 nm

Fuel 11,892 kg

Airbus A380

Departure

Runway 06R at LEBL

Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport

Barcelona, Catalunya, Spain

Altitude

7 ft asl

Weight

356,445 kg

Fuel

26,069 kg

Temperature

14 °C

Wind Speed

7 kt

Wind Direction

30.0 °

Headwind

6 kt

Crosswind

4 kt

Arrival

Runway 32R at LEMD

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport

Madrid Comunidad de Madrid, Spain

1,949 ft asl

Altitude

344,553 kg

Weight

14,177 kg

Fuel

14 °C

Temperature

6 kt

Wind Speed

120.0 °

Wind Direction

-6 kt

Headwind

2 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 96.06%

Departure Score 93.2%

Enroute Score 100%

Arrival Score 94.99%

The flight on the Airbus A380 from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport was smooth and efficient. The taxiing from the parking to the runway at Barcelona-El Prat Airport took 19 minutes and covered 3 nm. The departure roll on runway 06R was swift, with a takeoff distance of 1,654 m and a liftoff speed of 153 kn. The local weather at the time of departure was 16 °C with a wind of 9 kn at 30 °, resulting in a crosswind of 5 kn and a headwind of 7 kn.

The enroute climb was steady, starting 1 mile east of Barcelona-El Prat Airport and climbing from 1,048 ft asl to 29,025 ft asl in 10 minutes, covering 27 nm. The level cruise phase began 27 miles southeast of Barcelona and lasted 25 minutes, covering 179 nm. The descent phase started 2 miles northeast of Alustante, descending from 28,283 ft asl to 7,959 ft asl in 13 minutes, covering 67 nm. Another brief level cruise phase started overhead Mazuecos for 2 minutes, covering 9 nm before the final descent phase commenced 1 mile northeast of Carabana, descending from 7,289 ft asl to 3,899 ft asl in 4 minutes, covering 13 nm.

The landing at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport on runway 32R was smooth, with a touchdown point 157 m from the threshold. The touchdown speed was 133 kn, with a VSI of -275 ft/m. The local weather at the time of landing was 14 °C with a wind of 6 kn at 120 °, resulting in a crosswind of 2 kn and a tailwind of 6 kn. The total landing distance was 1,193 m, representing 40% of the runway length.

Overall, the flight covered a total distance of 307 nm and took 83 minutes. The fuel consumption for the flight was 11,892 kg. The Airbus A380 demonstrated its capabilities in terms of performance and efficiency throughout the journey.

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Departure Taxi

100 %

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 19 minutes and covered 3 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 8 kn 0 kn min to max 17 kn	0		10 kn
100 %	Average speed turning corners 0 kn max 0 kn	0		0 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.97 g min to max 1.03 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Average pitch angle -0.0 ° -0.2 ° min to max 1.0 °	-0.0		0.3 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.3 °	0.0		0.1 °
Info	Battery Master On at 21:55:44
Info	Engine 1 Started at 21:55:44
Info	Engine 2 Started at 21:55:44
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 21:55:44
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 21:55:44
Info	Autopilot Heading Hold Activated at 21:55:44
Info	Autopilot Flight Director Activated at 21:55:44
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Activated at 21:55:44
Info	Landing Gear Down at 21:55:44
Info	Pitot Heat Switched On at 21:55:44
Info	Engine 3 Started at 21:57:32
Info	Engine 4 Started at 21:57:33
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 21:59:02
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 22:03:00
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 22:03:09

Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 06R at LEBL Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport, Average speed was 11 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 10 kn 8 kn min to max 15 kn	9		10 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.3		0.0 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.1		0.0 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 1.00 g min to max 1.00 g	1.00		1.00 g

Departure Roll

92.15 %

Departure roll runway 06R at LEBL Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Takeoff distance 1,654 m 62 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 153 kn. Local weather - Temperature 16 °C. Wind 9 kn at 30 °. Crosswind: 5 kn Headwind: 7 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 1,654 m 62 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 153 kn Target 159 kn
60.73 %	Runway alignment max 17.12 m 13.82 m left to 3.30 m right	-0.32		11.74 m
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.97 g min to max 1.05 g	1.00		1.01 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 0.7 ° -0.2 ° min to max 7.0 °	0.0		7.0 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.3 °	0.0		1.5 °
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 22:16:03
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 22:16:05

Departure Climb 1

98.09 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 06R LEBL Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.5 ° -0.6 ° min to max -0.4 °	-0.4		-0.6 °
100 %	Average speed 159 kn 153 kn min to max 165 kn	153		165 kn
92.37 %	Average bank angle 3.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 4.9 °	1.3		4.9 °
100 %	Average g force 1.08 g 1.01 g min to max 1.15 g	1.01		1.05 g
Info	Average VSI 443 ft/m 68 ft/m min to max 951 ft/m	68		951 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 17 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 48 ft agl	0		48 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 8.2 ° 7.1 ° min to max 8.8 °	7.1		8.6 °

