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The Airbus A319 aircraft began its pre-flight departure by taxiing from the parking area to the runway at Theodore Francis Green State Airport (KPVD), a process that took 9 minutes and covered a distance of 1 nautical mile.
As it reached the runway, the aircraft started its departure roll on runway 23, covering 1,570 meters or 72% of the runway's length. The airplane achieved lift-off at a speed of 148 knots and began its initial ascent. At the time, the local weather conditions recorded a temperature of 29°C, a wind speed of 8 knots from 226°, resulting in a 2-knot crosswind and a 7-knot headwind.
As the aircraft began its climb, it started to ascend from a height of 1,060 feet above sea level (asl) to 10,503 ft asl, an increase of 9,444 feet over a distance of 11 nautical miles within 4 minutes. Following this climb segment, the airplane transitioned to a level cruise at an altitude of 10,160 ft asl near the North Central State Airport (KSFZ) in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.
The enroute cruise continued for 2 minutes, during which the aircraft covered an additional 11 nautical miles. The flight then began its descent from 10,160 ft asl to 4,815 ft asl, a decrease of 5,346 feet over 23 nautical miles in 5 minutes, with the descent segment beginning overhead the town of Bellingham in Massachusetts.
The aircraft subsequently transitioned to another level cruise for 3 minutes near Boxborough, Massachusetts, covering 15 nautical miles at that altitude. Following this cruise segment, the airplane commenced its descent from 5,002 ft asl to 1,560 ft asl, a decrease of 3,443 feet over 11 nautical miles in 4 minutes, with the descent taking place overhead Hollis, New Hampshire.
The aircraft then began its final approach to runway 35 at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (KMHT), flying from the south east at a heading of 337.0°, at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,307 feet above ground level (agl).
The Airbus A319 landed safely on runway 35, which has an overall length of 2,451 meters. The touchdown speed was 117 knots, while the threshold speed was 126 knots, providing a good margin for a safe landing. The airplane touched down 205 meters beyond the designated touchdown zone. Additionally, the aircraft experienced a hard touchdown rate of -409 feet per minute, which was followed by an uneventful runway rollout. The runway touchdown alignment was very accurate, and the local weather conditions at this time recorded a temperature of 22°C and a wind speed of 5 knots from 340°.
Following the landing, the aircraft taxiied back to the parking area, a process that took 4 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 79 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 29 minutes, consuming 1,262 kilograms of fuel. Overall, the flight was characterized by accurate taxiing, smooth departures and arrivals, as well as a safe and controlled altitude management throughout its duration.
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Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 9 minutes and covered 1 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Average speed 10 kt 0 kt min to max 23 kt |
1 | 7 kt | |
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Average speed turning corners 9 kt max 14 kt |
0 | 0 kt | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.00 g 1.00 g min to max 1.01 g |
1.00 | 1.00 g | |
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Average pitch angle 0.4 ° -0.2 ° min to max 1.3 ° |
1.3 | 0.4 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.4 ° |
0.1 | 0.4 ° | |
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Battery Master On at 21:13:08 |
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Engine 2 Started at 21:13:08 |
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Beacon Lights Switched On at 21:13:08 |
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Navigation Lights Switched On at 21:13:08 |
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Landing Gear Down at 21:13:08 |
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Engine 1 Started at 21:14:12 |
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Flaps Position 2 at 21:14:53 |
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Parking Brake On at 21:15:10 |
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Taxi Lights Switched On at 21:16:44 |
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Parking Brake Off at 21:16:46 |
Entering runway 23 at KPVD Theodore Francis Green State Airport, Average speed was 10 kt.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
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Average speed 10 kt 7 kt min to max 18 kt |
7 | 18 kt | |
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Average pitch angle -0.1 ° -0.4 ° min to max 0.3 ° |
0.3 | -0.0 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.8 ° |
0.5 | 0.5 ° | |
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Average g force 1.00 g 1.00 g min to max 1.00 g |
1.00 | 1.00 g | |
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Landing Lights Switched On at 21:21:58 |
