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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 6,409 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 6,409 ft of the 10,480 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 1,658 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 8 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, an Airbus A319, then departed from runway 28 at MUCU Antonio Maceo International Airport. The takeoff distance was 5,107 feet, which accounted for 46% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 153 knots.
The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 85 degrees Fahrenheit, with a wind speed of 2 knots at 249 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind of 1 knot and a headwind of 2 knots. The aircraft then began its enroute climb, starting 1 mile west of MUCU Antonio Maceo International Airport, and climbed from 1,227 feet above sea level to 23,037 feet above sea level, an increase of 21,810 feet, in 9 minutes and covering 34 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise started 5 miles northwest of Contramaestre, and lasted 2 minutes, covering 13 nautical miles. The aircraft then began another enroute climb, starting 5 miles southeast of MUCG Delicias South Airport Cacocum, and climbed from 23,079 feet above sea level to 31,672 feet above sea level, an increase of 8,593 feet, in 5 minutes and covering 43 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise started 12 miles northeast of MUJE Lora Airport Jesus Menendez, and lasted 32 minutes, covering 218 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its enroute descent, starting 27 miles southwest of MYAF Andros Town Airport Andros Island, and descended from 30,750 feet above sea level to 1,291 feet above sea level, a decrease of 29,459 feet, in 40 minutes and covering 139 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 08R at KMIA Miami International Airport was made from the west, heading 87.0 degrees at 4 nautical miles and 1,271 feet above ground level. The landing was successful, with a touchdown point 281 feet beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed was 122 knots, which was good, and the touchdown rate was -160 feet per minute, which was also good. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 66 degrees Fahrenheit. The total landing distance was 6,132 feet, which accounted for 59% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect. The taxiing period from the runway to the parking took 3 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 455 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 103 minutes. The aircraft used 7,956 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The Airbus A319 successfully landed at Miami International Airport (KMIA) on runway 08R, achieving a high score of 99.3%. The aircraft approached the runway from the west, heading 87.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,271 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot maintained a good threshold height, which is a critical aspect of a safe landing.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's threshold speed was recorded at 130 knots, which is within the acceptable range. The touchdown point was located 281 feet beyond the designated touchdown zone, but this is not considered a significant deviation. The touchdown speed of 122 knots was also within the acceptable range, and the touchdown rate of -160 feet per minute (fpm) was good, indicating a smooth and controlled descent.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 66°F. The runway length of 10,480 feet provided ample space for the aircraft to land and roll out safely. The total landing distance of 6,132 feet was 59% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight.
The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot maintained control of the aircraft during the rollout phase. Overall, the landing was executed smoothly and safely, with the pilot demonstrating excellent skills and judgment. The high score of 99.3% reflects the pilot's expertise and the aircraft's performance.
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