Departure Climb 2

97.39 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 06R LEBL Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
97.12 %	Heading variation -1.0 ° -2.2 ° min to max -0.7 °	-0.7		-2.2 °
100 %	Average speed 168 kn 165 kn min to max 174 kn	165		174 kn
92.45 %	Average bank angle 3.9 ° 1.9 ° min to max 4.9 °	4.9		1.9 °
100 %	Average g force 1.04 g 0.93 g min to max 1.08 g	1.04		0.96 g
Info	Average VSI 1,309 ft/m 964 ft/m min to max 2,220 ft/m	964		2,114 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 112 ft agl 50 ft agl min to max 392 ft agl	50		392 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 9.2 ° 8.6 ° min to max 10.8 °	8.6		10.3 °

Departure Climb 3

78.37 %

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 06R LEBL Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -2.6 ° -2.9 ° min to max -2.0 °	-2.5		-2.0 °
100 %	Average speed 172 kn 169 kn min to max 175 kn	175		169 kn
41.87 %	Average bank angle 15.9 ° 0.2 ° min to max 24.1 °	0.2		24.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.08 g 1.03 g min to max 1.12 g	1.06		1.10 g
0 %	Landing gear up
Info	Average VSI 2,878 ft/m 2,117 ft/m min to max 3,374 ft/m	2,117		3,374 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 688 ft agl 427 ft agl min to max 978 ft agl	427		978 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 14.2 ° 11.3 ° min to max 16.5 °	11.3		16.5 °
Info	Gear Not Retracted at 22:17:20

Enroute Climb

100 %

Enroute climb started 1 mile east of LEBL Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport Barcelona (Catalunya, Spain). Climbing from 1,048 ft asl to 29,025 ft asl, an increase of 27,977 ft in 10 minutes and covering 27 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 266 kn 158 kn min to max 314 kn	169		291 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 15.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 24.8 °	24.2		0.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.04 g 0.84 g min to max 1.25 g	1.10		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI 4,026 ft/m -13 ft/m min to max 8,783 ft/m	3,457		-13 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 15,179 ft asl 1,048 ft asl min to max 29,026 ft asl	1,048		29,025 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 9.1 ° 1.4 ° min to max 18.3 °	16.8		1.4 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Landing Gear Up at 22:17:57
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 22:18:18
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 22:18:33
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 22:21:14
Info	Taxi Lights Switched Off at 22:21:14

Enroute Level

100 %

Enroute level cruise started 27 miles south east of LEBL Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport Barcelona (Catalunya, Spain) and lasted 25 minutes, covering 179 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 29,033 ft asl 28,706 ft asl min to max 29,049 ft asl	29,024		28,706 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 291 kn 288 kn min to max 291 kn	291		288 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 3.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 9.8 °	0.2		0.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.88 g min to max 1.03 g	0.98		0.98 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle 1.5 ° -1.6 ° min to max 1.7 °	1.5		-1.6 °

Enroute Descent

100 %

Enroute descent started 2 miles north east of Alustante (Castilla-La Mancha, Spain). Descent from 28,283 ft asl to 7,959 ft asl, a decrease of 20,323 ft in 13 minutes and covering 67 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 244 kn 219 kn min to max 290 kn	289		220 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 5.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 17.5 °	0.0		0.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.97 g min to max 1.15 g	0.97		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI -1,605 ft/m -3,308 ft/m min to max 121 ft/m	-2,692		45 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 15,191 ft asl 7,959 ft asl min to max 28,283 ft asl	28,283		7,959 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.1 ° -3.0 ° min to max 3.6 °	-2.1		3.4 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 23:02:55
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 23:02:56

Enroute Level 2

100 %

Enroute level cruise started overhead Mazuecos (Castilla-La Mancha, Spain) and lasted 2 minutes, covering 9 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 7,836 ft asl 7,417 ft asl min to max 7,965 ft asl	7,958		7,417 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 203 kn 189 kn min to max 220 kn	220		189 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 4.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 9.5 °	0.0		0.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.97 g min to max 1.03 g	1.02		1.00 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle 3.6 ° 2.7 ° min to max 4.2 °	3.5		3.1 °

Enroute Descent 2

100 %

Enroute descent started 1 mile north east of Carabana (Comunidad de Madrid, Spain). Descent from 7,289 ft asl to 3,899 ft asl, a decrease of 3,390 ft in 4 minutes and covering 13 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 160 kn 142 kn min to max 189 kn	189		142 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 7.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 19.7 °	0.1		0.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.94 g min to max 1.08 g	0.99		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI -942 ft/m -1,762 ft/m min to max 86 ft/m	-821		-913 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 5,701 ft asl 3,899 ft asl min to max 7,289 ft asl	7,289		3,899 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.3 ° -3.1 ° min to max 4.2 °	2.9		-0.8 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 23:09:13
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 23:09:22
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 23:09:28
Info	Flaps Position 4 at 23:09:33
Info	Landing Gear Down at 23:12:23
Info	Flaps Position 5 at 23:12:31

Arrival

100 %

Arrival started 1 mile north east of Carabana (Comunidad de Madrid, Spain).