Departure roll runway 23 at KPVD Theodore Francis Green State Airport. Takeoff distance 1,570 m 72 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 148 kt. Local weather - Temperature 29 °C. Wind 8 kt at 226 °. Crosswind: 2 kt Headwind: 7 kt.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Takeoff distance 1,570 m 72 % of runway |
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| 100 % |
Liftoff speed was 148 kt Target 141 kt |
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| 100 % |
Runway alignment max 2.83 m 1.43 m left to 1.40 m right |
1.05 | -1.40 m | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.00 g 0.95 g min to max 1.05 g |
1.00 | 1.04 g | |
| 100 % |
Takeoff Bounce |
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Average pitch angle 0.7 ° -0.7 ° min to max 8.4 ° |
0.1 | 8.4 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.5 ° |
0.4 | 0.5 ° | |
| 0 % |
Strobe Lights at 21:22:35 |
Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 23 KPVD Theodore Francis Green State Airport.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.2 ° |
0.0 | 0.2 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 150 kt 148 kt min to max 152 kt |
148 | 152 kt | |
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Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.2 ° min to max 0.7 ° |
0.5 | 0.2 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.15 g 1.05 g min to max 1.19 g |
1.05 | 1.16 g | |
| Info |
Average VSI 716 fpm 266 fpm min to max 1,221 fpm |
266 | 1,221 fpm | |
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Average altitude 20 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 53 ft agl |
0 | 53 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 11.9 ° 8.6 ° min to max 14.3 ° |
8.6 | 14.3 ° | |
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Strobe Lights Switched On at 21:23:01 |
Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 23 KPVD Theodore Francis Green State Airport.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Heading variation 0.2 ° 0.2 ° min to max 0.3 ° |
0.2 | 0.3 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 153 kt 152 kt min to max 154 kt |
152 | 153 kt | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.8 ° |
0.2 | 0.4 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.11 g 0.91 g min to max 1.16 g |
1.16 | 1.00 g | |
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Average VSI 1,737 fpm 1,251 fpm min to max 2,728 fpm |
1,251 | 2,615 fpm | |
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Average altitude 117 ft agl 55 ft agl min to max 391 ft agl |
55 | 391 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 15.5 ° 14.4 ° min to max 17.4 ° |
14.4 | 16.4 ° | |
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Taxi Lights Switched Off at 21:23:06 |
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Landing Gear Up at 21:23:06 |
Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 23 KPVD Theodore Francis Green State Airport.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Heading variation 0.3 ° 0.2 ° min to max 0.3 ° |
0.3 | 0.2 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 151 kt 150 kt min to max 153 kt |
153 | 150 kt | |
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Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.3 ° min to max 1.1 ° |
1.1 | 0.4 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 0.96 g 0.95 g min to max 0.98 g |
0.98 | 0.97 g | |
| 100 % |
Landing gear up |
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Average VSI 2,621 fpm 2,537 fpm min to max 2,677 fpm |
2,658 | 2,537 fpm | |
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Average altitude 696 ft agl 435 ft agl min to max 958 ft agl |
435 | 958 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 16.1 ° 15.8 ° min to max 16.4 ° |
16.3 | 15.8 ° |
Enroute climb started 1 mile west of Warwick (Rhode Island, United States). Climbing from 1,060 ft asl to 10,503 ft asl, an increase of 9,444 ft in 4 minutes and covering 11 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Average speed 210 kt 148 kt min to max 268 kt |
150 | 268 kt | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 15.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 30.5 ° |
0.4 | 0.2 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.04 g 0.72 g min to max 1.19 g |
0.97 | 0.99 g | |
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Average VSI 1,842 fpm 854 fpm min to max 4,093 fpm |
2,541 | 1,106 fpm | |
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Average altitude 2,997 ft asl 1,060 ft asl min to max 10,503 ft asl |
1,060 | 10,503 ft asl | |
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Average pitch angle 8.7 ° 3.8 ° min to max 16.1 ° |
15.8 | 3.8 ° | |
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Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0 |
0 | 0 | |
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Flaps Position 1 at 21:24:02 |
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Flaps Fully Retracted at 21:24:11 |
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Landing Lights Switched Off at 21:26:42 |
