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Avoid steep turns at low altitude
Below a thousand feet the aeroplane is slow, heavy and close to the ground. A steep turn loses lift, raises the stall speed and flattens the climb just when the gradient matters most. A normal turn on course is a rate one — fifteen degrees or so, twenty-five at the outside, this penalty is to acknowledge when a turn has stopped being a turn and become a manoeuvre.
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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 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 8,899 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 2,077 ft 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 Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, taking approximately 10 minutes to cover a distance of 1 nautical mile. The aircraft then departed from runway 07L, with a takeoff distance of 5,077 feet, which accounted for 49% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 156 knots, and the local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 56°F and no wind.
As the aircraft climbed out of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, it began its enroute climb, which started 1 mile east of the airport. The climb took 26 minutes to reach an altitude of 31,988 feet, an increase of 30,086 feet from the initial altitude of 1,903 feet. During this phase, the aircraft covered a distance of 133 nautical miles.
After reaching the cruising altitude, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which started 7 miles north of Aha Quin Airport in Blythe, California. This phase lasted for 9 minutes and covered a distance of 58 nautical miles.
As the aircraft approached its destination, it began its enroute descent, which started 10 miles east of Twentynine Palms Airport in Twentynine Palms, California. The descent took 40 minutes to reach an altitude of 1,402 feet, a decrease of 30,604 feet from the cruising altitude of 32,006 feet. During this phase, the aircraft covered a distance of 129 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 24R at Los Angeles International Airport was made from the east, with a heading of 263.0° and an altitude of 1,268 feet above ground level. The aircraft landed on the runway, with a touchdown point 676 feet beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed was 125 knots, and the touchdown rate was perfect at -4 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was also perfect.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 55°F and no wind. The total landing distance was 3,927 feet, which accounted for 44% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was very good.
In summary, the flight covered a total distance of 327 nautical miles, taking approximately 86 minutes to complete. The aircraft used 6,877 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The Airbus A320 successfully landed at Los Angeles International Airport (KLAX) on runway 24R, achieving a high score of 94.6%. The aircraft approached the runway from the east, heading 263.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,268 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot maintained a good threshold height, which is a critical aspect of a safe landing.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's threshold speed was recorded at 135 knots, which is within the acceptable range. The touchdown point was located 676 feet beyond the designated touchdown zone, but this is not considered a significant deviation. The touchdown speed of 125 knots was also within the acceptable range, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The touchdown rate of -4 feet per minute (fpm) was perfect, demonstrating a gentle and stable landing.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 55°F and no wind. This allowed the pilot to maintain a steady course and avoid any potential challenges posed by wind shear or turbulence. The aircraft's runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot had successfully aligned the aircraft with the runway centerline.
The total landing distance of 3,927 feet was 44% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. This suggests that the pilot had successfully managed the aircraft's descent and touchdown, minimizing the use of runway length. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating that the pilot had maintained control of the aircraft during the rollout phase.
Overall, the Airbus A320's landing at KLAX was a successful and well-executed maneuver, with the pilot demonstrating excellent skills and control throughout the approach and touchdown phases. The high score of 94.6% reflects the pilot's expertise and attention to detail, as well as the aircraft's performance and handling characteristics.
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