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Slow the descent 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.
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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 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 405 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the Airbus A319 started at EGAC George Best Belfast City Airport. The taxi from the parking area to the runway took 8 minutes, covering less than 1 nm. The departure roll on runway 22 involved a takeoff distance of 943 m, with a liftoff speed of 137 kn. The local weather at the time of departure was 7°C with a 5 kn wind at 250°, resulting in a 3 kn crosswind and 4 kn headwind.
The climb after takeoff included reaching 50 ft, 400 ft, and 1,000 ft above ground level in stages, before beginning the enroute climb. The climb started 1 mile east of Belfast and went from 1,032 ft above sea level to 36,080 ft, covering 92 nm in 15 minutes. The level cruise portion of the flight began 18 miles north of Llandudno and lasted 6 minutes, covering 43 nm.
The descent phase of the flight started 1 mile north of Aldford, with a descent from 36,086 ft to 4,276 ft over 164 nm in 32 minutes. The second level cruise phase began overhead Henfield and lasted 4 minutes, covering 12 nm. This was followed by a descent from 3,858 ft to 3,121 ft over 6 nm in 2 minutes, starting 1 mile south-east of Fletching.
The final approach to runway 26L at EGKK London Gatwick Airport started from the east, with a 4 nm distance and altitude of 1,282 ft. The landing on runway 26L was successful, with a landing distance of 406 m at a speed of 127 kn and a firm touchdown rate of -360 ft/m. The total landing distance was 1,294 m, using 52% of the runway.
After landing, the average speed while taxiing to the parking area was 42 kn. The taxi from the runway to the parking took 9 minutes, covering less than 1 nm. The total flight distance was 334 nm, with a total flight time of 82 minutes and fuel consumption of 2,597 kg.
Overall, your aircraft landing score of 98.5% is a fantastic achievement! Let's delve into each phase of the landing process to see the strengths and areas for improvement.
During the Approach Phase, it's great to see that there was excellent glideslope alignment. This indicates a precise descent towards the runway, which is crucial for a smooth landing. Additionally, the slightly below target threshold speed of 126 knots shows good control over the aircraft's approach speed, ensuring a safe and stable landing.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, the good threshold height suggests that the aircraft was at the right altitude when crossing the threshold of the runway. This is important for setting up a proper landing trajectory. The very good landing flare demonstrates a smooth transition from descent to touchdown, ensuring a gentle and controlled landing.
In the Touchdown Phase, the firm touchdown rate of -360 ft/m indicates a somewhat harder landing, but still within acceptable limits. It's important to strive for a softer touch to minimize wear and tear on the aircraft's landing gear. However, the touchdown speed of 127 knots is commendable, showing good speed control during the final stages of landing. The touchdown distance of 406 meters is also good, indicating an appropriate touchdown point on the runway.
Lastly, the runway touchdown alignment being rated as very good is crucial for a safe and precise landing. Ensuring that the aircraft lands exactly where intended helps to maintain runway safety and efficiency.
In conclusion, while there are areas for improvement such as aiming for a softer touchdown and potentially refining the touchdown rate, your overall landing performance is impressive. Keep up the good work and continue honing your skills to strive for even better results in future landings. Well done on achieving a high score in your aircraft landing evaluation!
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