Enroute level cruise started 1 mile south west of KSFZ North Central State Airport Pawtucket (Rhode Island, United States) and lasted 2 minutes, covering 11 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Average altitude 10,893 ft asl 10,325 ft asl min to max 11,013 ft asl |
10,674 | 10,325 ft asl | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 316 kt 281 kt min to max 337 kt |
281 | 328 kt | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 6.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 13.5 ° |
0.4 | 0.0 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.00 g 0.86 g min to max 1.03 g |
0.98 | 1.00 g | |
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Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0 |
0 | 0 | |
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Average pitch angle 0.9 ° -0.8 ° min to max 2.9 ° |
2.9 | -0.7 ° |
Enroute descent started overhead Bellingham (Massachusetts, United States). Descent from 10,160 ft asl to 4,815 ft asl, a decrease of 5,346 ft in 5 minutes and covering 23 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 90.05 % |
Average speed 258 kt 249 kt min to max 328 kt |
328 | 266 kt | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 19.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 30.5 ° |
0.1 | 4.1 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.07 g 0.84 g min to max 1.28 g |
0.99 | 1.28 g | |
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Average VSI -1,440 fpm -3,164 fpm min to max -459 fpm |
-986 | -719 fpm | |
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Average altitude 7,849 ft asl 4,815 ft asl min to max 10,160 ft asl |
10,160 | 4,815 ft asl | |
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Average pitch angle -0.0 ° -3.2 ° min to max 3.6 ° |
-0.7 | 3.6 ° | |
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Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0 |
0 | 0 | |
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Landing Lights Switched On at 21:30:12 |
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Exceeded 250 kn below 10000 ft at 21:30:17 |
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Exceeded 250 kn below 10000 ft at 21:33:03 |
Enroute level cruise started 1 mile south west of Boxborough (Massachusetts, United States) and lasted 3 minutes, covering 15 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Average altitude 5,011 ft asl 4,892 ft asl min to max 5,026 ft asl |
4,892 | 5,017 ft asl | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 250 kt 246 kt min to max 253 kt |
253 | 246 kt | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.1 ° |
2.1 | 0.0 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 0.99 g 0.96 g min to max 1.02 g |
1.00 | 1.00 g | |
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Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0 |
0 | 0 | |
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Average pitch angle 2.6 ° 2.2 ° min to max 4.1 ° |
4.1 | 2.6 ° |
Enroute descent started overhead Hollis (New Hampshire, United States). Descent from 5,002 ft asl to 1,560 ft asl, a decrease of 3,443 ft in 4 minutes and covering 11 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Average speed 201 kt 181 kt min to max 241 kt |
241 | 183 kt | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 14.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 25.6 ° |
7.5 | 0.1 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.05 g 0.83 g min to max 1.19 g |
0.83 | 1.01 g | |
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Average VSI -770 fpm -1,574 fpm min to max 132 fpm |
-406 | -980 fpm | |
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Average altitude 3,246 ft asl 1,560 ft asl min to max 5,002 ft asl |
5,002 | 1,560 ft asl | |
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Average pitch angle 2.7 ° -1.4 ° min to max 7.8 ° |
0.5 | -0.8 ° | |
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Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0 |
0 | 0 | |
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Flaps Position 1 at 21:38:20 |
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Flaps Position 2 at 21:41:06 |
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Flaps Position 3 at 21:41:12 |
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Flaps Position 4 at 21:41:33 |
Approaching runway 35 at KMHT Manchester-Boston Regional Airport from 4 nm to 3 nm. Descent from 1,307 ft agl to 990 ft agl. A decrease of 318 ft in 21 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Approach angle 3.1 ° 3.1 ° min to max 3.1 ° Target 3.0 ° |
3.1 | 3.1 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 172 kt 157 kt min to max 182 kt |
182 | 157 kt | |
| 100 % |
Heading variation 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.0 ° |
0.0 | 0.0 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.4 ° |
0.0 | 1.4 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.00 g 0.97 g min to max 1.06 g |
0.99 | 0.99 g | |
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Average VSI -912 fpm -1,072 fpm min to max -755 fpm |
-964 | -931 fpm | |
