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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 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 3,660 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 670 m past the threshold — beyond 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, a process that took 7 minutes and covered a distance of 1 nautical mile. The Airbus A320 then departed from runway 32 at KSTS Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport, with a takeoff distance of 872 meters, which accounted for 48% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 140 knots.
As the aircraft climbed out of the airport, it began its enroute climb, which started overhead KSTS Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport in Santa Rosa, California. The climb took 18 minutes and covered a distance of 184 nautical miles, with the aircraft ascending from 1,112 feet above sea level to 37,078 feet above sea level, a total increase of 35,966 feet.
After reaching cruising altitude, the aircraft entered a level cruise, which started 7 miles northeast of Fernley, Nevada. This phase of the flight lasted 20 minutes and covered a distance of 296 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its descent, which started 14 miles west of Grantsville, Utah. The descent took 10 minutes and covered a distance of 43 nautical miles, with the aircraft descending from 36,590 feet above sea level to 8,222 feet above sea level, a total decrease of 28,368 feet.
The aircraft then entered another level cruise, which started overhead Camp Williams Airfield in Saratoga Springs, Utah. This phase of the flight lasted only 2 minutes and covered a distance of 6 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its final descent, which started 1 mile northwest of Riverton, Utah. The descent took 3 minutes and covered a distance of 10 nautical miles, with the aircraft descending from 8,004 feet above sea level to 5,514 feet above sea level, a total decrease of 2,489 feet.
The final approach to runway 34L at KSLC Salt Lake City International Airport was made from the south, with the aircraft heading 355.0 degrees at 4 nautical miles and 1,281 feet above ground level. The landing was made on runway 34L, which had a length of 3,660 meters. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was also good at 134 knots.
The touchdown point was 259 meters beyond the touchdown zone, and the touchdown speed was a little fast at 126 knots. The touchdown rate was firm at -308 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were a temperature of 1 degree Celsius, with a wind speed of 7 knots at 230 degrees. The crosswind was 5 knots, and the tailwind was 4 knots.
The total landing distance was 1,316 meters, which accounted for 36% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, and the aircraft taxied to the parking area from the runway in 3 minutes, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 546 nautical miles, and the flight used 4,060 kilograms of fuel.
The Airbus A320 successfully landed at Salt Lake City International Airport (KSLC) on runway 34L, achieving a score of 96.7%. The aircraft approached the runway from the south, heading 355.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,281 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot maintained a good threshold height, which is a crucial aspect of a safe landing.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's threshold speed was recorded at 134 knots, which is within the acceptable range. However, the touchdown speed of 126 knots was slightly faster than desired, indicating that the pilot may have needed to apply more braking force upon touchdown. The touchdown rate of -308 feet per minute (fpm) was firm, suggesting that the aircraft's wheels made contact with the runway with a moderate amount of force.
The runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating that the aircraft was properly aligned with the runway centerline at the moment of touchdown. This is an essential aspect of a safe landing, as it helps to prevent the aircraft from veering off the runway or experiencing uneven braking.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were relatively calm, with a temperature of 1°C and winds blowing at 7 knots from a direction of 230°. The crosswind component was 5 knots, while the tailwind component was 4 knots. These conditions were not particularly challenging for the pilot, and the aircraft was able to land safely within the designated runway length of 3,660 meters.
The total landing distance of 1,316 meters was 36% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance. This suggests that the pilot was able to bring the aircraft to a stop quickly and efficiently, using the available runway length to their advantage. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating that the aircraft was properly aligned with the runway centerline as it came to a stop.
Overall, the Airbus A320's landing at KSLC was a successful one, with the pilot demonstrating good control and judgment throughout the approach and landing phases. While there were a few minor issues with the touchdown speed and rate, the aircraft was able to land safely and efficiently, earning a score of 96.7%.
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