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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 1,934 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,934 m of the 3,034 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 485 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the Airbus A320 started with a 10-minute taxi from the parking area at LPPT Humberto Delgado Airport to the runway, covering 2 nm. The departure roll on runway 02 took place with a takeoff distance of 1,780 m, which was 57% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 161 kn. The local weather at the time indicated a temperature of 17 °C, with a wind speed of 12 kn coming from 79°, resulting in a crosswind of 10 kn and a headwind of 7 kn.
The enroute climb began overhead Camarate, with the aircraft climbing from 1,336 ft asl to 21,948 ft asl, an increase of 20,612 ft over a 10-minute period covering 56 nm. The enroute level cruise commenced 1 mile east of Montalvo and lasted for 11 minutes, covering a distance of 74 nm.
The enroute descent started 2 miles northeast of Albergaria-a-Velha, with the aircraft descending from 21,774 ft asl to 1,935 ft asl, a decrease of 19,839 ft over 13 minutes covering 41 nm. The landing on runway 17 at LPPR Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport involved a runway length of 3,034 m, with the aircraft at a height of 52 ft agl at the threshold. The speed at the threshold was 139 kn. The touchdown occurred 485 m from the threshold at a speed of 135 kn and a VSI of -334 ft/m. The local weather at the destination showed a temperature of 16 °C, with a wind speed of 7 kn coming from 90°, resulting in a crosswind of 7 kn and a headwind of 1 kn. The total landing distance was 1,853 m, which was 61% of the runway.
Finally, after landing, it took 4 minutes to taxi from the runway to the parking area, covering less than 1 nm. The total flight distance was 182 nm, with a flight duration of 82 minutes. The aircraft used 2,078 kg of fuel during the flight.
Firstly, it is important to acknowledge the impressive overall aircraft landing score of 94.2%. This demonstrates a high level of proficiency in various aspects of the landing process.
Starting with the Approach Phase, the excellent glideslope alignment indicates a smooth and precise descent towards the runway. This is crucial for setting up a successful landing and ensures a safe approach to the runway.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, the good threshold height is indicative of a well-controlled descent towards the runway threshold. Additionally, the fair landing flare suggests that there is room for improvement in ensuring a smoother touchdown.
In the Touchdown Phase, it is notable that the touchdown rate was hard, which could potentially lead to increased wear and tear on the aircraft landing gear. The slightly above target speed may have contributed to this issue and could be addressed by adjusting the approach speed for future landings. The touchdown point being 69m beyond the touchdown zone is a concern as it indicates a longer landing distance than desired. Furthermore, the runway touchdown position being 2.7m from the centerline suggests a slight deviation from the ideal touchdown point, which could be improved upon to ensure precise alignment with the runway.
Finally, in the Rollout Phase, the runway alignment being 10.5m from the centerline indicates a need for better alignment during the rollout process. This can be improved through better control of the aircraft and adjustments to ensure a straight rollout along the centerline of the runway.
Overall, while the landing score of 94.2% is commendable, there are areas that could be fine-tuned to further enhance the landing performance. By addressing the issues identified in each phase of the landing process, there is an opportunity to improve upon the already impressive score and strive for even greater proficiency in aircraft landings. Keep up the good work and continue to focus on refining your skills to achieve even better results in the future.
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