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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 2,283 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 380 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a departure roll from runway 23 at Teesside International Airport, located at EGNV. The aircraft, an Airbus A319, accelerated down the runway and lifted off at a speed of 133 knots. The takeoff distance was 226 meters, which is 10% of the runway length. The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 16 degrees Celsius and a light wind blowing at 1 knot from a direction of 269 degrees.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it began its enroute climb, starting approximately 1 mile southwest of Teesside International Airport near Darlington. The climb was steep, with the aircraft ascending from an initial altitude of 1,055 feet above sea level to 2,017 feet in just 2 minutes, covering a distance of 6 nautical miles. This rapid ascent was achieved in a relatively short period, demonstrating the aircraft's ability to climb efficiently.
Following the enroute climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, during which it flew at a steady altitude and speed. This phase began overhead North Cowton in North Yorkshire and lasted for 7 minutes, covering a distance of 12 nautical miles. The cruise phase was a period of steady flight, allowing the aircraft to conserve fuel and maintain a consistent pace.
As the flight approached its destination, the aircraft began its final approach to runway 23 at Teesside International Airport. The approach was made from the north east, with the aircraft flying at a heading of 233.0 degrees and an altitude of 1,357 feet above ground level. The approach was characterized by a good threshold height and a threshold speed that was within the acceptable range.
The landing itself was smooth, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a speed of 109 knots. However, the touchdown speed was slightly faster than ideal, and the touchdown rate was fair at -206 feet per minute. The runway touchdown position was also slightly misaligned, being 3.4 meters off-centerline. Despite these minor issues, the landing was generally good, with a touchdown distance of 380 meters.
The flight was completed with a total distance of 22 nautical miles, taking approximately 10 minutes to complete. The aircraft used a total of 296 kilograms of fuel during the flight, demonstrating its efficiency and economy. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were the same as those at the time of departure, with a temperature of 16 degrees Celsius and a light wind blowing at 1 knot from a direction of 269 degrees.
The Airbus A319 successfully landed at Teesside International Airport, achieving a score of 99.6%. The aircraft was approaching the runway from the north east, heading 233.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,357 feet above ground level (agl). The final approach was executed with precision, taking into account the runway's length of 2,283 meters.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on the runway with a good threshold height, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The threshold speed of 113 knots was also satisfactory, demonstrating the pilot's ability to manage the aircraft's speed during the landing phase. However, the touchdown speed of 109 knots was slightly faster than ideal, which may have resulted in a slightly higher touchdown rate.
The touchdown rate of -206 feet per minute (fpm) was considered fair, suggesting that the aircraft may have experienced a slight bounce or oscillation upon touchdown. This could be attributed to the slightly fast touchdown speed. Additionally, the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 3.4 meters from the centerline, which may have been due to a minor deviation in the pilot's alignment during the final approach.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 16°C and a wind speed of 1 knot from 269°. The crosswind and headwind components were both 1 knot, indicating a relatively calm atmosphere. Overall, the landing was successful, and the aircraft came to a stop on the runway with minimal deviation from the centerline.
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