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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.
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 5,231 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,231 ft of the 9,473 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,500 ft touchdown sits inside 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 Charlotte Douglas International Airport, taking 12 minutes and covering a distance of 1 nautical mile. The departure roll took place on runway 18L, with the aircraft lifting off at a speed of 149 knots after covering 3,789 feet, which was 44% of the runway length.
As the aircraft climbed out of Charlotte Douglas International Airport, it began its enroute climb 1 mile south east of the airport, rising from an altitude of 1,660 feet above sea level to 36,981 feet above sea level, an increase of 35,321 feet in 26 minutes, covering a distance of 108 nautical miles. The local weather conditions at the time were characterized by a temperature of 67 degrees Fahrenheit.
Following the enroute climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which started 4 miles north west of Durham, North Carolina, and lasted for 23 minutes, covering a distance of 110 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its enroute descent 3 miles south east of Goochland, Virginia, descending from an altitude of 36,463 feet above sea level to 5,374 feet above sea level, a decrease of 31,088 feet in 56 minutes, covering a distance of 140 nautical miles.
The aircraft then entered another level cruise phase, which started 1 mile north of Kenton, Delaware, and lasted for 27 minutes, covering a distance of 48 nautical miles. The enroute descent phase began 1 mile east of Gibbsboro, New Jersey, with the aircraft descending from an altitude of 4,995 feet above sea level to 4,441 feet above sea level, a decrease of 554 feet in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 3 nautical miles.
The aircraft then entered another level cruise phase, which started 3 miles west of Medford Lakes, New Jersey, and lasted for 6 minutes, covering a distance of 6 nautical miles. The enroute descent phase began overhead Ramblewood, New Jersey, with the aircraft descending from an altitude of 3,990 feet above sea level to 1,312 feet above sea level, a decrease of 2,679 feet in 6 minutes, covering a distance of 9 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 27R at Philadelphia International Airport took place from the east, with the aircraft heading 255.0 degrees at an altitude of 1,291 feet above ground level and a distance of 4 nautical miles from the runway. The landing took place on runway 27R, which had a length of 9,473 feet, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 132 knots and a touchdown rate of -185 feet per minute.
The total landing distance was 4,906 feet, which was 52% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was very good, and the aircraft taxied to the parking area from the runway in 6 minutes, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 432 nautical miles, taking 163 minutes, and the aircraft used 8,202 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The Airbus A320 successfully landed at Philadelphia International Airport (KPHL) on runway 27R, achieving a high score of 98.8%. The aircraft approached the runway from the east, heading 255.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,291 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot's final approach was well-executed, with a good threshold height and speed of 137 knots.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft performed well, with a touchdown distance of 1,498 feet, which is within the acceptable range. The touchdown speed of 132 knots was also good, indicating a smooth and controlled landing. The touchdown rate of -185 feet per minute (fpm) was within the normal range, suggesting a gentle and stable descent.
The runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating that the aircraft was properly aligned with the runway centerline at the moment of touchdown. This is a critical aspect of landing, as it helps to ensure a safe and controlled rollout. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 57°F.
The total landing distance of 4,906 feet was 52% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. This suggests that the pilot was able to bring the aircraft to a stop quickly and efficiently, with a good runway rollout alignment. Overall, the landing was a success, with the pilot demonstrating excellent skills and control throughout the approach and touchdown phases.
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