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The one change that would have gained the most on this flight, and the guide passage for it.
Below 10,000 ft you are typically limited to 250 kt indicated (a US rule that much of the world mirrors in some form, though not universally). This forces a deceleration around 10,000 ft whether the profile wants one or not, so plan for it rather than discovering it.
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Two stabilised approach gates, each with six checks at 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 2,539 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 187 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began at Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport in Spain, where the aircraft, an Airbus A320, started its taxiing process from the parking area to the runway. The taxiing process took approximately 9 minutes and covered a distance of 2 nautical miles. After a successful departure roll from Runway 17, the aircraft took off, covering a distance of 1,727 meters, which equates to 59% of the runway length. At the time of takeoff, the liftoff speed was 162 knots.
Local weather conditions at the departure airport included a temperature of 13 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 7 knots, blowing at an angle of 150 degrees. Additionally, there was a moderate headwind with a speed of 7 knots. The aircraft then commenced its enroute climb, starting approximately 1 mile south of the departure airport, and proceeded to climb to a height of 34,970 feet above sea level, a significant increase of 32,838 feet from the initial height of 2,132 feet. This climb phase took around 20 minutes, covering approximately 129 nautical miles.
Following the climb phase, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which commenced approximately 46 miles north of Luanco in the Principality of Asturias, Spain. During this phase, which lasted for 66 minutes, the aircraft covered a distance of 481 nautical miles. The cruise phase was a period of steady altitude and airspeed, allowing the aircraft to conserve fuel while maintaining a comfortable flight profile.
Subsequently, the aircraft began its enroute descent phase, which started approximately 1 mile east of Boves in the Hauts-de-France region of France. During this phase, the aircraft descended from a height of 34,832 feet to 1,421 feet, a significant decrease of 33,411 feet, in a period of around 19 minutes. This descent phase covered approximately 53 nautical miles.
Upon approaching the destination airport, Lille Airport in France, the aircraft conducted a final approach to Runway 26 from the east, at an altitude of 1,262 feet and heading 257.0 degrees. The aircraft was 4 nautical miles away from the threshold at this point.
The aircraft landed on Runway 26 at Lille Airport, a runway with a length of 2,539 meters. The threshold height was reported to be good, and the threshold speed was also satisfactory at 140 knots. The touchdown distance was a relatively short 187 meters, although the touchdown speed at 138 knots was slightly above the ideal speed. The touchdown rate was firm at -398 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect.
Local weather conditions at the destination airport included a temperature of 10 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 2 knots, blowing at an angle of 8 degrees. There was also a tailwind component of 1 knot. Despite the moderate wind, the runway touchdown alignment remained perfect, with the aircraft coming to rest 40% along the length of the runway. The total landing distance was 1,026 meters, and the runway rollout alignment was also reported to be perfect.
Following a successful landing, the aircraft undertook taxiing from the runway to its parking area. This process took a relatively short 3 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile.
Throughout the flight, the aircraft demonstrated excellent performance and maneuverability, adhering to strict safety protocols and maintaining a comfortable flight profile. The total flight distance was 672 nautical miles, completed within a flight time of 2 hours and 17 minutes, and the aircraft utilized 4,691 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Airbus A320 has successfully completed a landing at LFQQ Lille Airport. The aircraft was approaching the airport from the east, heading 257.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles. At an altitude of 1,262 feet above ground level, the pilot navigated the aircraft towards runway 26, which has a length of 2,539 meters.
Upon final approach, the pilot achieved a good threshold height and speed, reaching 140 knots as per the threshold speed requirements. This demonstrates precise control of the aircraft's descent rate and speed. The touchdown distance of 187 meters was also satisfactory, indicating that the pilot successfully managed the aircraft's speed and height before touching down on the runway.
However, there was a slight deviation from the optimal touchdown speed, which was recorded at 138 knots. This was a little faster than the desired speed, suggesting that the pilot might have been able to make some minor adjustments to achieve a smoother touchdown. The firm touchdown rate of -398 feet per minute (fpm) indicates a controlled and safe landing.
The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, which is crucial for safe and efficient landing operations. The pilot achieved a spot-on alignment, reducing the risk of any potential issues. The airport's local weather conditions, with a temperature of 10°C and a gentle wind of 2 knots from 8°, provided ideal conditions for the landing.
The total landing distance of 1,026 meters accounted for approximately 40% of the runway, which is an acceptable and efficient use of the available length. During the rollout, the aircraft was perfectly aligned with the runway, further highlighting the pilot's skill and control.
Overall, this landing demonstrates a high level of expertise and precision by the pilot, with a final score of 97.4%. The minor deviation in touchdown speed did not have a significant impact on the overall outcome, and the pilot successfully executed a safe and efficient landing at LFQQ Lille Airport.
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