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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 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 3,015 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 363 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a taxiing period from the parking to the runway, which took 6 minutes and covered a distance of 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a Boeing 777-300, then departed from runway 32 at GBYD Banjul International Airport. The takeoff distance was 1,073 meters, which is 30% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 176 knots.
The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 33 degrees Celsius, with a wind speed of 2 knots at 13 degrees. The crosswind was 2 knots, while the headwind was 1 knot. The aircraft then began its enroute climb, starting 1 mile northwest of GBYD Banjul International Airport. The climb took 17 minutes and covered a distance of 98 nautical miles, during which the aircraft ascended from 1,123 feet above sea level to 35,936 feet above sea level, an increase of 34,813 feet.
After reaching the cruising altitude, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which started 41 miles southwest of Dakar, Senegal. This phase lasted for 30 minutes and covered a distance of 219 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its enroute descent, starting at a latitude of 16.168926 and a longitude of -21.346756. The descent took 20 minutes and covered a distance of 97 nautical miles, during which the aircraft descended from 35,944 feet above sea level to 1,455 feet above sea level, a decrease of 34,489 feet.
The final approach to runway 01 at GVAC Amílcar Cabral International Airport was made from the south, with a heading of 360.0 degrees at 4 nautical miles and 1,265 feet above ground level. The landing was successful, with a touchdown speed of 135 knots and a touchdown rate of -195 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the runway rollout alignment was also perfect.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 22 degrees Celsius, with a wind speed of 10 knots at 50 degrees. The crosswind was 7 knots, while the headwind was 6 knots. The total landing distance was 1,314 meters, which is 44% of the runway length. The aircraft then taxied to the parking from the runway, which took 3 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile.
The total flight distance was 424 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 77 minutes. The aircraft used 10,160 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Boeing 777-300 aircraft successfully landed at GVAC Amílcar Cabral International Airport, showcasing exceptional piloting skills and adherence to standard operating procedures. The final approach to runway 01 from the south, heading 360.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,265 feet above ground level (agl), demonstrated a high level of precision and control.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on the runway with a speed of 139 knots, which is within the acceptable threshold speed range. The touchdown distance of 364 meters was also well within the expected parameters, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The touchdown speed of 135 knots was also satisfactory, and the touchdown rate of -195 feet per minute (fpm) was within the acceptable limits.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 22°C and a wind speed of 10 knots at 50°. The crosswind component was 7 knots, while the headwind component was 6 knots. Despite these wind conditions, the aircraft maintained perfect runway touchdown alignment, demonstrating the pilots' ability to adapt to changing environmental factors.
The total landing distance of 1,314 meters was 44% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. This suggests that the pilots executed a well-planned and controlled approach, taking into account the aircraft's performance characteristics and the runway's length.
During the rollout phase, the aircraft maintained perfect alignment with the runway, indicating a high level of control and precision. Overall, this landing demonstrates the capabilities of the Boeing 777-300 aircraft and the skills of the pilots involved, showcasing a safe and efficient landing at GVAC Amílcar Cabral International Airport.
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