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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 2,357 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 340 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight on the Airbus A320 from Cork (EICK) to Menorca (LEMH) was smooth and efficient.
Taxiing from the parking to the runway at Cork Airport took approximately 10 minutes, covering a distance of 1 nm. The departure roll on runway 16 was successful, with a takeoff distance of 5,590 ft, which was 80% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 152 knots. The local weather at departure was favorable, with a temperature of 63°F and a wind speed of 6 knots coming from 340°.
The enroute climb started over Ballygarvan, climbing from 1,219 ft to 34,978 ft in 23 minutes, covering a distance of 150 nm. The level cruise began 65 miles southwest of Hugh Town and lasted 89 minutes, covering 664 nm.
The descent phase started 24 miles southeast of Tossa de Mar, descending from 35,013 ft to 12,074 ft in 11 minutes, covering 84 nm. Another level cruise began 10 miles northeast of Ferreries for 2 minutes, covering 11 nm.
Another descent started 1 mile northwest of Ferreries, descending from 12,009 ft to 8,954 ft in 2 minutes, covering 10 nm. The second level cruise began 10 miles south of Ferreries and lasted 7 minutes, covering less than 1 nm.
The final descent began 11 miles south of Ferreries, descending from 8,451 ft to 1,806 ft in 6 minutes, covering 12 nm. The landing was on runway 01 at Menorca Airport, with the aircraft touching down at 1,115 ft from the threshold at a speed of 138 knots. The landing distance was 3,754 ft, which was 49% of the runway length. The local weather at Menorca showed a temperature of 63°F and a wind speed of 6 knots with a 3 knot crosswind and 5 knot headwind.
After landing, taxiing to the parking area took 3 minutes. The total flight distance from Cork to Menorca was 940 nm, taking 224 minutes in total and consuming 13,667 lbs of fuel.
Overall, the aircraft landing score of 92.7% is quite impressive. The approach phase of the landing was highlighted by excellent glideslope alignment, indicating that the pilot did a great job of controlling the descent of the aircraft in relation to the designated glide path. This is crucial for a safe and smooth touchdown.
Moving on to the landing phase, the threshold height was good, suggesting that the aircraft was at the correct altitude upon reaching the runway. However, the landing flare was only rated as fair, which may have slightly impacted the smoothness of the touchdown. It would be beneficial for the pilot to work on improving this aspect in order to achieve a higher landing score in the future.
In the touchdown phase, it is noted that the touchdown rate was very hard, indicating that the aircraft came down quite forcefully upon contact with the runway. Additionally, the speed was slightly above the target, which may have contributed to the hard landing. It is important for the pilot to closely monitor their airspeed and adjust accordingly to ensure a smoother touchdown in future landings.
Although the touchdown distance was inside the touchdown zone, the runway touchdown position was 3.7 m from the centerline. This suggests that there may have been some deviation from the intended landing path, which could be improved upon with more precise alignment during the landing phase.
Lastly, in the rollout phase, the runway alignment was 10.1 m from the centerline. While this is within an acceptable range, there is room for improvement to ensure a more precise alignment upon touchdown.
Overall, this landing score of 92.7% is a strong result, indicating a skilled pilot with good proficiency in most aspects of the landing procedure. By focusing on areas such as the landing flare, touchdown rate, and runway alignment, the pilot can continue to improve their landing technique and aim for even higher scores in the future. Keep up the good work and continue striving for excellence in your landings!
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