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Departure
Make small rudder corrections against a fixed point at the far end of the runway to hold the centreline during the roll.
What happened: The aircraft drifted 18 ft off the runway centreline during the ground roll, and wing drift like that usually keeps reappearing as bank in the climb, with 5.8° of bank in the first climb segment and 26° still showing in the second.
Watch for: Heading indicator: steady on the runway centreline during the roll, then wings level through the climb.
Arrival
Hold the aim point and wait for the speed to bleed before raising the nose, starting the flare within the normal band instead of 80 ft.
What happened: The flare began at 80 ft, 35 ft earlier than the normal band.
Watch for: Radio altimeter: start the flare within the normal flare band
See Arrival Landing
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 8,984 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 1,985 ft past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in question was operated by an Airbus A320 aircraft. The aircraft began its journey by taxiing from the parking area to the runway, a process that took 17 minutes and covered a distance of 2 nautical miles. The departure roll took place on runway 27R at Philadelphia International Airport (KPHL), with the aircraft taking off after covering a distance of 3,628 feet, which was 38% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 148 knots.
As the aircraft climbed out of Philadelphia, it began its enroute climb, reaching an altitude of 13,999 feet above sea level (asl) in just 10 minutes, covering a distance of 16 nautical miles. The climb started over the Philadelphia International Airport and took the aircraft through various points, including Greenville, West Grove, Delta, and Jarrettsville. The aircraft then entered a level cruise phase, lasting for several minutes and covering various distances.
The aircraft continued its climb, reaching an altitude of 23,005 feet asl over West Grove, and then entered another level cruise phase over Delta. The climb continued, with the aircraft reaching an altitude of 24,006 feet asl over Jarrettsville, and then entering a level cruise phase over Armacost Farms. The aircraft then began another climb, reaching an altitude of 37,798 feet asl over Finksburg, and then entered a level cruise phase that lasted for 45 minutes and covered a distance of 152 nautical miles.
As the aircraft approached its destination, it began its descent, starting over Floyd, Virginia, and descending to an altitude of 11,203 feet asl in 45 minutes, covering a distance of 116 nautical miles. The aircraft then entered another level cruise phase over West Marion, and then began another climb over Rutherfordton, North Carolina. The climb was short-lived, as the aircraft began its descent over Fox Haven Plantation Airport, descending to an altitude of 9,868 feet asl in 5 minutes, covering a distance of 8 nautical miles.
The aircraft then entered another level cruise phase over Lake Lure, lasting for 40 minutes and covering a distance of 67 nautical miles. As the aircraft approached its final destination, it began its descent over Toccoa, Georgia, descending to an altitude of 5,006 feet asl in 7 minutes, covering a distance of 13 nautical miles. The aircraft then entered another level cruise phase over Mount Airy, lasting for 45 minutes and covering a distance of 66 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 26R at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (KATL) was made from the east, with the aircraft heading 270.0 degrees at an altitude of 1,238 feet above ground level (agl) and a distance of 4 nautical miles from the runway. The landing was smooth, with the touchdown point being 547 feet beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed was 128 knots, and the touchdown rate was smooth at -120 feet per minute (fpm).
The total landing distance was 3,861 feet, which was 43% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, and the aircraft taxied to the parking area in 10 minutes, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 590 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 2 hours and 50 minutes. The aircraft used 12,302 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The Airbus A320 successfully landed at Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (KATL) on runway 26R, achieving a high score of 98.3%. The aircraft approached the runway from the east, heading 270.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,238 feet above ground level (agl).
The pilot executed a precise final approach, touching down on the runway at a speed of 138 knots, which was within the acceptable threshold speed. The touchdown point was 547 feet beyond the designated touchdown zone, indicating a slight overrun but still within a safe margin. The touchdown speed of 128 knots was also within the acceptable range, and the touchdown rate of -120 feet per minute (fpm) was smooth, indicating a controlled descent.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 55°F. The runway length of 8,984 feet provided ample space for the aircraft to land and roll out safely. The total landing distance of 3,861 feet was 43% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight.
The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot maintained control of the aircraft during the rollout phase, ensuring a safe and stable taxiing process. Overall, the landing was executed with precision and control, demonstrating the pilot's expertise and the aircraft's capabilities.
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