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MY FS FLIGHTS
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Departure
Make small rudder corrections against a point at the far end to hold the centreline.
What happened: During the ground roll you drifted 19 ft off the runway centreline.
Watch for: Watch runway alignment against the centreline, correcting with small rudder inputs.
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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.
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 11,537 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,287 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
This flight took place at Reno Tahoe International Airport, where it departed from runway 17R. The takeoff roll covered 6,666 feet, which is 74% of the runway length. The aircraft's liftoff speed was 154 knots, and it began climbing out of the airport shortly after departure.
Initially, the enroute climb started about 1 mile south of the airport, and the aircraft increased its altitude from 5,158 feet to 29,990 feet, resulting in a climb of over 24,800 feet. This impressive climb took just 13 minutes, covering a distance of 61 nautical miles. After reaching cruise altitude, the aircraft maintained level flight for a short time before starting its first descent.
The descent from 30,007 feet to 24,106 feet began 2 miles northwest of River Highlands Ranch Airport and took 7 minutes to complete, covering 44 nautical miles. The aircraft then leveled off at 24,106 feet before resuming its descent.
Throughout the flight, the aircraft engaged in several enroute level cruising phases, starting at various altitudes and covering different distances. These cruising phases helped to minimize fuel consumption and maximize efficiency. The last cruising phase occurred overhead Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, lasting 2 minutes and covering 6 nautical miles.
The final approach phase started when the aircraft began its descent towards San Francisco International Airport, specifically runway 28R. The approach was made from the southeast, and the aircraft lined up with the runway perfectly, touching down at a speed of 124 knots and a distance of 1,292 feet. The threshold speed was 131 knots, and the touchdown rate was a good -155 feet per minute.
Following a smooth landing, the aircraft came to a stop on the runway, aligning perfectly with the threshold. The total landing distance was 2,857 feet, accounting for just 25% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was also excellent.
The flight concluded with the aircraft taxiing to the parking area, which took 7 minutes to complete. Throughout the entire flight, the aircraft consumed approximately 5,677 pounds of fuel, covering a total distance of 249 nautical miles. The flight took a total of 68 minutes to complete.
The aircraft in question is an Airbus A319, which successfully achieved a high-scoring landing at San Francisco International Airport (KSFO). The Airbus A319 is a widely used narrow-body jet airliner known for its reliability and efficiency.
The flight approached runway 28R from the southeast, heading at a precise angle of 298.0° from a distance of 4 nautical miles with an altitude of 1,226 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft demonstrated excellent control and navigation skills, resulting in a smooth and precise final approach.
The landing itself was flawless, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a moderate speed of 131 knots. The threshold height, threshold speed, and touchdown distance were all within acceptable limits, indicating that the pilots were well-versed and experienced in landing procedures.
One minor issue noted during the landing was a slightly faster-than-ideal touchdown speed of 124 knots, which may have resulted from the pilots' decision to prioritize control and stability over achieving the optimal speed. However, the touchdown rate was good at -155 feet per minute (fpm), indicating that the pilots effectively managed the descent and cushioning during touchdown.
Following touchdown, the Airbus A319 demonstrated exceptional control during the rollout on runway 28R. The total landing distance of 2,857 feet was 25% of the runway's length, signifying an efficient and compact landing. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, with the aircraft exiting the runway smoothly and in a controlled manner.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a comfortable temperature of 71°F. The pilots' ability to navigate and land safely in these conditions demonstrated their expertise and adaptability in various weather scenarios. Overall, the Airbus A319's performance during this landing was exceptional, showcasing the aircraft's capabilities and the pilots' proficiency.
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