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Improve the rollout
A crosswind landing is a geometry problem. The air mass you're flying in is moving sideways across the runway, and you need your ground track down the centreline with your wheels aligned to it at the moment of contact. There are two techniques that will help, the crab and the sideslip.
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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 1,751 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,751 m of the 2,395 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 813 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the Airbus A321 from GMAD Al-Massira to GCRR Lanzarote was smooth and efficient. The taxi from the parking to the runway took 8 minutes and covered 2 nm. The departure roll from runway 27 at GMAD was successful, with a takeoff distance of 1,353 m, covering 42% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 161 kn. The local weather at departure was 19 °C with a wind of 18 kn coming from 259°, resulting in a crosswind of 4 kn and a headwind of 18 kn.
During the enroute climb, the aircraft started 1 mile west of GMAD and climbed from 1,202 ft asl to 31,349 ft asl in 21 minutes, covering 120 nm. The crew then entered the level cruise at 74 miles north of GMAT Plage Blanche Tan Tan for 9 minutes, covering 65 nm.
The enroute descent began 34 miles east of Punta de Mujeres, descending from 31,512 ft asl to 2,350 ft asl in 23 minutes, covering 53 nm. Another brief level cruise was initiated 10 miles south of Puerto del Carmen for 3 minutes, covering 7 nm before landing at GCRR Lanzarote on runway 03. The runway length was 2,395 m, and the height at threshold was 55 ft agl. The speed at threshold was 145 kn, and the touchdown happened 816 m from the threshold at a speed of 137 kn and VSI of -369 ft/m. The local weather at landing was 22 °C with a wind of 10 kn coming from 340°, resulting in a crosswind of 7 kn and a headwind of 7 kn. The total landing distance was 1,675 m, representing 70% of the runway.
After landing, the taxi to the parking from the runway took 3 minutes covering less than 1 nm. The total flight distance was 254 nm, lasting 72 minutes and using 3,498 kg of fuel. Overall, the flight was completed efficiently and safely, with all operations executed according to plan.
Firstly, congratulations on achieving an aircraft landing score of 86.0%! Your performance on the Approach Phase was exceptional, with excellent glideslope alignment indicating precise control of the aircraft during descent. This is a key factor in ensuring a smooth and safe landing.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, it is noted that the threshold height was slightly above target. This is an area that could be improved upon in future landings to ensure optimal touchdown point accuracy. Additionally, the very poor landing flare suggests that there was significant room for improvement in terms of adjusting the pitch of the aircraft for a smoother touchdown.
In the Touchdown Phase, the touchdown rate was noted to be hard. This could potentially result in discomfort for passengers and increased wear and tear on the aircraft. On a positive note, your speed was on target which is essential for a safe landing. However, the touchdown point being 402 m beyond the touchdown zone is a significant deviation that should be addressed in future landings.
Finally, in the Rollout Phase, it is observed that the runway alignment was 16.6 m from the centerline. Maintaining accurate runway alignment is crucial for the safe and efficient taxiing of the aircraft post-landing.
Overall, while there were areas identified for improvement in each phase of the landing, it is important to recognize the strengths in your performance and use them as a foundation for further growth. Consistency in practicing and refining your landing techniques will undoubtedly lead to even higher scores in the future. Keep up the hard work and dedication to honing your skills as a pilot. Well done!
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