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MY FS FLIGHTS
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Maintain the centreline
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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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.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 2,100 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 2,100 m of the 3,798 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 283 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a departure roll from runway 03 at SKLT Alfredo Vásquez Cobo International Airport. The aircraft, an Airbus A319, accelerated down the runway and lifted off at a speed of 147 kt, covering 66% of the 1,395 m runway. The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a temperature of 22 °C and a gentle wind of 1 kt blowing from the west.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it began its enroute climb, which started approximately 1 mile north of the airport. The climb was a steep one, with the aircraft ascending from 1,298 ft above sea level to 37,212 ft in just 19 minutes, covering a distance of 117 nm. This rapid ascent was a testament to the aircraft's impressive climb capabilities.
Following the enroute climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which lasted for 60 minutes and covered a distance of 445 nm. During this period, the aircraft flew at a steady altitude, allowing the crew to conserve fuel and prepare for the next phase of the flight.
As the aircraft approached its destination, it began its enroute descent, which started approximately 9 miles north of Restrepo. The descent was a controlled one, with the aircraft descending from 37,209 ft to 9,647 ft in just 19 minutes, covering a distance of 41 nm. This careful descent ensured that the aircraft arrived at the destination airport in a safe and controlled manner.
The final approach to runway 14L at SKBO El Dorado International Airport was a precise one, with the aircraft flying from the north west and aligning itself with the runway. The aircraft touched down on the runway at a speed of 134 kt, which was slightly faster than the target speed. However, the touchdown distance was good, covering just 285 m of the 3,798 m runway.
The landing was followed by a smooth rollout, with the aircraft aligning itself with the runway and coming to a stop in a controlled manner. The total landing distance was 2,026 m, which was 53% of the runway length. The crew then taxied the aircraft to the parking area, a process that took just 4 minutes and covered less than 1 nm.
In total, the flight covered a distance of 611 nm and lasted for 108 minutes. The aircraft used 4,250 kg of fuel during the flight, a testament to its efficiency and performance. Overall, the flight was a successful one, with the crew demonstrating their skill and expertise in navigating the aircraft through a variety of weather conditions and terrain.
The Airbus A319 successfully landed at SKBO El Dorado International Airport, achieving a score of 95.1%. The aircraft approached the runway from the northwest, heading 127.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,281 feet above ground level (agl). The final approach was made to runway 14L, which has a length of 3,798 meters.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's threshold height was reported as good, but the threshold speed was slightly above the target at 136 knots. This indicates that the pilot may have been slightly aggressive in their approach, but it did not significantly impact the overall performance of the landing. The touchdown distance of 285 meters was considered good, indicating that the pilot had sufficient control over the aircraft during the landing.
However, the touchdown speed of 134 knots was a little fast, which may have contributed to the hard touchdown rate of -499 feet per minute (fpm). A hard touchdown rate can be a concern as it may put additional stress on the aircraft's landing gear and other components. Despite this, 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 the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 13°C and a wind speed of 4 knots from 130°. This resulted in a negligible crosswind component and a headwind of 4 knots, which helped to slow the aircraft down during the approach.
The total landing distance of 2,026 meters was 53% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance. This indicates that the pilot had made a good decision in terms of the approach speed and configuration, as the aircraft was able to stop within a reasonable distance. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating that the pilot had maintained control over the aircraft during the rollout phase.
Overall, the landing was considered successful, with the aircraft achieving a good score of 95.1%. However, there were some minor issues with the touchdown speed and rate, which may be addressed in future training or operations.
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