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Below 10,000 ft you are typically limited to 250 kt indicated (a US rule that much of the world mirrors in some form, though not universally). This forces a deceleration around 10,000 ft whether the profile wants one or not, so plan for it rather than discovering it.
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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 1,675 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,675 m of the 3,237 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 472 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the Airbus A320 began with a 7-minute taxi from the parking area to the runway at KIND Indianapolis Intl. The departure roll on runway 23R covered 1,953 meters, which was 57% of the runway length. The aircraft reached a liftoff speed of 162 knots. The local weather at departure showed a temperature of 15°C with a 6 knot wind coming from 340°, resulting in a 6 knot crosswind and a 3 knot tailwind.
The enroute climb started 1 mile southwest of KIND Indianapolis Intl and took the aircraft from 1,792 feet above sea level to 30,000 feet, covering a total distance of 78 nautical miles in 17 minutes. The enroute level cruise began 3 miles south of Rochester and lasted 7 minutes, covering 52 nm.
The enroute descent started 2 miles north of Winfield, bringing the aircraft from 30,014 feet above sea level to 2,433 feet in 11 minutes, covering a distance of 40 nm. The landing was on runway 27C at KORD Chicago-O'Hare Intl, which has a runway length of 3,237 meters. The aircraft touched down 471 meters from the threshold at a speed of 132 knots with a vertical speed indicator reading of -99 ft/min. The local weather at landing showed a temperature of 17°C with a 6 knot wind from 340°, resulting in a 6 knot crosswind and a 2 knot headwind. The total landing distance was 1,591 meters, which was 49% of the runway length.
After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area from the runway in 5 minutes, covering less than 1 nm. The total flight distance was 180 nm, with a total duration of 64 minutes, and the aircraft used 2,234 kg of fuel during the flight.
Wow, congratulations on achieving an outstanding aircraft landing score of 98.6%! This incredible result reflects the pilots' exceptional skills and mastery of the different phases of landing.
Starting with the Approach Phase, the glideslope alignment was described as excellent, indicating precise and smooth aircraft descent towards the runway. This is crucial for a safe and efficient landing, as it allows for a seamless transition into the next phase.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, it's commendable that the pilots managed to maintain a good threshold height and execute a perfect landing flare. The threshold height directly affects the touchdown point and having it under control shows great piloting expertise. The perfect landing flare suggests a smooth touchdown, minimizing any potential impact on the aircraft.
The Touchdown Phase seems to have been executed flawlessly as well, with an excellent touchdown rate and speed on target. The touchdown point being 52 meters beyond the touchdown zone indicates a precise calculation of the touchdown spot, further emphasizing the pilots' accuracy and proficiency. Additionally, the runway touchdown position being 4.0 meters from the centerline demonstrates good alignment with the runway.
Finally, the Rollout Phase also contributed to the overall success of the landing, with the runway alignment only 6.2 meters from the centerline. Maintaining alignment during the rollout phase is crucial for a safe and efficient exit from the runway.
Overall, this landing score is a testament to the pilots' exceptional skills, precision, and attention to detail throughout each phase of the landing process. Keep up the excellent work and continue striving for perfection in every flight. Well done!
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