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Below 10,000 ft you are typically limited to 250 kt indicated (a US rule that much of the world mirrors in some form, though not universally). This forces a deceleration around 10,000 ft whether the profile wants one or not, so plan for it rather than discovering it.
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Two stabilised approach gates, each with five checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,534 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,534 m of the 3,404 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 343 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 Tirana International Airport, Mother Teresa, taking 6 minutes and covering a distance of 1 nautical mile. Departure roll occurred on runway 17, with the aircraft taking off after covering 53% of the runway's length. The takeoff distance was 1,467 meters, and the liftoff speed was 151 knots.
The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a temperature of 6 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 4 knots at a direction of 90 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind of 4 knots and a headwind of 0 knots. As the aircraft climbed, it began to ascend from an altitude of 1,180 feet above sea level to a cruising altitude of 36,685 feet above sea level, an increase of 35,505 feet in 23 minutes and covering a distance of 155 nautical miles.
The enroute climb started 1 mile west of Kamez, Tirana, Albania, and continued until the aircraft reached the cruising altitude. The enroute level cruise then began 2 miles north of Neoi Poroi, Central Macedonia, Greece, and lasted for 41 minutes, covering a distance of 329 nautical miles. The aircraft then started its descent 4 miles northwest of Tavas, Denizli, Turkey, and descended from 36,653 feet above sea level to 25,016 feet above sea level, a decrease of 11,637 feet in 7 minutes and covering a distance of 49 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise then started again 8 miles southeast of Tefenni, Burdur, Turkey, and lasted for 2 minutes, covering a distance of 12 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its final descent 5 miles northwest of Korkuteli, Antalya, Turkey, and descended from 25,018 feet above sea level to 1,489 feet above sea level, a decrease of 23,528 feet in 17 minutes and covering a distance of 37 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 36C at Antalya International Airport was made from the south, with the aircraft heading 6.0 degrees at an altitude of 1,304 feet above ground level and a distance of 4 nautical miles from the runway. The landing on runway 36C was successful, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 134 knots and a touchdown distance of 344 meters. The touchdown speed was a little fast, but the touchdown rate was firm at -379 feet per minute.
The runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 3.4 meters from the centerline, but the runway rollout alignment was perfect. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 11 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 4 knots at a direction of 0 degrees, resulting in a crosswind of 0 knots and a headwind of 4 knots. The total landing distance was 1,456 meters, which was 43% of the runway's length.
After landing, the aircraft taxiied to the parking area, taking 6 minutes and covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 589 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 103 minutes. The aircraft used a total of 3,976 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Airbus A320 successfully landed at LTAI Antalya International Airport, achieving a high score of 98.3%. The aircraft approached the runway from the south, heading 6.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,304 feet above ground level (agl). The final approach was executed with precision, and the aircraft landed safely on runway 36C, which has a length of 3,404 meters.
The threshold height was good, indicating that the aircraft was at the correct altitude as it approached the runway. The threshold speed of 138 knots was also within the acceptable range, demonstrating the pilot's ability to manage the aircraft's speed during the landing phase. The touchdown distance of 344 meters was also satisfactory, indicating that the aircraft was able to touch down within a reasonable distance from the runway threshold.
However, the touchdown speed of 134 knots was slightly faster than the recommended speed, which may have resulted in a firmer touchdown rate of -379 feet per minute (fpm). Despite this, the runway touchdown position was only slightly misaligned by 3.4 meters from the centerline, indicating that the pilot was able to maintain control of the aircraft during the landing phase.
The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 11°C and a wind speed of 4 knots at 0°. The crosswind was negligible, and the headwind was 4 knots, which may have contributed to the slightly faster touchdown speed. The total landing distance of 1,456 meters was 43% of the runway length, which is a reasonable distance considering the aircraft's size and weight.
The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot was able to maintain control of the aircraft during the rollout phase and bring it to a safe stop. Overall, the landing was executed with precision and control, and the pilot's skills and experience were evident throughout the process.
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