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 137 kn 134 kn min to max 142 kn	142		135 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.1		0.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.97 g min to max 1.03 g	0.99		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI -867 ft/m -993 ft/m min to max -721 ft/m	-917		-936 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 3,521 ft asl 3,176 ft asl min to max 3,883 ft asl	3,883		3,176 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.6 ° -0.8 ° min to max 1.7 °	-0.8		0.7 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0

Arrival Final 4

100 %

Approaching runway 32R at LEMD Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport from 4 nm to 3 nm. Descent from 1,211 ft agl to 910 ft agl. A decrease of 301 ft in 22 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 2.8 ° 2.8 ° min to max 2.8 ° Target 3.0 °	2.8		2.8 °
100 %	Average speed 134 kn 133 kn min to max 136 kn	134		134 kn
100 %	Heading variation 0.2 ° 0.2 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.2		0.2 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.2		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.96 g min to max 1.04 g	1.02		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI -790 ft/m -922 ft/m min to max -660 ft/m	-922		-793 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 1,056 ft agl 910 ft agl min to max 1,211 ft agl	1,211		910 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.9 ° -0.1 ° min to max 1.6 °	1.0		1.2 °

Arrival Final 3

100 %

Approaching runway 32R at LEMD Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 896 ft agl to 592 ft agl. A decrease of 304 ft in 23 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 2.7 ° 2.7 ° min to max 2.8 ° Target 3.0 °	2.8		2.7 °
100 %	Average speed 134 kn 133 kn min to max 134 kn	134		134 kn
100 %	Heading variation 0.2 ° 0.2 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.2		0.2 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.2		0.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.98 g min to max 1.02 g	0.99		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI -762 ft/m -828 ft/m min to max -692 ft/m	-806		-779 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 745 ft agl 592 ft agl min to max 896 ft agl	896		592 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.8 ° 1.2 ° min to max 2.2 °	1.2		1.4 °

Arrival Final 2

100 %

Approaching runway 32R at LEMD Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 579 ft agl to 284 ft agl. A decrease of 294 ft in 22 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 2.6 ° 2.4 ° min to max 2.7 ° Target 3.0 °	2.7		2.4 °
100 %	Average speed 141 kn 134 kn min to max 148 kn	134		148 kn
100 %	Heading variation 0.3 ° 0.2 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.2		0.2 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.9 °	0.3		0.9 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.96 g min to max 1.02 g	1.01		1.02 g
Info	Average VSI -799 ft/m -936 ft/m min to max -657 ft/m	-780		-923 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 438 ft agl 284 ft agl min to max 579 ft agl	579		284 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.3 ° -0.6 ° min to max 1.5 °	1.4		-0.1 °
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 23:14:53
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 23:15:13

Arrival Final 1

100 %

Approaching runway 32R at LEMD Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 270 ft agl to 47 ft agl. A decrease of 223 ft in 18 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 1.5 ° 1.2 ° min to max 2.4 ° Target 3.0 °	2.4		1.5 °
100 %	Average speed 141 kn 137 kn min to max 148 kn	148		137 kn
100 %	Heading variation 0.3 ° 0.2 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.2		0.3 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.9 °	0.9		0.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.04 g 0.95 g min to max 1.15 g	1.02		0.98 g
Info	Average VSI -605 ft/m -890 ft/m min to max -151 ft/m	-890		-151 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 81 ft agl 47 ft agl min to max 270 ft agl	270		47 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.6 ° -0.2 ° min to max 3.3 °	0.1		2.9 °

Arrival Landing

99.43 %

Landing on runway 32R at LEMD Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, runway length 3,002 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was slightly below target at 137 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was slightly below target at 137 kn. Target 145 kn
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
97.72 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation 0.3 ° 0.3 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.3		0.4 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.3 ° min to max 0.8 °	0.3		0.7 °
100 %	Average g force 0.95 g 0.94 g min to max 0.98 g	0.98		0.94 g
Info	Average speed 135 kn 133 kn min to max 137 kn	137		133 kn
Info	Average VSI -186 ft/m -267 ft/m min to max -148 ft/m	-150		-267 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 8 ft agl 3 ft agl min to max 12 ft agl	12		3 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.6 ° 2.4 ° min to max 2.8 °	2.8		2.5 °

