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Departure
Ease the back pressure on the yoke after rotation so the pitch change is smoother and g force stays lower.
What happened: During the initial climb the average g force reached 1.4 g, a high value for that phase.
Watch for: G meter: smooth, steady value in the normal climb band
Arrival
Fly a steeper descent on final so you cross the threshold at 50 ft agl instead of 67 ft agl.
What happened: The aircraft crossed the threshold at 67 ft agl against a 50 ft agl target, well above the normal profile. The touchdown point was also long at 1,147 m against a 457 m target, a pattern often seen after high threshold crossings.
Watch for: Radio altimeter against the 50 ft threshold crossing target on short final.
Ground effect becomes significant below about one wingspan of height. A Cessna 172, with a 36 ft span, enters ground effect at flare height - the float it feels in the hold-off is ground effect arriving on cue. An A320, with a span around 117 ft, has been in ground effect since before the threshold and there is no sudden cushion to feel, only a gradual reduction in induced drag that lengthens any float you allow.
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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 2,249 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 2,249 m of the 3,593 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 1,147 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Muscat International Airport, the Phenom 300E taxied from the parking area to the runway, a journey of less than 1 nautical mile that took approximately 9 minutes. With a local temperature of 38°C and a wind of 10 kt at 220°, the aircraft took off from runway 26L, covering a distance of 1,072 meters, which was 34% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 116 kt, and the aircraft climbed steadily, reaching a height of 20,010 ft asl in just 7 minutes, covering a distance of 30 nautical miles.
As the aircraft continued its enroute climb, it leveled off at 20,010 ft asl, and then began a series of level cruises, the first of which started 9 miles northwest of Barka', lasting 13 minutes and covering 88 nautical miles. The aircraft then began a descent from 20,009 ft asl to 5,995 ft asl, a decrease of 14,014 ft in 14 minutes, covering 75 nautical miles. This was followed by a series of short level cruises and descents, the final of which started 7 miles northeast of Dubai The World, and ended with a descent from 2,636 ft asl to 1,221 ft asl in just 2 minutes, covering 5 nautical miles.
The aircraft then began its final approach to runway 12R at Dubai International Airport, heading 121.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,184 ft agl. The landing was successful, with a touchdown point 719 meters beyond the touchdown zone, and a touchdown speed of 93 kt, which was good. The touchdown rate was excellent at -94 fpm, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The total landing distance was 2,156 meters, which was 60% of the runway length. The aircraft then taxied to the parking area, having covered a total distance of 238 nautical miles, and used 373 kg of fuel in the process, completing the flight in 55 minutes.
The final approach to runway 12R at OMDB Dubai International Airport was initiated from the north west, heading 121.0° at 4 nm and 1,184 ft agl. The approach quality was satisfactory, with a threshold height of 67 ft agl, which was above the target. However, the threshold speed of 110 kt was within the acceptable range, indicating a good control of the aircraft's descent.
As the aircraft touched down on the runway, the touchdown point was 719 m beyond the touchdown zone, which is slightly beyond the ideal location. The touchdown speed of 93 kt was good, and the touchdown rate of -94 fpm was excellent, demonstrating a smooth and controlled touchdown. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft centered on the runway. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 34 °C and a wind of 4 kt at 236°, contributed to a relatively calm landing environment, with a crosswind of 3 kt and a tailwind of 1 kt.
The total landing distance of 2,156 m, which accounts for 60% of the runway length, was within the acceptable range. However, the runway rollout alignment was misaligned by 17.9 m from the centreline, which is a minor deviation. Overall, the landing performance was satisfactory, with a score of 82.0%. While there were some minor deviations, the pilot demonstrated good control and management of the aircraft during the approach and landing phases.
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