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The rudder input is a changing profile through the roll rather than one that is held. So the demand on your right foot starts large at power application, eases as speed builds and the rudder gains authority, then jumps again at rotation.
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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 500 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft 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 3,547 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 393 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a quick taxi from the parking area to the runway, taking less than a minute and covering a distance of less than a nautical mile. The aircraft, an Airbus A321, then departed from runway 02 at Toncontín International Airport (MHTG) in Honduras. The takeoff distance was 1,518 meters, which was 91% of the runway length. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 152 knots.
As the aircraft climbed to its cruising altitude, it passed overhead Tegucigalpa, the capital city of Honduras. The enroute climb started at an altitude of 4,094 feet above sea level and reached a maximum altitude of 36,156 feet, an increase of 32,062 feet in 27 minutes. During this time, the aircraft covered a distance of 178 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise began 28 miles north of Barbareta Airport on Barbareta Island in Honduras and lasted for 65 minutes, covering a distance of 508 nautical miles. The aircraft then started its descent 40 miles south of Big Pine Key in Florida, USA, and descended from 36,014 feet to 2,236 feet in 20 minutes, covering a distance of 113 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise started again 5 miles northwest of Kendall West in Florida and lasted for just 2 minutes, covering a distance of 6 nautical miles. The final approach to runway 09 at Miami International Airport (KMIA) began from the west, with the aircraft heading 88.0 degrees at an altitude of 1,317 feet above ground level and a distance of 4 nautical miles from the runway.
The landing on runway 09 at KMIA was successful, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 139 knots and a distance of 393 meters. The touchdown rate was fair at -259 feet per minute, but the runway touchdown alignment was very good. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were a temperature of 27 degrees Celsius, with a wind speed of 11 knots from 166 degrees. The crosswind was 11 knots, while the headwind was 2 knots.
After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, taking 6 minutes and covering a distance of less than a nautical mile. The total flight distance was 814 nautical miles, which was completed in 126 minutes. The aircraft used a total of 5,395 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Airbus A321 successfully landed at Miami International Airport (KMIA) on runway 09, achieving a high score of 98.8%. The aircraft approached the runway from the west, heading 88.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,317 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot maintained a good threshold height, which is a critical aspect of a safe landing.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's threshold speed was recorded at 142 knots, which is within the acceptable range. The touchdown distance of 393 meters was also good, indicating that the pilot had sufficient control over the aircraft during the landing phase. The touchdown speed of 139 knots was also within the acceptable range, further emphasizing the pilot's skill and control.
However, the touchdown rate of -259 feet per minute (fpm) was only fair. A higher touchdown rate can be a concern as it may indicate a harder landing, which can put additional stress on the aircraft's landing gear and potentially cause damage. Nevertheless, the runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating that the pilot had maintained a stable and controlled approach.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 27°C and a wind speed of 11 knots from 166°. The crosswind component was 11 knots, while the headwind component was 2 knots. These conditions did not appear to have significantly impacted the landing, as the pilot was able to maintain a stable approach and touchdown.
The total landing distance of 1,399 meters was 39% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance. This suggests that the pilot had maintained a high level of control over the aircraft during the landing phase. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating that the pilot had maintained a stable and controlled rollout after touchdown.
Overall, the landing was a success, with the pilot demonstrating a high level of skill and control throughout the approach and touchdown phases. The aircraft's performance was good, and the landing distance was relatively short. However, the touchdown rate was only fair, and the pilot should focus on improving this aspect of their landing technique in future flights.
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