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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.
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 1,729 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,729 m of the 3,894 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 512 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with the departure roll from runway 16L at LIRF Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport. The Airbus A321 took off with a takeoff distance of 871 meters, which is 22% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 158 knots, and the local weather conditions at the time of departure were a temperature of 12°C, with a wind speed of 5 knots at 100°. The crosswind component was 4 knots, and the headwind component was 2 knots.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it began its enroute climb 1 mile east of LIRF Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport. The climb started from an altitude of 1,017 feet above sea level and reached 4,614 feet above sea level, an increase of 3,597 feet in just 1 minute. The aircraft covered a distance of 4 nautical miles during this climb phase.
After the initial climb, the aircraft entered its enroute level cruise phase, which started 3 miles south east of Fiumicino. This phase lasted for 10 minutes and covered a distance of 21 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its enroute descent 1 mile south of Bracciano, descending from 4,754 feet above sea level to 1,367 feet above sea level, a decrease of 3,387 feet in 5 minutes. The aircraft covered a distance of 10 nautical miles during this descent phase.
The final approach to runway 16L at LIRF Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport was made from the north, heading 163.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,348 feet above ground level. The landing was made on runway 16L, which has a length of 3,894 meters. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was slightly above the target speed of 125 knots.
The touchdown point was 90 meters beyond the touchdown zone, and the touchdown speed was 117 knots, which was a little fast. However, the touchdown rate was good at -151 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, and the local weather conditions at the time of landing were a temperature of 10°C, with a wind speed of 3 knots at 60°. The crosswind component was 3 knots, and the tailwind component was 1 knot.
The total landing distance was 1,642 meters, which is 42% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, and the aircraft taxied to the parking area from the runway in 8 minutes, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 42 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 22 minutes. The aircraft used a total of -1,429 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Airbus A321 successfully landed at LIRF Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport on runway 16L, achieving a high score of 99.3%. The aircraft approached the runway from the north, heading 163.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,348 feet above ground level (agl).
The final approach was executed with precision, and the aircraft landed on the runway with a good threshold height. However, the threshold speed was slightly above the target speed of 125 knots, indicating a slight deviation from the optimal landing speed. The touchdown point was 90 meters beyond the designated touchdown zone, which is a relatively minor deviation.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed was recorded at 117 knots, which is a little faster than the ideal touchdown speed. Nevertheless, the touchdown rate of -151 feet per minute (fpm) was considered good, indicating a controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, demonstrating the pilot's skill and attention to detail.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 10°C and a wind speed of 3 knots from a direction of 60°. The crosswind component was 3 knots, while the tailwind component was 1 knot. These conditions did not appear to significantly impact the landing, and the aircraft's performance was satisfactory.
The total landing distance was 1,642 meters, which accounts for 42% of the runway length. This is a relatively short landing distance, indicating that the aircraft was able to touch down and come to a stop within a reasonable distance. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control of the aircraft during the rollout phase.
Overall, the landing was executed with a high degree of precision and control, and the aircraft's performance was satisfactory despite some minor deviations from the optimal landing speed and touchdown point.
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