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Maintain the centreline
A small uncorrected heading error at 40 knots becomes a metre of offset per second by 100 knots, noticed only at rotation, producing a crabbed liftoff. Root cause is nearly always eyes on the tape instead of the far end of the runway. Small heading changes displace a distant point visibly long before the nearby centreline stripes look wrong.
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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 2,283 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 447 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a departure roll from runway 23 at Teesside International Airport, EGNV. The aircraft, an Airbus A319, accelerated down the runway and lifted off at a speed of 134 knots. The takeoff distance was 181 meters, which accounted for 8% of the runway length. The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 16 degrees Celsius and a gentle wind blowing at 1 knot from a direction of 270 degrees, resulting in a negligible crosswind and headwind.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it began its enroute climb 1 mile southwest of Teesside International Airport, near Darlington. The climb started from an altitude of 1,127 feet above sea level and continued to an altitude of 2,015 feet, an increase of 888 feet over a period of 2 minutes. During this time, the aircraft covered a distance of 5 nautical miles. The climb was a smooth and efficient process, allowing the aircraft to reach its cruising altitude quickly.
Following the enroute climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which lasted for 5 minutes and covered a distance of 10 nautical miles. This phase of the flight was characterized by a steady altitude and a consistent airspeed, allowing the aircraft to conserve fuel and maintain a comfortable cruising speed.
As the aircraft approached the end of its flight, it began its final approach to runway 23 at Teesside International Airport. The approach was made from the north-east, with the aircraft heading 228.0 degrees at an altitude of 966 feet above ground level and a distance of 3 nautical miles from the runway threshold. The local weather conditions at the time of the approach were the same as those at the time of departure, with a temperature of 16 degrees Celsius and a wind blowing at 1 knot from a direction of 270 degrees.
The landing was a successful one, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a speed of 105 knots and a distance of 447 meters. The touchdown speed was good, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The threshold height was slightly above the target, but the threshold speed was good. The touchdown rate was fair, at -283 feet per minute.
In total, the flight covered a distance of 19 nautical miles and lasted for 9 minutes. The aircraft used 248 kilograms of fuel during the flight, indicating a relatively efficient use of fuel resources. Overall, the flight was a smooth and successful one, with the aircraft performing well in a variety of conditions.
The Airbus A319 successfully landed at Teesside International Airport, achieving a high score of 98.3%. The aircraft approached the runway from the north east, aligning itself with the runway at a heading of 228.0° at a distance of 3 nautical miles and an altitude of 966 feet above ground level (agl).
The final approach to runway 23 was executed smoothly, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a distance of 447 meters. The touchdown speed of 105 knots was within the acceptable range, indicating a well-controlled descent. However, the touchdown rate of -283 feet per minute (fpm) was only fair, suggesting that the aircraft could have been brought down more gently.
The threshold height at 58 feet agl was slightly above the target, but the threshold speed of 113 knots was good, indicating that the aircraft was properly configured for landing. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, demonstrating the pilot's skill and attention to detail.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 16°C and a light wind of 1 knot from 270°. The crosswind and headwind components were both minimal, at 1 knot each, which would have made the landing even more straightforward.
Overall, the landing was a success, with the aircraft touching down safely and smoothly on the runway. While there were some minor areas for improvement, such as the touchdown rate, the pilot's overall performance was excellent, and the aircraft was brought to a stop without incident.
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