Arrival Touchdown

90.69 %

Touchdown distance was good at 157 m. Touchdown speed at 133 kn was good. Touchdown rate was fair at -267 ft/m. Runway touchdown position was significantly misaligned by 17.4 m from centreline. Local weather - Temperature 14 °C. Wind 6 kn at 120 °. Crosswind: 2 kn Tailwind: 6 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
94.24 %	Touchdown VSI was -267 ft/m.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 157 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 133 kn Target 148 kn
47.57 %	Runway alignment max 17.43 m 17.29 m left	17.25		17.43 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.6 ° min to max 0.7 °	0.7		0.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.16 g 0.94 g min to max 1.27 g	0.94		1.22 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 133 kn 132 kn min to max 133 kn	133		132 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 2.4 ° 2.4 ° min to max 2.5 °	2.5		2.4 °

Arrival Rollout

74.83 %

Total landing distance 1,193 m, 40 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was misaligned by 18.4 m from centreline.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 1,193 m 40 % of runway.
44.07 %	Runway alignment max 18.39 m 18.39 m left to 0.00 m left	17.49		15.85 m
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.99 g min to max 1.18 g	1.18		1.00 g
Info	Average speed 125 kn 72 kn min to max 141 kn	141		72 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 1.5 ° -0.2 ° min to max 2.7 °	2.5		-0.1 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.6		0.0 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 35 kn

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 41 kn 0 kn min to max 76 kn	65		0 kn
Info	Average pitch angle -0.1 ° -0.2 ° min to max 0.0 °	-0.2		-0.1 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.0		0.0 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 1.00 g min to max 1.00 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Flaps Position 4 at 23:17:40
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 23:17:47
Info	Engine 4 Stopped at 23:17:48
Info	Engine 1 Stopped at 23:17:49
Info	Engine 2 Stopped at 23:17:51
Info	Engine 3 Stopped at 23:17:51
Info	Pitot Heat Switched Off at 23:17:51
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 23:17:59

Takeoff on runway 06R at LEBL Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport in the Airbus A380

93.2 %

100 %

Taxi

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 19 minutes and covered 3 nm.

Taxi Lights

100 %

Switched On

Speed

100 %

Turn Speed

100 %

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

92.15 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 1,654 m using 62.5 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 153 kn - Target 149 kn

Alignment

60.73 %

13.82 m left to 3.30 m right

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

100 %

Switched On

100 %

Speed

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

98.09 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 06R LEBL Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

92.37 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

97.39 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 06R LEBL Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport.

Heading

97.12 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

92.45 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

78.37 %

Climb 3

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 06R LEBL Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

41.87 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 32R at LEMD Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport in the Airbus A380

Landing Score 91.24 %

Landing Summary

Overall, this aircraft landing had a very high score of 91.2%, which is indicative of a skilled and proficient pilot. The approach phase went smoothly, with excellent glideslope alignment and slightly below target speed. This shows good judgment and control, ensuring a stable descent towards the runway.

Moving on to the landing phase, the pilot displayed impressive skills with good threshold height and an excellent landing flare. The firm touchdown rate, combined with on-target speed and a touchdown distance inside the touchdown zone, demonstrates a high level of precision and control during the critical moment of touchdown.

However, it is worth noting that the aircraft landed with a 6 knot tailwind, which is a concern as it can affect the aircraft's performance and increase the risk of a runway excursion. It is important for pilots to always prioritize safety and adhere to proper landing procedures, including landing into the wind whenever possible.

In the rollout phase, although the runway alignment was slightly off at 18.4 meters from the centerline, the overall performance was still commendable. Ensuring proper alignment is essential for a smooth and safe rollout, so attention to this detail in future landings would be beneficial.

Overall, while this landing showcased many impressive skills and aspects, there are still areas for improvement, particularly in terms of landing with tailwinds and runway alignment. With continued practice and attention to detail, this pilot has the potential to achieve even higher landing scores and further enhance their flying proficiency. Keep up the good work and continue striving for excellence in all aspects of aircraft operations.

100 %

Final 4

Approaching runway 32R at LEMD Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport from 4 nm to 3 nm. Descent from 1,211 ft agl to 910 ft agl. A decrease of 301 ft in 22 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

100 %

Final 3

Approaching runway 32R at LEMD Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 896 ft agl to 592 ft agl. A decrease of 304 ft in 23 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Great heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

100 %

Final 2

Approaching runway 32R at LEMD Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 579 ft agl to 284 ft agl. A decrease of 294 ft in 22 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Great heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

100 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 32R at LEMD Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 270 ft agl to 47 ft agl. A decrease of 223 ft in 18 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Great heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

99.43 %

Landing

Landing on runway 32R at LEMD Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, runway length 3,002 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was slightly below target at 137 kn.

Height

100 %

Good threshold height. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

100 %

Threshold speed was slightly below target at 137 kt. Target 145 kt

Flare

97.72 %

Excellent landing flare

Heading

100 %

Bank