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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. They are the approach's score: the checks passed out of the checks that ran.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 8,987 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,165 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
KMIA Miami International Airport was the departure point for this flight, with the aircraft rolling onto runway 08R for departure. The takeoff distance of 5,025 feet was 48% of the runway length, and liftoff speed was achieved at 161 knots. Local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 72°F and a gentle headwind of 4 knots.
As the aircraft climbed out of Miami, it began its enroute climb approximately 1 mile southwest of Brownsville, Florida. Over the course of 5 minutes, the aircraft ascended from 969 feet above sea level to 12,978 feet, an increase of 12,008 feet. This climb phase was followed by a 7-minute level cruise over Cooper City, Florida, during which the aircraft covered 44 nautical miles. The flight then entered a series of enroute climbs and level cruises, with notable climbs from 13,000 feet to 26,000 feet in 5 minutes and from 25,769 feet to 36,005 feet in 7 minutes. The aircraft's level cruise phases covered significant distances, including 163 nautical miles over 24 minutes and 358 nautical miles over 52 minutes.
As the flight approached its destination, KATL Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport, it began its descent approximately 7 miles north of Macon, Georgia. The aircraft descended from 36,008 feet to 2,262 feet in 26 minutes, covering 106 nautical miles. The final approach to runway 09R was made from the west, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 136 knots and a touchdown distance of 1,172 feet. The total landing distance was 3,481 feet, 39% of the runway length. Following a perfect runway rollout alignment, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, completing a total flight distance of 785 nautical miles and using 11,521 pounds of fuel in the process.
The aircraft touched down smoothly on runway 09R at KATL Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport, with a threshold height that was well within acceptable limits. The approach quality was excellent, with a threshold speed of 138 kt that was precisely maintained. As the aircraft made contact with the runway, the touchdown distance of 1,172 ft was good, and the touchdown speed of 136 kt was also within the desired range. However, the touchdown rate of -266 fpm was slightly higher than ideal, indicating a slightly steeper descent than intended.
Despite this minor deviation, the aircraft's centerline alignment was perfect, both at touchdown and during the rollout phase. The runway rollout alignment was also flawless, with the aircraft maintaining a straight course down the center of the runway. The total landing distance of 3,481 ft was 39% of the runway length, which is well within the acceptable range. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 63°F and a gentle headwind of 1 kt, contributed to a smooth and stable approach.
Overall, the landing was highly successful, with a score of 99.5%. The pilot's skill and attention to detail were evident throughout the approach, touchdown, and rollout phases. The aircraft's performance was excellent, and the landing was a testament to the crew's ability to navigate complex weather conditions and maintain precise control of the aircraft.
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