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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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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 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 10,560 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 1,870 ft past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with the Airbus A320 taxiing from the parking area to the runway at KIAH George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, a process that took 6 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft then departed from runway 15L, with a takeoff distance of 5,716 feet, which was 48% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 156 knots.
As the aircraft climbed out of Houston, it encountered local weather conditions of 78°F temperature and a wind speed of 0 knots at 0 degrees. The enroute climb started 1 mile south of the airport and continued for 24 minutes, covering a distance of 160 nautical miles. During this time, the aircraft climbed from an altitude of 1,034 feet above sea level to 37,920 feet above sea level, an increase of 36,886 feet.
After reaching cruising altitude, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which started 4 miles south of KDZB Horseshoe Bay Resort Airpark in Horseshoe Bay, Texas. This phase lasted for 90 minutes and covered a distance of 629 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its descent, which started 9 miles northwest of 05A Cascabel in Tucson, Arizona. The descent phase lasted for 28 minutes and covered a distance of 94 nautical miles, during which the aircraft descended from 38,050 feet above sea level to 2,385 feet above sea level, a decrease of 35,665 feet.
The final approach to runway 26 at KPHX Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport was made from the east, with a heading of 270.0 degrees at 4 nautical miles and 1,252 feet above ground level. The landing was smooth, with a touchdown point 515 feet beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed was 132 knots, which was good, and the touchdown rate was perfect at -13 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was also perfect.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were 72°F temperature and a wind speed of 0 knots at 0 degrees. The aircraft landed on runway 26, which had a length of 10,560 feet. The total landing distance was 4,112 feet, which was 39% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was very good. After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, a process that took 2 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile.
The total flight distance was 890 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 153 minutes. The aircraft used 12,134 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The Airbus A320 successfully landed at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (KPHX) on runway 26, achieving a high score of 98.1%. The aircraft approached the runway from the east, heading 270.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,252 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 within the acceptable range at 140 knots. The touchdown point was located 515 feet beyond the designated touchdown zone, which is slightly beyond the ideal spot but still within a safe margin. The touchdown speed of 132 knots was also within the acceptable range, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The touchdown rate of -13 feet per minute (fpm) was perfect, demonstrating a gentle and stable landing.
The local weather conditions were favorable for the landing, with a temperature of 72°F and no wind. This allowed the pilot to maintain a steady course and avoid any potential challenges posed by wind shear or turbulence. The runway length of 10,560 feet provided ample space for the aircraft to land and roll out safely.
The total landing distance of 4,112 feet was 39% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. This indicates that the pilot executed a precise and controlled landing, minimizing the distance required to come to a stop. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, suggesting that the pilot maintained a steady and stable course during the rollout phase.
Overall, the Airbus A320's landing at KPHX was a textbook example of a safe and controlled landing, with the pilot demonstrating exceptional skill and precision. The high score of 98.1% reflects the aircraft's performance and the pilot's expertise in executing a smooth and safe landing.
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