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MY FS FLIGHTS
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Maintain the centreline
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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.
Two stabilised approach gates, each with seven checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 7,641 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 612 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from London Heathrow Airport, the Airbus A350-900 began its journey on runway 27L, taking off with a liftoff speed of 162 kt after a takeoff distance of 6,655 ft, which covered 61% of the runway. The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 54 °F and a gentle wind of 3 kt at 220 °, resulting in a negligible crosswind and headwind.
As the aircraft climbed to its initial cruising altitude, it began its enroute climb from 1,079 ft above sea level to 37,742 ft, an increase of 36,663 ft in just 28 minutes, covering a distance of 187 nm. The aircraft then entered a level cruise phase, which lasted for 223 minutes and covered 1,818 nm. This was followed by a series of enroute climbs and descents, including a brief climb from 38,000 ft to 39,777 ft in just 3 minutes, and a descent from 39,528 ft to 10,233 ft in 19 minutes. The aircraft also conducted a series of level cruises, including a 305-minute cruise from 17 miles south west of Mary's Harbour Airport, covering 730 nm.
After crossing the Atlantic Ocean, the aircraft began its final approach to runway 22L at Logan International Airport, descending from 3,255 ft to 1,287 ft in just 4 minutes. The landing was successful, with a touchdown distance of 611 ft and a touchdown speed of 136 kt, although the touchdown rate was slightly firm at -359 fpm. The aircraft then taxied to the parking area, covering a distance of 2 nm in 7 minutes. The total flight distance was 2,959 nm, taking 421 minutes and consuming 98,199 lbs of fuel.
The aircraft, an Airbus A350-900, commenced its final approach to runway 22L at KBOS Logan International Airport from the north, aligning with the runway heading of 200.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,259 feet above ground level. The approach quality was excellent, with a good threshold height and a threshold speed of 136 knots, well within the acceptable range. As the aircraft descended onto the runway, it touched down at a speed of 136 knots, slightly above the ideal touchdown speed, resulting in a firm touchdown rate of -359 feet per minute.
The touchdown characteristics were satisfactory, with a touchdown distance of 611 feet, which was within the acceptable range. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft centered on the runway centerline. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 54°F and a wind of 3 knots at 210°, contributed to a relatively calm and stable environment for the landing. The crosswind component was minimal at 1 knot, while the headwind component was 3 knots, providing a favorable wind condition for the landing.
The aircraft's rollout was smooth and controlled, with excellent alignment on the runway centerline. The total landing distance of 3,721 feet was 49% of the runway length, indicating a good balance between touchdown distance and rollout performance. Overall, the landing was highly satisfactory, with a score of 98.1%, reflecting the crew's excellent skills and the aircraft's good performance in the given conditions.
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