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Departure
Lower the nose and add power to raise climb speed to 170 kt.
What happened: Climb speed was 140 kt against a target of 170 kt, running 30 kt slow through the climb.
Watch for: Airspeed indicator against the climb target of 170 kt.
Arrival
Fly a steeper descent on final so you cross the threshold at 50 ft agl instead of 69 ft agl.
What happened: The aircraft crossed the threshold at 69 ft agl against a 50 ft agl target, well above the normal profile. The touchdown point was also long at 541 m against a 457 m target, a pattern often seen after high threshold crossings.
Watch for: Radio altimeter against the 50 ft threshold crossing target on short final.
Between four hundred and a thousand feet you're heavy, close to the ground and still carrying flap, and speed is the margin holding all three apart. Slow here doesn't feel like anything — the aeroplane climbs, the nose is up, nothing complains — right up until a turn, a gust or a bank tightens the wing's job and the margin is already gone. The fix is rarely "fly faster", it's lowering the nose a degree and letting the speed build before the next thing you do. Pitch buys altitude, speed buys options, and at this height options are the scarcer of the two.
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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. They are the approach's score: the checks passed out of the checks that ran.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,687 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,687 m of the 2,739 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 541 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Chicago Midway International Airport (KMDW), the Airbus A320 began its journey on runway 04R, taking off with a liftoff speed of 141 kt. The aircraft utilized 72% of the 1,157 m runway, clearing the threshold with ease. Local weather conditions at the time of departure featured a temperature of 18 °C, with a gentle headwind of 3 kt and a crosswind of 8 kt.
As the aircraft climbed to its enroute cruise altitude, it traversed a significant distance, increasing its altitude from 1,854 ft to 38,007 ft in just 13 minutes. This ascent covered 140 nm, with the aircraft reaching a maximum altitude of 38,021 ft before beginning its descent. The flight plan featured multiple level cruises, with the aircraft maintaining a steady altitude for short periods before resuming its descent. Notably, the aircraft's fuel consumption was 3,733 kg, and the total flight distance was 570 nm.
Upon approaching Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (KATL), the Airbus A320 began its final descent, touching down on runway 26R with a speed of 132 kt. The touchdown point was 125 m beyond the touchdown zone, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The aircraft's total landing distance was 1,606 m, covering 59% of the 2,738 m runway. Following a smooth rollout, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, concluding its journey in 4 minutes.
The aircraft touched down on runway 26R at KATL Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport, a 2,738-meter-long runway, with a threshold height of 69 feet above ground level, exceeding the target. The approach quality was satisfactory, with a threshold speed of 137 knots, meeting the desired standard. The aircraft maintained a steady descent, touching down 125 meters beyond the touchdown zone at a speed of 132 knots, slightly above the optimal touchdown speed.
The touchdown characteristics were fair, with a touchdown rate of -298 feet per minute, indicating a moderate deceleration. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft centered on the runway. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 27 degrees Celsius and a 5-knot headwind, contributed to a smooth landing. The crosswind component was minimal, at 3 knots, allowing for a stable approach.
The aircraft's rollout was impressive, with excellent alignment on the runway centerline. The total landing distance of 1,606 meters, accounting for 59% of the runway length, was within acceptable limits. Overall, the landing performance was satisfactory, earning a score of 90.2%. The slight deviation in touchdown speed and height above target were the only notable areas for improvement.
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