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Avoid steep turns at low altitude
Below a thousand feet the aeroplane is slow, heavy and close to the ground. A steep turn loses lift, raises the stall speed and flattens the climb just when the gradient matters most. A normal turn on course is a rate one — fifteen degrees or so, twenty-five at the outside, this penalty is to acknowledge when a turn has stopped being a turn and become a manoeuvre.
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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 8,012 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,416 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 area to the runway at Simón Bolívar International Airport, taking 8 minutes and covering a distance of 2 nautical miles. The departure roll took place on runway 10, and the takeoff distance was 3,816 feet, which is 33% of the runway length. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 140 knots.
As the aircraft climbed to its cruising altitude, it encountered local weather conditions of 83°F temperature and a wind speed of 4 knots at 67°. The crosswind was 1 knot, and the headwind was 3 knots. The enroute climb started 1 mile northwest of Maiquetia, Venezuela, and the aircraft climbed from 1,171 feet above sea level to 34,975 feet above sea level, an increase of 33,805 feet in 20 minutes, covering a distance of 125 nautical miles.
After reaching its cruising altitude, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which started 46 miles north of Los Roques Airport, Gran Roque Island, Venezuela. This phase lasted for 28 minutes, covering a distance of 214 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its descent, starting at a latitude of 16.287287 and a longitude of -66.5983349. The descent took place from 35,130 feet above sea level to 1,290 feet above sea level, a decrease of 33,840 feet in 26 minutes, covering a distance of 132 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 10 at Luis Munoz Marin International Airport took place from the west, heading 90.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,271 feet above ground level. The landing took place on runway 10, which has a length of 8,012 feet. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was 130 knots. The touchdown distance was 1,419 feet, and the touchdown speed was 121 knots, which was good. The touchdown rate was smooth at -117 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were 79°F temperature and a wind speed of 4 knots at 100°. The crosswind was 1 knot, and the headwind was 4 knots. The total landing distance was 2,506 feet, which is 31% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was perfect. The aircraft then taxied to the parking area, taking 8 minutes and covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile.
The total flight distance was 479 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 88 minutes. The aircraft used 7,527 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The Airbus A320 successfully landed at TJSJ Luis Munoz Marin International Airport, demonstrating exceptional piloting skills and adherence to standard operating procedures. The aircraft approached the runway from the west, heading 90.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,271 feet above ground level (agl). This approach was executed with precision, taking into account the local weather conditions, which included a temperature of 79°F and a gentle wind of 4 knots at 100°.
Upon reaching the runway threshold, the aircraft touched down smoothly, with a speed of 130 knots, which is within the recommended threshold speed. The touchdown distance of 1,419 feet was also within the acceptable range, indicating that the pilots had effectively managed the aircraft's descent and speed. The touchdown speed of 121 knots was also satisfactory, and the rate of descent was a smooth -117 feet per minute, further emphasizing the pilots' skill and control.
The local weather conditions, including a 4-knot headwind and a negligible crosswind of 1 knot, did not pose any significant challenges to the landing. The pilots successfully managed the aircraft's speed and direction to ensure a perfect runway touchdown alignment, which is a critical aspect of a safe and successful landing.
The total landing distance of 2,506 feet, which accounts for 31% of the runway length, is well within the acceptable range. This indicates that the pilots had effectively managed the aircraft's speed and descent to ensure a safe and controlled landing. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, demonstrating the pilots' ability to maintain control of the aircraft during the critical phase of landing.
Overall, this landing was a textbook example of safe and efficient aviation operations, with the pilots demonstrating exceptional skill and adherence to standard operating procedures. The Airbus A320's performance was impressive, and the landing was executed with precision and control, ensuring the safety of the passengers, crew, and ground personnel.
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