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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.
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 10,480 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 1,798 ft past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a taxiing period from the parking to the runway, which took 5 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, an Airbus A321, then departed from runway 10 at TNCB Flamingo International Airport. The takeoff distance was 4,991 feet, which accounted for 53% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 155 knots, and the local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 86 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 6 knots at 80 degrees.
As the aircraft climbed to cruising altitude, it started its enroute climb 1 mile south east of Kralendijk, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands. The climb took 26 minutes and covered 128 nautical miles, with the aircraft rising from 1,047 feet above sea level to 38,018 feet above sea level, an increase of 36,970 feet. The enroute level cruise then began 74 miles north of Tanki Leendert, Aruba Island, and lasted for 116 minutes, covering 808 nautical miles.
The enroute descent started 44 miles south west of MYAF Andros Town Airport, Andros Island, Bahamas, and took 35 minutes to complete, covering 133 nautical miles. The aircraft descended from 38,196 feet above sea level to 1,290 feet above sea level, a decrease of 36,906 feet. The final approach to runway 08R at KMIA Miami International Airport was made from the west, with the aircraft heading 87.0 degrees at 4 nautical miles and 1,272 feet above ground level.
The landing on runway 08R at KMIA Miami International Airport was successful, with the touchdown point being 428 feet beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed was 121 knots, which was good, and the touchdown rate was -180 feet per minute, also good. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the runway rollout alignment was also perfect. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 72 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 2 knots at 90 degrees.
The total landing distance was 4,344 feet, which accounted for 41% of the runway. The taxiing period from the runway to the parking took 3 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 1,076 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 187 minutes. The aircraft used 16,695 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The Airbus A321 successfully landed at Miami International Airport (KMIA) on runway 08R, achieving a high score of 98.8%. The aircraft approached the runway from the west, heading 87.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,272 feet above ground level (agl). The final approach was executed with precision, and the aircraft touched down on the runway at a speed of 121 knots, which was within the target range.
The touchdown point was located 428 feet beyond the designated touchdown zone, but this was still considered acceptable given the overall performance of the landing. The aircraft's descent rate was also within the desired parameters, with a rate of -180 feet per minute (fpm) at touchdown. This indicates that the pilots maintained a smooth and controlled approach, avoiding any excessive deceleration or acceleration.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 72°F and a gentle headwind of 2 knots from a direction of 90°. There was no crosswind component, which made the landing even more challenging. The pilots' ability to adapt to these conditions and execute a precise landing is a testament to their skill and experience.
The total landing distance of 4,344 feet was 41% of the available runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. This suggests that the pilots were able to maintain a high level of control and precision throughout the landing, avoiding any unnecessary deceleration or braking. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating that the pilots were able to maintain a stable and controlled descent throughout the landing.
Overall, the Airbus A321's landing at KMIA was a textbook example of precision and control. The pilots' ability to execute a smooth and controlled approach, combined with the aircraft's responsive handling, resulted in a safe and efficient landing. The high score of 98.8% is a testament to the pilots' skill and experience, as well as the aircraft's capabilities.
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