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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 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,804 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 264 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in question was operated by an Airbus A321-253NX aircraft. The journey began with a taxiing period from the parking area to the runway, which took approximately 10 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft then departed from runway 28R at Dublin Airport (EIDW), with a takeoff distance of 1,788 meters, which was 57% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 173 knots.
As the aircraft climbed out of Dublin Airport, it began its enroute climb, reaching an altitude of 27,770 feet above sea level (asl) in 17 minutes, covering a distance of 95 nautical miles. The climb started approximately 1 mile northwest of the airport and continued for several segments, with the aircraft reaching various altitudes and covering significant distances. The first enroute level cruise segment began approximately 1 mile northeast of Sixmilebridge, Ireland, and lasted for 30 minutes, covering 219 nautical miles.
The aircraft continued its journey, with multiple enroute climb and level cruise segments, each with its own set of coordinates and altitudes. The climb segments were characterized by significant increases in altitude, while the level cruise segments were marked by steady altitudes and long distances covered. The aircraft's route took it over various locations, including Ireland, the Atlantic Ocean, and the eastern coast of North America.
As the aircraft approached its destination, it began its enroute descent, starting approximately 56 miles southeast of Matinicus Island Airport in Maine, United States. The descent was a gradual decrease in altitude, from 35,980 feet asl to 10,528 feet asl, covering a distance of 86 nautical miles in 13 minutes. The aircraft continued its descent, with multiple segments, until it reached its final approach altitude.
The final approach to runway 33L at Logan International Airport (KBOS) was made from the southeast, with a heading of 316.0 degrees at 4 nautical miles and 1,277 feet above ground level (agl). The landing was successful, with a touchdown distance of 262 meters, a touchdown speed of 135 knots, and a touchdown rate of -378 feet per minute (fpm). The runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 5.5 meters from the centerline.
The total landing distance was 1,106 meters, which was 39% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was very good, and the aircraft was able to taxi to the parking area in just 3 minutes, covering less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 2,684 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 417 minutes. The aircraft used a total of 18,803 kilograms of fuel during the journey.
The aircraft in question, an A321-253NX, successfully landed at KBOS Logan International Airport on runway 33L. The final approach was initiated from the southeast, heading 316.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,277 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft demonstrated a high level of proficiency in its approach, with a score of 96.8%.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on the runway with a speed of 144 knots, which was within the acceptable threshold speed. The touchdown distance of 262 meters was also satisfactory, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The touchdown speed of 135 knots was within the desired range, and the touchdown rate of -378 feet per minute (fpm) was firm but not excessive.
However, there was a slight deviation in the runway touchdown position, with the aircraft landing 5.5 meters off-centerline. This minor misalignment may have been due to various factors, including wind shear or pilot error. Nevertheless, the overall landing performance was impressive, considering the aircraft's size and weight.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 16°C. This moderate temperature likely contributed to a stable and predictable flight environment, making the landing process smoother.
The total landing distance of 1,106 meters was 39% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size. This indicates that the pilots were able to bring the aircraft to a stop quickly and efficiently, with minimal use of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, suggesting that the pilots maintained control of the aircraft throughout the landing process.
Overall, the landing of the A321-253NX at KBOS Logan International Airport was a success, with the aircraft demonstrating a high level of proficiency and control. The minor deviations in the touchdown position and landing distance were minor and did not significantly impact the overall performance of the aircraft.
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