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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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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 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 8,384 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,192 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with the aircraft taxiing from the parking to the runway at SKBO El Dorado International Airport, taking 9 minutes and covering 3 nautical miles. The departure roll took place on runway 32L, with a takeoff distance of 7,399 feet, which was 59% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 135 knots.
As the aircraft took off, it encountered local weather conditions of 70°F temperature and a wind of 6 knots at 270°. The crosswind was 4 knots, and the headwind was 5 knots. The enroute climb started 1 mile west of the airport, where the aircraft climbed from 9,383 feet above sea level to 34,239 feet above sea level, an increase of 24,856 feet in 21 minutes, covering 40 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise started overhead Carmen de Carupa, lasting 2 minutes and covering 18 nautical miles. However, the aircraft then began another climb 3 miles north of Chiquinquira, where it climbed from 34,163 feet above sea level to 37,567 feet above sea level, an increase of 3,405 feet in 4 minutes, covering 36 nautical miles.
The aircraft then began a descent 7 miles northeast of Landazuri, descending from 37,468 feet above sea level to 34,452 feet above sea level, a decrease of 3,016 feet in 4 minutes, covering 35 nautical miles. The enroute level cruise started 9 miles west of SKXO San Vicente Airport, lasting 2 minutes and covering 17 nautical miles.
The aircraft then began another descent 1 mile northeast of SKXJ La Cascajera Airport, descending from 33,760 feet above sea level to 13,442 feet above sea level, a decrease of 20,317 feet in 25 minutes, covering 151 nautical miles. The enroute level cruise started 3 miles east of SKXS San Pedro Airport, lasting 2 minutes and covering 10 nautical miles.
The aircraft then began another descent 10 miles north of SKXS San Pedro Airport, descending from 13,438 feet above sea level to 1,314 feet above sea level, a decrease of 12,124 feet in 15 minutes, covering 60 nautical miles. The final approach to runway 01 at SKCG Rafael Nuñez International Airport was from the south, heading 2.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,293 feet above ground level.
The landing took place on runway 01, with a runway length of 8,384 feet. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was 138 knots. The touchdown distance was 1,199 feet, and the touchdown speed was 131 knots, both of which were good. The touchdown rate was firm at -390 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were 82°F temperature and a wind of 4 knots at 0°. The crosswind was 0 knots, and the headwind was 3 knots. The total landing distance was 2,475 feet, which was 30% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect.
After landing, the aircraft taxiing to the parking from the runway took 2 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 378 nautical miles, taking 89 minutes, and the aircraft used 7,877 pounds of fuel.
The Airbus A320 successfully landed at SKCG Rafael Nuñez International Airport, demonstrating a high level of proficiency in its approach and landing procedures. The aircraft's final approach to runway 01 was conducted from the south, with a heading of 2.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,293 feet above ground level (agl). This positioning allowed the pilots to maintain a stable and controlled descent, ultimately resulting in a smooth touchdown.
The aircraft's touchdown speed of 131 knots was well within the acceptable range, and the touchdown distance of 1,199 feet was also satisfactory. The touchdown rate of -390 feet per minute (fpm) was firm, indicating a controlled and stable landing. Furthermore, the runway touchdown alignment was perfect, demonstrating the pilots' ability to accurately navigate the aircraft onto the runway.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 82°F and a wind speed of 4 knots at 0°. This minimal wind made it easier for the pilots to maintain a stable approach and landing. The crosswind component was negligible, and the headwind of 3 knots actually assisted the aircraft's descent.
The total landing distance of 2,475 feet was 30% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. This indicates that the pilots were able to maintain a high level of control and precision throughout the approach and landing. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, demonstrating the pilots' ability to maintain control of the aircraft after touchdown and bring it to a stop safely.
Overall, the Airbus A320's landing at SKCG Rafael Nuñez International Airport was a textbook example of a well-executed approach and landing procedure. The pilots' skills and experience were evident in their ability to navigate the aircraft safely and efficiently, resulting in a successful and controlled landing.
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