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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 2,253 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 435 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The aircraft, an Airbus A319, took off from LFRS Nantes Atlantique Airport's runway 03 after a taxiing period of 11 minutes, covering 2 nautical miles. The departure roll marked the beginning of a journey that would take the aircraft over 990 nautical miles. The conditions at the time of takeoff included an ambient temperature of 13 °C, a wind speed of 5 kt at 10°, a 1 kt crosswind, and a 5 kt headwind.
As the A319 leveled off after initial climb, it headed towards the east, with climbing maneuvers punctuating its enroute journey. The first notable climb took place as the aircraft ascended from 1,097 ft to 30,932 ft over the French city of Nantes. Over 16 minutes, it covered a distance of 99 nautical miles, rising by a massive 29,835 ft. Subsequent climbs and level cruises ensued, as the aircraft traversed the French terrain, eventually crossing the Mediterranean Sea.
A particularly sharp increase in altitude was registered as the aircraft began a 3-minute climb over southeastern France. In this short period, it climbed from 31,043 ft to 34,841 ft, a rise of approximately 3,798 ft. It continued on this level until reaching a point in southern France, where it began its descent towards the Mediterranean coastline.
A steep descent from 35,540 ft to 3,042 ft over Italian terrain in Sicilia brought the aircraft down to safer altitudes. The landing preparations began as the aircraft descended further, eventually reaching the altitude of 2,721 ft. It leveled off momentarily before starting the final, rapid descent.
The final approach for runway 26 at LICC Catania-Fontanarossa Airport was carefully executed, with the aircraft descending from an altitude of 1,318 ft above ground level. A good touchdown speed and rate, coupled with an acceptable threshold height, enabled the aircraft to land successfully.
The total landing distance covered was a mere 1,061 meters, just 47 % of the 2,253-meter-long runway. The rollout alignment was also satisfactory, with the aircraft being able to navigate its path effectively. Taxiing to the parking after landing took a mere 3 minutes, and the aircraft covered less than a nautical mile in this period.
In total, the Airbus A319 completed a journey of 990 nautical miles, utilizing approximately 5,661 kg of fuel in the process, with a flight time of 153 minutes.
Comprehensive Report - Airbus A319 Landing at LICC Catania-Fontanarossa Airport
The Airbus A319 successfully executed a landing on Runway 26 at LICC Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, with a final approach originating from the east and a heading of 264.0°. The aircraft was 4 nautical miles from the airport and flying at an altitude of 1,310 feet above ground level (agl) at the time of touchdown. The landing distance was calculated to be 1,061 meters, which corresponds to 47% of the runway's length.
During the approach, the threshold height was satisfactory, and the threshold speed was also within the acceptable limits, recorded at 129 knots. The aircraft demonstrated good control and stability as it touched down on the runway, with a speed of 119 knots, and a firm touchdown rate of -321 feet per minute (fpm). These factors are indicative of a skilled and well-executed landing.
However, there was a slight misalignment of the runway touchdown position by 3.7 meters from the centerline, which is a minor deviation that did not significantly impact the overall landing performance. The local weather conditions at the time of touchdown comprised a temperature of 21°C, with a wind speed of 5 knots from a direction of 230°. The resulting crosswind and headwind components were 3 knots and 4 knots respectively, which suggests minimal impact on the landing's stability.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft maintained a very good runway rollout alignment, indicating precise control and effective braking application by the pilots. Overall, the Airbus A319 landing on Runway 26 at LICC Catania-Fontanarossa Airport demonstrated a high level of proficiency, with the aircraft achieving an impressive score of 97.9%. The successful execution of the landing was attributable to the pilots' expertise, as well as the excellent design and capabilities of the Airbus A319 aircraft.
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