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Use smaller, smoother aileron inputs to hold the climb bank angle near wings-level.
What happened: During Climb 3 the bank angle averaged 7.6°, well beyond a steady wings-level climb.
Watch for: Attitude indicator - bank angle, keeping it close to wings-level through the climb.
A crosswind landing is a geometry problem. The air mass you're flying in is moving sideways across the runway, and you need your ground track down the centreline with your wheels aligned to it at the moment of contact. There are two techniques that will help, the crab and the sideslip.
Read more in Crosswind Landings in the SimStart to finish · 25 stages, 23 scored
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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 1,397 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,397 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 646 m past the threshold — beyond 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 Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport, taking approximately 8 minutes and covering a distance of 2 nautical miles. The departure roll took place on runway 13L, with a takeoff distance of 1,964 meters, which is 53% of the runway length. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 166 knots.
As the aircraft took to the skies, it encountered local weather conditions of 25°C temperature and a wind speed of 7 knots at 89°. The crosswind was 5 knots, while the headwind was also 5 knots. The enroute climb started overhead Vecses, Hungary, where the aircraft ascended from 1,473 feet above sea level to 34,244 feet above sea level, an increase of 32,771 feet in 19 minutes, covering a distance of 98 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise began 1 mile west of Halbturn, Austria, and lasted for 5 minutes, covering 39 nautical miles. The aircraft then started another climb 1 mile northwest of Klausen-Leopoldsdorf, Austria, where it ascended from 34,221 feet to 36,255 feet above sea level, an increase of 2,034 feet in 3 minutes, covering 26 nautical miles. The enroute level cruise resumed 1 mile northeast of Emmersdorf an der Donau, Austria, and lasted for 36 minutes, covering 261 nautical miles.
As the aircraft approached its destination, it began its descent 1 mile north of Huenfeld, Germany, descending from 36,136 feet to 1,696 feet above sea level, a decrease of 34,440 feet in 26 minutes, covering 97 nautical miles. The final approach to runway 06 at Dortmund Airport was made from the southwest, heading 60.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,278 feet above ground level.
The aircraft landed on runway 06 at Dortmund Airport, with a runway length of 1,397 meters. Initially, the threshold height was excessively over target, but the subsequent landing had a good threshold height. The threshold speed was also good at 136 knots. The touchdown point was 230 meters beyond the touchdown zone, with a touchdown speed of 128 knots, which was a little fast. However, the touchdown rate was smooth at -149 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were 17°C temperature and a wind speed of 13 knots at 320°. The crosswind was 12 knots, while the tailwind was 2 knots. The total landing distance was 1,459 meters, which is 104% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was very good. After landing, the aircraft taxiied to the parking area, taking approximately 12 minutes and covering less than 1 nautical mile.
The total flight distance was 539 nautical miles, taking 129 minutes, and the aircraft used 4,856 kilograms of fuel.
The Airbus A320 aircraft successfully landed on runway 06 at EDLW Dortmund Airport, but with some areas for improvement. The final approach was initiated from the southwest, heading 60.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,278 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft touched down on the runway, but the threshold height was excessively over target at 138 feet agl, indicating that the aircraft descended more than necessary before touchdown.
The threshold speed, however, was well above target at 154 knots, suggesting that the aircraft was traveling too fast as it approached the runway. This could be a concern for safety, as excessive speed can lead to a loss of control or a longer landing distance. Fortunately, the second landing attempt was more successful, with a good threshold height and a threshold speed that was within the target range at 136 knots.
The touchdown point was 230 meters beyond the touchdown zone, which is a relatively long distance. The touchdown speed was a little fast at 128 knots, but the touchdown rate was smooth at -149 feet per minute (fpm). This indicates that the aircraft touched down with a controlled descent, which is essential for a safe landing. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, which is a testament to the pilot's skill and attention to detail.
The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 17°C and a wind speed of 13 knots at 320°. The crosswind component was 12 knots, while the tailwind component was 2 knots. These conditions did not seem to affect the landing significantly, as the aircraft performed well despite the moderate wind.
The total landing distance was 1,459 meters, which is 104% of the runway length. This indicates that the aircraft used a significant portion of the runway to come to a stop. However, the runway rollout alignment was very good, suggesting that the pilot maintained control of the aircraft during the rollout phase.
Overall, while the landing was not perfect, the Airbus A320 aircraft demonstrated its capabilities and the pilot's skills in a challenging environment. With some adjustments to the approach and landing technique, the aircraft can achieve even better results in the future.
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