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Average altitude 1,145 ft agl 990 ft agl min to max 1,307 ft agl |
1,307 | 990 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle -1.6 ° -2.4 ° min to max -0.6 ° |
-1.0 | -1.6 ° | |
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Flaps Position 5 at 21:41:41 |
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Landing Gear Down at 21:41:46 |
Approaching runway 35 at KMHT Manchester-Boston Regional Airport from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 973 ft agl to 647 ft agl. A decrease of 326 ft in 24 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Approach angle 3.1 ° 3.0 ° min to max 3.1 ° Target 3.0 ° |
3.1 | 3.0 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 142 kt 133 kt min to max 156 kt |
156 | 133 kt | |
| 100 % |
Heading variation 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.2 ° |
0.0 | 0.2 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.9 ° |
0.2 | 0.4 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.00 g 0.97 g min to max 1.04 g |
0.99 | 1.02 g | |
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Average VSI -797 fpm -970 fpm min to max -635 fpm |
-945 | -703 fpm | |
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Average altitude 800 ft agl 647 ft agl min to max 973 ft agl |
973 | 647 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 1.2 ° -1.4 ° min to max 3.1 ° |
-1.4 | 3.1 ° | |
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Taxi Lights Switched On at 21:42:07 |
Approaching runway 35 at KMHT Manchester-Boston Regional Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 637 ft agl to 351 ft agl. A decrease of 286 ft in 27 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Approach angle 3.1 ° 3.0 ° min to max 3.3 ° Target 3.0 ° |
3.0 | 3.3 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 130 kt 129 kt min to max 133 kt |
133 | 129 kt | |
| 100 % |
Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.2 ° |
0.2 | 0.1 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.1 ° min to max 1.9 ° |
0.2 | 0.8 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.02 g |
1.01 | 0.99 g | |
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Average VSI -616 fpm -667 fpm min to max -554 fpm |
-667 | -558 fpm | |
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Average altitude 490 ft agl 351 ft agl min to max 637 ft agl |
637 | 351 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 3.9 ° 3.2 ° min to max 4.6 ° |
3.2 | 4.0 ° |
Approaching runway 35 at KMHT Manchester-Boston Regional Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 341 ft agl to 58 ft agl. A decrease of 284 ft in 22 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Approach angle 3.3 ° 3.2 ° min to max 3.5 ° Target 3.0 ° |
3.4 | 3.4 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 128 kt 127 kt min to max 129 kt |
129 | 127 kt | |
| 100 % |
Heading variation 0.1 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.1 ° |
0.1 | 0.1 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 1.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.9 ° |
0.9 | 0.9 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.03 g 0.96 g min to max 1.06 g |
1.00 | 1.06 g | |
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Average VSI -745 fpm -838 fpm min to max -563 fpm |
-563 | -566 fpm | |
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Average altitude 112 ft agl 58 ft agl min to max 341 ft agl |
341 | 58 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 4.3 ° 3.0 ° min to max 5.7 ° |
4.0 | 5.7 ° |
Landing on runway 35 at KMHT Manchester-Boston Regional Airport, runway length 2,451 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was good at 126 kt.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Threshold speed was good at 126 kt. Target 126 kt |
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| 100 % |
Target 50 ft agl |
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| 45.56 % |
Landing and flare profile |
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| 100 % |
Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.1 ° |
0.1 | 0.1 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.0 ° |
1.1 | 1.1 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.00 g 0.93 g min to max 1.06 g |
1.06 | 1.00 g | |
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Average speed 124 kt 117 kt min to max 126 kt |
126 | 117 kt | |
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Average VSI -286 fpm -554 fpm min to max -126 fpm |
-554 | -409 fpm | |
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Average altitude 6 ft agl -17 ft agl min to max 28 ft agl |
28 | -17 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 6.2 ° 5.5 ° min to max 7.8 ° |
5.7 | 7.8 ° |
Touchdown point was 205 m beyond the touchdown zone. Touchdown speed at 117 kt was good. Touchdown rate was hard at -409 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was very good. Local weather - Temperature 22 °C. Wind 5 kt at 340 °. Crosswind: 0 kt Headwind: 5 kt.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 89.29 % |
Touchdown VSI was -409 fpm. |
