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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 2,495 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 293 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 taxi from the parking area to the runway at LFLL Saint Exupery, covering a distance of 3 nm in 11 minutes. The departure roll took place on runway 17R, with a takeoff distance of 986 m, representing 25% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 165 kn. The local weather at departure included a temperature of 22 °C, with a wind speed of 45 kn coming from 190°, resulting in a crosswind of 11 kn and a headwind of 43 kn.
The enroute climb commenced over LFLL Saint Exupery Lyon, climbing from 1,844 ft to 31,748 ft, covering a total increase of 29,905 ft over 20 minutes and 121 nm. Following the climb, the aircraft reached the enroute level cruise starting 1 mile west of Chatel-Gerard in Bourgogne-Franche-Comte, lasting for 18 minutes and covering 145 nm.
The enroute descent phase began 1 mile east of Belleuse in Hauts-de-France, descending from 31,515 ft to 2,068 ft, decreasing by 29,447 ft over 18 minutes and 116 nm. The landing occurred on runway 26L at EGKK Gatwick, with a runway length of 2,495 m. The aircraft was at a height of 55 ft agl at the threshold, with a speed of 135 kn. The touchdown took place 295 m from the threshold at a speed of 131 kn, with a VSI of -685 ft/m. The local weather at landing included a temperature of 16 °C, with a wind speed of 7 kn from 300°, resulting in a crosswind of 4 kn and a headwind of 5 kn. The total landing distance was 1,150 m, representing 46% of the runway.
Finally, taxiing from the runway to the parking area took 10 minutes, covering a distance of 1 nm. The total flight distance for the journey was 399 nm, lasting 133 minutes and consuming 3,455 kg of fuel.
Firstly, let's focus on the positive aspects of the aircraft landing score. The approach phase demonstrated excellent glideslope alignment, which is essential for a smooth and controlled descent towards the runway. This shows strong piloting skills and attention to detail during the critical final stages of the landing process.
Moving on to the landing phase, the good threshold height indicates the pilot's ability to judge the correct altitude for initiating the landing flare. However, it is noted that the landing flare itself was rated as very poor. This is an area that can be improved upon through further practice and refinement of technique. Ensuring a smoother and more controlled flare will contribute to a safer and more comfortable landing experience for passengers and crew.
In the touchdown phase, the heavy touchdown rate is a concern as it can put undue stress on the aircraft's landing gear and potentially lead to damage over time. On a positive note, the touchdown speed was on target and the touchdown distance was well within the designated touchdown zone, indicating good judgment and precision in approach and touchdown.
Lastly, the rollout phase revealed that the runway alignment was slightly off, with a deviation of 12.8 meters from the centerline. Maintaining proper runway alignment is crucial for ensuring a safe and efficient rollout after landing. This area may require more attention and focus during future landings to improve overall accuracy and alignment.
Overall, while there are areas for improvement, such as the landing flare and runway alignment, the aircraft landing score of 90.9% is commendable. By focusing on strengthening these specific aspects of the landing process, pilots can continue to enhance their skills and maintain high standards of safety and performance during landings. Keep up the good work and strive for even greater accuracy and precision in future landings.
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