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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 1,558 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,558 m of the 3,352 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 415 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with the Airbus A320 taxiing from the parking area to the runway at Salt Lake City International Airport, taking approximately 8 minutes to cover a distance of 2 nautical miles. The departure roll took place on runway 16L, with the aircraft lifting off at a speed of 154 knots. The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 28 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 9 knots from a direction of 220 degrees, resulting in a 6-knot crosswind and a 6-knot headwind.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it began its enroute climb, which started approximately 1 mile south of the airport. The climb took place from an initial altitude of 5,257 feet above sea level to a maximum altitude of 34,979 feet, an increase of 29,722 feet in just 16 minutes. During this phase, the aircraft covered a distance of 132 nautical miles.
Following the enroute climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which began approximately 2 miles south of Rock Springs, Wyoming. This phase lasted for 35 minutes and covered a distance of 1,006 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its enroute descent, which started approximately 4 miles northeast of Owensville, Indiana. The descent took place from a maximum altitude of 35,225 feet to a final altitude of 2,167 feet, a decrease of 33,058 feet in just 17 minutes. During this phase, the aircraft covered a distance of 146 nautical miles.
As the aircraft approached its destination, it began its final approach to runway 18C at Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport. The approach was made from the north, with the aircraft heading 180 degrees at an altitude of 1,285 feet above ground level and a distance of 4 nautical miles from the runway. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 13 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 2 knots from a direction of 190 degrees, resulting in a 0-knot crosswind and a 1-knot headwind.
The aircraft landed on runway 18C, with a touchdown distance of 414 meters, which was within the acceptable limits. The touchdown speed was slightly higher than the recommended speed, at 132 knots, but the touchdown rate was good at -191 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the runway rollout alignment was very good. The total landing distance was 1,477 meters, which was 44% of the runway length.
Following the landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, taking approximately 3 minutes to cover a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 1,294 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 79 minutes. The aircraft used a total of 7,907 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Airbus A320 successfully landed at KCVG Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport, demonstrating a high level of proficiency in its approach and landing procedures. The aircraft's final approach to runway 18C was executed from the north, heading 180.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,285 feet above ground level (agl).
The pilot's control of the aircraft during the final approach was impressive, with a score of 99.1%. This indicates that the landing was executed with precision and accuracy, adhering to standard aviation protocols. The aircraft's speed and altitude were well-managed, allowing for a smooth and controlled descent onto the runway.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed was slightly above the recommended threshold speed of 137 knots, coming in at 132 knots. However, this was still considered acceptable, and the touchdown distance of 414 meters was well within the expected range. The touchdown rate of -191 feet per minute (fpm) was also good, indicating a controlled and stable descent.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 13°C and a gentle wind of 2 knots from 190°. This resulted in a negligible crosswind component and a slight headwind of 1 knot, which did not significantly impact the landing.
The total landing distance of 1,477 meters was 44% of the runway length, indicating that the aircraft was able to stop within a reasonable distance. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control of the aircraft during the critical phase of the landing.
Overall, the Airbus A320's landing at KCVG Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport was a textbook example of a well-executed approach and landing procedure, with the pilot demonstrating a high level of skill and proficiency.
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