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| 81.63 % |
Touchdown distance was 625 m Target 457 m |
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| 100 % |
Speed at touchdown 117 kt Target below 123 kt |
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| 100 % |
Runway alignment max 2.66 m 2.57 m left |
2.66 | 2.45 m | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.2 ° min to max 1.1 ° |
1.1 | 0.2 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.22 g 1.00 g min to max 1.34 g |
1.00 | 1.23 g | |
| 100 % |
Landing Bounce |
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Average speed 116 kt 116 kt min to max 117 kt |
117 | 116 kt | |
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Average pitch angle 8.0 ° 7.8 ° min to max 8.1 ° |
7.8 | 8.1 ° |
Total landing distance 1,784 m, 73 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was perfect.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Landing distance 1,784 m 73 % of runway. |
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Runway alignment max 2.43 m 2.43 m left to 0.00 m left |
2.43 | 1.05 m | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.00 g 0.95 g min to max 1.20 g |
1.20 | 1.00 g | |
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Average speed 106 kt 62 kt min to max 113 kt |
113 | 62 kt | |
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Average pitch angle 5.5 ° -1.2 ° min to max 8.6 ° |
8.1 | -1.1 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.5 ° |
0.2 | 0.0 ° | |
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Strobe Lights Switched Off at 21:43:25 |
Exiting runway, average speed 22 kt
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
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Average speed 19 kt 13 kt min to max 56 kt |
56 | 16 kt | |
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Average pitch angle -0.1 ° -1.1 ° min to max 0.4 ° |
-1.1 | 0.3 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.4 ° |
0.0 | 0.4 ° | |
| Info |
Average g force 1.00 g 0.98 g min to max 1.01 g |
1.00 | 1.00 g | |
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Landing Lights Switched Off at 21:44:02 |
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Flaps Position 4 at 21:44:05 |
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Flaps Position 3 at 21:44:08 |
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Flaps Position 2 at 21:44:16 |
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Flaps Position 1 at 21:44:18 |
Taxiing to the parking from the runway took 4 minutes and covered less than 1 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Average speed 14 kt 3 kt min to max 22 kt |
16 | 4 kt | |
| 100 % |
Average speed turning corners 7 kt max 12 kt |
0 | 0 kt | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.02 g |
1.00 | 1.00 g | |
| Info |
Average pitch angle 0.3 ° -0.3 ° min to max 1.2 ° |
0.3 | 0.2 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.9 ° |
0.5 | 0.0 ° | |
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Flaps Fully Retracted at 21:44:27 |
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Taxi Lights Switched Off at 21:47:48 |
The Airbus A319 aircraft successfully landed at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport, demonstrating a high level of proficiency in its flight operations. The final approach to runway 35 was conducted from the southeast at a heading of 337.0° at 4 nautical miles (nm) from the airport, and at an altitude of 1,307 feet above ground level (agl).
The approach was executed at a precise altitude with a good threshold height, which indicates the pilot's effective use of altitude management during the approach phase. The threshold speed of 126 knots was achieved, signifying a controlled and stable approach. The touchdown was made at 205 meters beyond the touchdown zone, which suggests a slight overshoot but remains within a manageable distance.
The touchdown speed of 117 knots was maintained, adhering to the recommended standards. However, the touchdown rate of -409 feet per minute (fpm) was deemed as hard, suggesting a slightly aggressive approach or possible underutilization of the aircraft's deceleration capabilities. Despite this, the aircraft was brought back under control, ensuring a safe and stable touchdown.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 22°C (72°F) and a wind speed of 5 knots from 340°, resulting in zero crosswind but a 5-knot headwind. This tailwind component slightly aided the aircraft's ground speed during the approach but would have required the pilot to adjust the descent rate and approach path accordingly.
The total landing distance of 1,784 meters was 73% of the available runway length, which is a relatively safe margin for a safe braking and rollout. The rollout alignment, however, was perfect, showcasing the pilot's excellent ability to control the aircraft's trajectory during the critical phase of landing. Overall, the Airbus A319's performance during the landing can be considered satisfactory, with areas for improvement in terms of touchdown rate management.
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