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MY FS FLIGHTS
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Arrival
Begin raising the nose sooner, at 11 ft, rather than waiting until 7.3 ft.
What happened: The flare began late at 7.3 ft, below the normal band.
Watch for: Radio altimeter approaching 11 ft as the cue to start the flare.
See Arrival Landing
Preparing for a stable approach will give you time to decide on whether to attempt the landing or going around. Too much altitude with a high sink rate will result in carrying too much speed onto the runway. Configuring flaps and the gear late also won't help the speed decay.
Read more in The Stabilised ApproachStart to finish · 26 stages, 24 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 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 11,513 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 1,655 ft past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from LFPG Charles de Gaulle International Airport, runway 27L, the Airbus A350-900 began its journey with a 17-minute taxiing period, covering 4 nautical miles to reach the runway. At 42°F and a gentle 2 kt headwind, the aircraft lifted off the ground at 169 kt, utilizing 5,647 ft of runway, which was 48% of the available length.
As the aircraft climbed to 20,000 ft, it began its enroute level cruise, lasting 3 minutes and covering 24 nautical miles south of Beaumontel, France. The flight then continued with multiple climbs and level cruises, reaching altitudes of up to 38,000 ft and covering significant distances, including a 475-nautical-mile cruise west of Guernsey Airport. The aircraft's fuel efficiency was evident in its ability to maintain a steady pace, using 109,672 lbs of fuel for the entire journey. The flight's final descent began over Cetronia, Pennsylvania, and the aircraft touched down on runway 19L at KIAD Washington Dulles International Airport, with a total landing distance of 4,509 ft, 39% of the available runway length.
The landing was slightly rough, with a touchdown speed of 133 kt and a rate of -236 fpm, but the runway rollout alignment was very good. The aircraft taxied to the parking area in 5 minutes, concluding its 238-minute journey, which covered a total distance of 3,426 nautical miles. The flight's performance was a testament to the aircraft's capabilities and the crew's expertise, navigating through various weather conditions and altitudes with precision and efficiency.
The aircraft touched down on runway 19L at KIAD Washington Dulles International Airport with a good threshold height, indicating a well-executed approach. The threshold speed of 135 kt was within acceptable limits, demonstrating the pilot's ability to manage the aircraft's descent and speed. However, the touchdown speed of 133 kt was slightly above the optimal range, resulting in a fair touchdown rate of -236 fpm.
The touchdown point was located 290 ft beyond the touchdown zone, which, although not ideal, did not compromise the overall safety of the landing. The runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 10 ft from the centreline, which could be attributed to minor deviations in the approach or during the final stages of the landing. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 73 °F and a wind of 9 kt at 216 °, contributed to a relatively calm environment, with a 6 kt crosswind and an 8 kt headwind.
The aircraft's total landing distance of 4,509 ft, which accounted for 39% of the runway length, was within acceptable limits. The rollout alignment was very good, indicating a high level of control and precision during the final stages of the landing. Overall, the landing was executed well, with a score of 98.8% reflecting the pilot's skill and attention to detail.
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