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Ground control varies with speed, full authority at walking pace, progressively reducing as groundspeed rises. The aircraft becomes twitchy at any speed, every small pedal input swings the nose, which can encourage large-amplitude leg inputs that no real aircraft would accept.
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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 1,593 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,593 m of the 2,495 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 537 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight on Vueling EC-LUN commenced with a 6-minute taxi from the parking area to runway 29 at LEAS Asturias. The takeoff roll covered 1,465 meters of the runway, constituting 67% of its length, with a liftoff speed of 147 knots. The local weather conditions at the departure airport were a temperature of 17°C and a 4-knot wind coming from 220°, resulting in a 2-knot headwind and a 4-knot crosswind.
Upon reaching San Juan de la Arena in the Principality of Asturias, Spain, the climb began from 1,032 feet above sea level to a cruising altitude of 36,117 feet, covering a distance of 127 nautical miles in 20 minutes. The subsequent level cruise phase lasted 35 minutes and covered 273 nm, starting at a location defined by a latitude of 45.571488 and a longitude of -5.0236978.
The descent phase commenced over Carquebut in Normandie, France, descending from 36,171 feet to 3,599 feet over the course of 25 minutes, covering 110 nm. This was followed by another brief level cruise lasting 4 minutes and covering 16 nm, starting one mile south-west of Ardingly in West Sussex, England.
The final descent phase began over Loxwood in West Sussex, descending from 2,987 feet to 1,970 feet in 3 minutes, covering 8 nm before landing on runway 08R at EGKK Gatwick. The landing occurred 533 meters from the threshold, with a touchdown speed of 130 knots and a Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI) reading of -223 ft/m. The runway length at Gatwick was 2,495 meters, and the conditions at the time of landing were a temperature of 17°C and a 9-knot wind coming from 102°, resulting in an 8-knot headwind and a 4-knot crosswind.
The total landing distance was 1,504 meters, which constituted 60% of the runway length. After landing, a 7-minute taxi was undertaken to return to the parking area, covering less than 1 nm. The entire flight covered a distance of 542 nm, taking a total of 119 minutes and consuming 3,772 kg of fuel.
Overall, the aircraft landing score of 96.4% signifies a well-executed landing with some areas for improvement.
During the Approach Phase, the excellent glideslope alignment indicates that the aircraft was descending towards the runway at the correct angle, ensuring a smooth transition to the landing phase. This is a crucial aspect of a successful landing, as it sets the foundation for a stable approach.
In the Landing Phase, the good threshold height and great landing flare suggest that the pilot was able to judge the altitude and distance from the runway accurately, resulting in a controlled descent and a well-timed flare to reduce the aircraft's rate of descent just before touchdown. These factors contribute to a soft and safe touchdown.
Moving on to the Touchdown Phase, while the touchdown rate was fair, it is essential to aim for a smoother touchdown to further enhance the overall landing performance. However, the on-target speed and touchdown point being 112m beyond the touchdown zone demonstrate good speed management and precision in touchdown positioning.
Additionally, the runway touchdown position being 8.0m from the centerline indicates a slight deviation from the ideal touchdown point. Maintaining centerline alignment is crucial for safe landings and can be improved upon in future landings.
As the aircraft transitioned into the Rollout Phase, the 7.6m deviation from the centerline highlights the need for improved runway alignment. Ensuring a straight rollout path helps in maintaining control and stability during the landing rollout.
Overall, the aircraft landing score of 96.4% is impressive and reflects a commendable performance by the pilot. By focusing on smoothing out the touchdown, improving alignment during touchdown and rollout, and maintaining centerline discipline throughout the landing phases, the landing performance can be further enhanced to achieve even higher scores in the future. Keep up the good work and continue practicing to refine and perfect your landing techniques.
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