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Maintain the centreline
A small uncorrected heading error at 40 knots becomes a metre of offset per second by 100 knots, noticed only at rotation, producing a crabbed liftoff. Root cause is nearly always eyes on the tape instead of the far end of the runway. Small heading changes displace a distant point visibly long before the nearby centreline stripes look wrong.
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The threshold, the flare and the hold-off. The approach that led to it is the stabilisation gates below.
One stabilised approach gate: five checks where the approach path is 152 m above the runway. The 305 m gate was not assessed, because the approach did not join final that far out.
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,442 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 186 m 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 MUHA José Martí International Airport, a process that took 21 minutes and covered a distance of 3 nautical miles. The aircraft then departed from runway 06, with a takeoff distance of 1,906 meters, which accounted for 48% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 162 knots.
As the aircraft climbed to a higher altitude, it encountered local weather conditions with a temperature of 33 degrees Celsius. The enroute climb started overhead Boyeros, La Habana, Cuba, where the aircraft ascended from 353 meters above sea level to 11,255 meters above sea level, an increase of 10,902.1 meters in 22 minutes, covering a distance of 145 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise began 7 miles northeast of MUCZ Purio Airport Calabazar de Sagua, Provincia de Villa Clara, Cuba, and lasted for 35 minutes, covering a distance of 275 nautical miles. The aircraft then started another enroute climb 42 miles north of Moa, Provincia de Holguin, Cuba, where it ascended from 11,281 meters above sea level to 11,886 meters above sea level, an increase of 605.1 meters in 5 minutes, covering a distance of 42 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise continued 36 miles west of MYIG Inagua Airport Matthew Town, Inagua, Bahamas, and lasted for 42 minutes, covering a distance of 328 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its descent 3 miles north of Santa Cruz de El Seibo, Provincia de El Seibo, Dominican Republic, where it descended from 11,890 meters above sea level to 7,622 meters above sea level, a decrease of 4,268.0 meters in 10 minutes, covering a distance of 55 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise started again 19 miles south of MDPC Punta Cana International Airport Punta Cana, Provincia de La Altagracia, Dominican Republic, and lasted for 5 minutes, covering a distance of 25 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its descent 11 miles northeast of MDPU Mona Airport Punta Cana, Mayagueez Municipio, Puerto Rico, where it descended from 7,611 meters above sea level to 378 meters above sea level, a decrease of 7,232.9 meters in 23 minutes, covering a distance of 99 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 10 at TJSJ Luis Munoz Marin International Airport was from the west, with a heading of 90.0 degrees at 4 nautical miles and 370.4 meters above ground level. However, the aircraft performed a go-around at 33.3 meters above ground level. The landing was eventually made on runway 10, with a runway length of 2,442 meters. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was also good at 131 knots.
The touchdown distance was good at 186 meters, and the touchdown speed was 130 knots, which was also good. However, the touchdown rate was very hard at -2.9 meters per second. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, and the local weather conditions were a temperature of 26 degrees Celsius.
The total landing distance was 900 meters, which accounted for 37% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was perfect. The taxiing to the parking area from the runway took 5 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 983 nautical miles, taking 175 minutes, and the aircraft used 6,158 kilograms of fuel.
The Airbus A320 successfully landed at TJSJ Luis Munoz Marin International Airport, achieving a high score of 96.2%. The aircraft approached the runway from the west, heading 90.0° at an altitude of 370.4 meters above ground level (agl) and a distance of 4 nautical miles from the runway. This indicates a precise and controlled approach, setting the stage for a smooth landing.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft demonstrated good threshold height, speed, and distance. The threshold speed was maintained at 131 knots, which is within the recommended range for a safe landing. The touchdown distance of 186 meters was also satisfactory, indicating that the aircraft was able to slow down effectively before touching down on the runway. The touchdown speed of 130 knots was also within the acceptable range, further emphasizing the pilot's skill and control.
However, the touchdown rate was somewhat concerning, registering at -2.9 meters per second. This indicates a relatively hard touchdown, which may have put some stress on the aircraft's landing gear and other components. Nevertheless, the runway touchdown alignment was very good, suggesting that the pilot was able to maintain control and precision throughout the landing.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 26°C. This suggests that the aircraft was not subjected to any adverse weather conditions that might have affected the landing.
The total landing distance of 900 meters was 37% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance. This indicates that the aircraft was able to slow down and come to a stop quickly, further emphasizing the pilot's skill and control. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, suggesting that the pilot was able to maintain control and precision throughout the landing roll.
Overall, the Airbus A320's landing at TJSJ Luis Munoz Marin International Airport was a success, with the aircraft demonstrating good control and precision throughout the approach and landing phases. While there were some minor concerns with the touchdown rate, the overall performance was satisfactory, and the aircraft was able to come to a stop safely and efficiently.
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