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Make small rudder corrections against a point at the far end to hold the centreline.
What happened: During the ground roll you drifted 4.9 m off the runway centreline.
Watch for: Watch runway alignment against the centreline, correcting with small rudder inputs.
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Ground effect becomes significant below about one wingspan of height. A Cessna 172, with a 36 ft span, enters ground effect at flare height - the float it feels in the hold-off is ground effect arriving on cue. An A320, with a span around 117 ft, has been in ground effect since before the threshold and there is no sudden cushion to feel, only a gradual reduction in induced drag that lengthens any float you allow.
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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 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,209 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 484 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with the aircraft taxiing from the parking area to the runway, a process that took 5 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The Airbus A320 then departed from runway 10L at SBGR André Franco Montoro International Airport, with a takeoff distance of 2,191 meters, which was 62% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 165 knots.
The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 25°C, with a wind speed of 5 knots at 120°. The crosswind was 4 knots, and the headwind was also 4 knots. After taking off, the aircraft began its enroute climb, which started 1 mile northeast of SBGR André Franco Montoro International Airport. The climb was from an initial altitude of 3,483 feet above sea level to a maximum altitude of 31,045 feet, an increase of 27,562 feet in 16 minutes, covering a distance of 91 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise started 6 miles southwest of Juquia and lasted for 2 minutes, covering 12 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its enroute descent, which started 2 miles south of SBWS Registro Airport. The descent was from 31,045 feet to 14,121 feet, a decrease of 16,924 feet in 10 minutes, covering a distance of 60 nautical miles. The aircraft then entered another level cruise phase, which started 10 miles north of Antonina and lasted for 5 minutes, covering 6 nautical miles.
The final descent started 16 miles north of Antonina, and the aircraft descended from 14,051 feet to 4,271 feet, a decrease of 9,780 feet in 10 minutes, covering a distance of 36 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its final approach to runway 15 at SBCT Afonso Pena Airport, approaching from the northwest at a heading of 135.0°, at a distance of 4 nautical miles and 1,287 feet above ground level.
The landing was successful, with a touchdown point 70 meters beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed was 129 knots, which was good, and the touchdown rate was fair at -223 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, and the local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 18°C, with a wind speed of 7 knots at 50°. The crosswind was 7 knots, and the headwind was 1 knot.
The total landing distance was 1,300 meters, which was 59% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, and the aircraft then began taxiing to the parking area, a process that took 4 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 213 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 52 minutes, with a fuel consumption of 2,137 kilograms.
The Airbus A320 successfully landed at SBCT Afonso Pena Airport, showcasing a high level of precision and control. The aircraft approached the runway from the northwest, aligning itself with the heading of 135.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,287 feet above ground level (agl). This approach was executed with a high degree of accuracy, as evident from the final approach score of 99.0%.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on runway 15, which has a length of 2,209 meters. The threshold height was good, indicating that the aircraft was at the correct altitude as it approached the runway. The threshold speed of 137 knots was also within the acceptable range, demonstrating the pilot's ability to manage the aircraft's speed effectively.
The touchdown point was located 70 meters beyond the touchdown zone, which is a relatively minor deviation. However, the touchdown speed of 129 knots was good, indicating that the aircraft was able to maintain a stable and controlled descent. The touchdown rate of -223 feet per minute (fpm) was fair, suggesting that the aircraft could have been brought down more smoothly.
The runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating that the aircraft was properly aligned with the runway as it touched down. This is a critical aspect of landing, as it ensures that the aircraft is stable and can be brought to a stop safely.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 18°C and a wind speed of 7 knots at 50°. The crosswind component was 7 knots, while the headwind component was 1 knot. These conditions did not appear to have a significant impact on the landing, as the aircraft was able to maintain control and stability throughout the approach and touchdown.
The total landing distance of 1,300 meters was 59% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance. This suggests that the aircraft was able to decelerate quickly and smoothly after touchdown. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating that the aircraft was able to maintain a stable and controlled roll-out after touchdown.
Overall, the landing of the Airbus A320 at SBCT Afonso Pena Airport was a success, with the aircraft demonstrating a high level of precision and control throughout the approach and touchdown.
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