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Preparing for a stable approach will give you time to decide on whether to attempt the landing or going around. Too much altitude with a high sink rate will result in carrying too much speed onto the runway. Configuring flaps and the gear late also won't help the speed decay.
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Two stabilised approach gates, each with five checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
At the 1,000 ft gate: sink rate above what the glideslope needed and off the runway's 3° glideslope.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 3,602 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 182 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Orlando International Airport, the Airbus A350-1000 began its journey by taxiing from the parking area to the runway, a process that took 9 minutes and covered a distance of 2 nautical miles. As the aircraft lined up on runway 36R, the crew initiated the departure roll, and the aircraft lifted off the ground at a speed of 171 knots, covering a takeoff distance of 1,511 meters, which accounted for 41% of the runway length.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it began its enroute climb, reaching an altitude of 35,001 feet above sea level in 27 minutes, covering a distance of 213 nautical miles. The climb phase was characterized by a steady increase in altitude, with the aircraft reaching its cruising altitude in a relatively short period. Following the climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which lasted for 349 minutes and covered a distance of 3,384 nautical miles. During this phase, the aircraft maintained a steady altitude and airspeed, optimizing fuel efficiency and minimizing the risk of fatigue.
As the aircraft approached its destination, it began its enroute descent, starting 24 miles northwest of Tresco Heliport in the Isles of Scilly. The descent phase was characterized by a gradual decrease in altitude, with the aircraft reaching its final approach altitude in 29 minutes, covering a distance of 221 nautical miles. Following a brief level cruise phase near Lee-on-the-Solent, the aircraft began its final descent, touching down on runway 09L at London Heathrow Airport with a touchdown distance of 190 meters, which accounted for 25% of the runway length. The total landing distance was 904 meters, and the aircraft taxied to the parking area, concluding its journey after covering a total distance of 3,900 nautical miles and using 49,927 kilograms of fuel in the process.
The Airbus A350-1000 touched down smoothly on runway 09L at EGLL London Heathrow Airport, with a threshold height that was well within acceptable limits. The aircraft's approach quality was excellent, with a steady descent rate and a threshold speed of 128 kt, which was in line with the recommended value. As the aircraft made contact with the runway, the touchdown distance of 190 m was good, but the touchdown speed of 127 kt was slightly higher than the ideal value, resulting in a hard touchdown rate of -412 fpm.
Despite the slightly fast touchdown speed, the aircraft's centreline alignment was perfect, with the runway touchdown alignment spot on. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 6 °C and a gentle headwind of 5 kt, contributed to a stable and controlled approach. The crosswind component of 2 kt had a minimal impact on the landing, allowing the pilots to maintain a steady course. The total landing distance of 904 m, which accounted for only 25% of the runway length, was a testament to the aircraft's excellent performance.
The rollout phase was equally impressive, with the aircraft maintaining a very good alignment with the centreline. The pilots' skill and control allowed the aircraft to decelerate smoothly, bringing the plane to a stop in a short distance. Overall, the landing was a success, with a score of 97.6% reflecting the high level of proficiency demonstrated by the pilots. The combination of good approach quality, precise touchdown, and smooth rollout made for a textbook landing.
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