Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
MY FS FLIGHTS
Flight Score
Work on the flare
Arrive slow and the sink rate at the threshold is already above schedule, the flare is short because there is no energy to extend it, and the touchdown is hard in a way that feels exactly like a late flare. Diagnosing a slow arrival as a late flare is the catastrophic misread: you respond by flaring earlier, which bleeds more speed, which makes the next one worse. The tiebreaker is threshold speed against VRef, not feel. Never diagnose a flare without it.
Read more in Flare TimingStart to finish · 18 stages, 16 scored
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Two stabilised approach gates, each with five checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,074 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 329 m 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 Pisa International Airport, taking approximately 7 minutes to cover less than 1 nautical mile. The departure roll took place on runway 22L, with the aircraft lifting off after a takeoff distance of 1,360 meters, which accounted for 52% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 160 knots, and the local weather conditions at the time were characterized by a temperature of 14 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 26 knots from a direction of 230 degrees.
The crosswind component was 6 knots, while the headwind component was 26 knots, resulting in a net headwind effect. As the aircraft began its enroute climb, it started 1 mile southwest of Pisa International Airport and ascended from an initial altitude of 1,023 feet above sea level to a maximum altitude of 34,668 feet, an increase of 33,645 feet in 20 minutes. During this phase, the aircraft covered a distance of 110 nautical miles.
Following the enroute climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which started 1 mile southwest of Spino d'Adda, Italy, and lasted for 76 minutes. During this period, the aircraft covered a distance of 470 nautical miles. The enroute descent phase began 33 miles northwest of Koksijde, Belgium, and lasted for 20 minutes, during which the aircraft descended from an altitude of 33,818 feet to 1,811 feet, a decrease of 32,007 feet. The aircraft covered a distance of 95 nautical miles during this phase.
As the aircraft approached its destination, it began its final approach to runway 25 at London Luton Airport from the east, heading 254.0 degrees at an altitude of 1,287 feet above ground level and a distance of 4 nautical miles from the runway. The local weather conditions at the time were characterized by a temperature of -0 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 9 knots from a direction of 280 degrees.
The crosswind component was 4 knots, while the headwind component was 8 knots, resulting in a net headwind effect. The aircraft landed on runway 25, which had a length of 2,074 meters. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was also satisfactory at 138 knots. The touchdown distance was 330 meters, which was within acceptable limits. However, the touchdown speed was a little fast at 135 knots, and the touchdown rate was firm at -386 feet per minute.
The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the runway rollout alignment was also satisfactory. The total landing distance was 968 meters, which accounted for 47% of the runway. After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, taking approximately 4 minutes to cover less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 681 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 129 minutes. The aircraft used a total of 5,043 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Airbus A320 successfully landed at EGGW London Luton Airport, demonstrating a high level of proficiency in its flight operations. The aircraft approached the runway from the east, heading 254.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,287 feet above ground level (agl). This approach was executed with precision, as evidenced by the perfect runway touchdown alignment.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on runway 25, which has a length of 2,074 meters. The threshold height was satisfactory, and the threshold speed of 138 knots was also within acceptable limits. The touchdown distance of 330 meters was within the expected range, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. However, the touchdown speed of 135 knots was slightly higher than desired, which may have resulted in a firmer touchdown rate of -386 feet per minute (fpm).
Despite the slightly fast touchdown speed, the overall landing performance of the aircraft was impressive. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of -0°C and a wind speed of 9 knots from 280°, presented a moderate challenge. However, the pilots successfully managed the crosswind of 4 knots and the headwind of 8 knots, ensuring a stable and controlled approach.
The total landing distance of 968 meters, which accounts for 47% of the runway length, was within acceptable limits. This indicates that the aircraft was able to maintain a stable and controlled descent throughout the landing phase. Furthermore, the runway rollout alignment was perfect, demonstrating the pilots' ability to maintain control of the aircraft during the critical phase of landing.
Overall, this landing performance demonstrates the high level of proficiency and skill of the pilots, as well as the reliability and performance of the Airbus A320 aircraft. The successful landing at EGGW London Luton Airport, with a score of 98.2%, is a testament to the exceptional training and expertise of the flight crew.
Scroll or drag the slider to zoom · double-click to reset · hover for values