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MY FS FLIGHTS
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Departure
Use smaller, smoother aileron inputs to hold the climb bank angle near wings-level.
What happened: During Climb 3 the bank angle averaged 14°, well beyond a steady wings-level climb.
Watch for: Attitude indicator - bank angle, keeping it close to wings-level through the climb.
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.
At the 1,000 ft gate: speed below the reference speed.
At the 500 ft gate: speed below the reference speed.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 3,008 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 712 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The Airbus A320 took off from Milan Malpensa International Airport, runway 35R. The aircraft successfully completed its takeoff run, reaching a liftoff speed of 164 knots. The takeoff distance was 2,417 meters, covering 81% of the runway.
As the aircraft climbed to a cruising altitude, it encountered a relatively windless environment, with a gentle tailwind of 2 knots. The flight continued en route, making a series of climbs and level cruses over various points in Europe, including Lombardia in Italy, Emilia-Romagna in Italy, Alfonine in Italy, Macedonia in Greece, and the North Aegean region in Greece.
During its en route climb, the Airbus A320 increased its altitude from 1,853 feet above sea level to 38,085 feet, covering 153 nautical miles in 22 minutes. One notable aspect of this climb was the relatively quick rate of ascent, allowing the aircraft to break through the troposphere and reach cruising altitude in a short duration.
Throughout its flight, the Airbus A320 made several level cruises, with the most significant one lasting 67 minutes and covering 552 nautical miles. This marked one of the longest periods of steady cruising, during which the aircraft maintained a consistent airspeed and altitude.
After crossing into Greek airspace, the flight made its final descent toward Limnos Airport, where it touched down safely on runway 04R. The runway had a length of 3,008 meters, and the touchdown point was positioned 297 meters beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed was 129 knots, which was within the acceptable range.
After landing safely, the Airbus A320 continued to taxi for about 6 minutes and made use of only less than 1 nm for stopping. Throughout the flight, the aircraft covered a total of 820 nautical miles.
In terms of performance, the Airbus A320's fuel usage was significant, with a total of 4,845 kilograms of fuel being consumed during the 131-minute flight. The crew navigated the aircraft through various weather conditions, but the prevailing temperatures ranged from 27 to 29 degrees Celsius, and the winds were relatively weak, gusting up to 7 knots at various points throughout the flight.
The Airbus A320 successfully landed on runway 04R at LGLM Limnos Airport, scoring a commendable 92.2%. The aircraft approached the runway from the southwest, heading 44.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,178 feet above ground level.
The pilots executed a precise final approach, with a threshold speed of 132 knots, which met the expected standards. The touchdown point was located 297 meters beyond the designated touchdown zone, but this deviation was within acceptable limits. The touchdown speed of 129 knots was also good, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. However, the touchdown rate of -274 feet per minute was only fair, suggesting a slightly harder landing than desired.
Upon landing, the aircraft's alignment with the runway was compromised, with a deviation of 5.1 meters from the centerline both at touchdown and roll-out stages. This minor mishap was likely caused by crosswind, which presented a headwind component of 4 knots. This wind condition, along with a total wind speed of 6 knots, did not significantly impair the overall landing performance of the aircraft.
The total landing distance, covering 1,401 meters or 47% of the runway length, was acceptable given the runway's 3,008-meter length. During the rollout phase, the aircraft's alignment with the runway continued to be slightly off, with a deviation of 10.1 meters from the centerline. Nonetheless, considering the prevailing weather conditions, the landing was well-executed, and the aircraft came to a stop safely on the runway.
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