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Departure
Apply small rudder corrections against a point at the far end of the runway to hold the centreline during the roll.
What happened: The aircraft tracked 36 ft off the runway centreline during the ground roll, and flights with this pattern usually carry extra bank, around 3.6°, into the first climb.
Watch for: Heading indicator: wings level, tracking the runway centreline
A good takeoff has a defined shape. It also has a defined end. For an airliner that's thrust reduction and acceleration, commonly somewhere around 1,000 to 1,500 ft above the airfield depending on the operator, while for a light aircraft it's established at Vy with the flaps on schedule. Most simmers have no defined end to their takeoff, which is exactly why it never gets judged.
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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 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 10,998 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 794 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with the Airbus A320 taxiing from the parking area to the runway at Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport, taking 13 minutes and covering a distance of 1 nautical mile. The departure roll took place on runway 09L, with a takeoff distance of 4,150 feet, which is 35% of the runway length. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 150 knots.
As the aircraft climbed, it started at an altitude of 1,892 feet above sea level and reached a maximum altitude of 14,247 feet above sea level, an increase of 12,355 feet in just 4 minutes, covering a distance of 19 nautical miles. The climb began 1 mile south of Hapeville, Georgia, and continued until the aircraft reached the desired altitude.
The enroute level cruise started overhead Lakeview Estates, Georgia, and lasted for 2 minutes, covering a distance of 13 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its descent from 15,009 feet above sea level to 8,487 feet above sea level, a decrease of 6,522 feet in 9 minutes, covering a distance of 41 nautical miles. This descent started 3 miles north of Between, Georgia.
The aircraft then entered another level cruise phase, starting 1 mile northwest of Franklin Springs, Georgia, and lasting for 49 minutes, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles. The descent from 8,142 feet above sea level to 3,645 feet above sea level, a decrease of 4,497 feet in 11 minutes, covered a distance of 28 nautical miles. This descent began 1 mile southwest of Canon, Georgia.
The aircraft then entered another level cruise phase, starting 2 miles northeast of Northlake, South Carolina, and lasting for 2 minutes, covering a distance of 4 nautical miles. The descent from 3,246 feet above sea level to 2,542 feet above sea level, a decrease of 703 feet in 2 minutes, covered a distance of 4 nautical miles. This descent started 1 mile south of Lagniappe STOL Field Pelzer, South Carolina.
The aircraft then entered another level cruise phase, starting overhead Oconee Memorial Hospital Heliport Seneca, South Carolina, and lasting for 6 minutes, covering a distance of 15 nautical miles. The final approach to runway 04 at Greenville Spartanburg International Airport began from the southwest, heading 32.0 degrees at 4 nautical miles and 1,181 feet above ground level.
The landing on runway 04 at Greenville Spartanburg International Airport was successful, with a touchdown distance of 793 feet, which is 27% of the runway length. The touchdown speed was 134 knots, and the touchdown rate was -428 feet per minute, which was considered hard. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, and the local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 82 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 5 knots at 81 degrees.
The total landing distance was 2,924 feet, and the runway rollout alignment was perfect. The aircraft then taxied to the parking area, taking 4 minutes and covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 134 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 50 minutes. The aircraft used 3,768 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The Airbus A320 successfully landed at Greenville Spartanburg International Airport (KGSP) with a score of 96.7%. The aircraft approached the runway from the southwest, heading 32.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,181 feet above ground level (agl). The final approach was executed with precision, and the aircraft landed safely on runway 04, which has a length of 10,998 feet.
The threshold height was good, indicating that the aircraft was at the correct altitude as it approached the runway. The threshold speed of 138 knots was also within the acceptable range, demonstrating the pilot's ability to manage the aircraft's speed during the landing phase. The touchdown distance of 793 feet was also good, indicating that the aircraft was able to touch down within a safe distance from the runway threshold.
The touchdown speed of 134 knots was within the acceptable range, and the touchdown rate of -428 feet per minute (fpm) was a bit hard, but not excessively so. However, it is worth noting that a hard touchdown rate can be a concern, as it may indicate that the aircraft is touching down with too much force, which can lead to a bumpy ride and potential damage to the aircraft.
The runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating that the aircraft was aligned with the runway centerline as it touched down. This is an important aspect of landing, as it ensures that the aircraft is properly positioned on the runway and can safely come to a stop.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 82°F and winds of 5 knots at 81°. The crosswind component was 4 knots, and the headwind component was 3 knots, which is relatively light and should not have presented any significant challenges for the pilot.
The total landing distance of 2,924 feet was 27% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance. This indicates that the aircraft was able to come to a stop quickly and safely after touchdown. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating that the aircraft was properly aligned with the runway centerline as it came to a stop.
Overall, the landing was executed with precision and safety, and the pilot's skills and experience were evident throughout the process. The score of 96.7% reflects the high level of proficiency demonstrated by the pilot during this landing.
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