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Monitor your speed
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 2,081 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 2,081 m of the 3,138 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 524 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with the aircraft taxiing from the parking area to the runway, a process that took 6 minutes and covered a distance of 2 nautical miles. The Airbus A320 then departed from runway 30 at EGFF Cardiff International Airport, with a takeoff distance of 1,106 meters, which accounted for 56% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 155 knots, and the local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 10 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 2 knots at 279 degrees.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it began its enroute climb, which started overhead EGFF Cardiff International Airport Rhoose. The climb took 19 minutes and covered a distance of 92 nautical miles, during which the aircraft ascended from an altitude of 1,304 feet above sea level to 35,500 feet above sea level, an increase of 34,196 feet. Following the enroute climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which lasted for 47 minutes and covered a distance of 338 nautical miles. This phase took place 1 mile west of Crondall in Hampshire, England.
The enroute descent phase began overhead Vauvillers in Bourgogne-Franche-Comte, France, and lasted for 19 minutes, during which the aircraft descended from 35,505 feet above sea level to 2,691 feet above sea level, a decrease of 32,814 feet. The descent covered a distance of 98 nautical miles. The final approach to runway 14 at LSZH Zürich Airport was made from the north-west, with the aircraft heading 137.0 degrees at an altitude of 1,281 feet above ground level and a distance of 4 nautical miles from the runway.
The landing on runway 14 at LSZH Zürich Airport was successful, with the touchdown point being 111 meters beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed was 130 knots, which was considered good, and the touchdown rate was fair at -263 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of -1 degree Celsius and a wind speed of 1 knot at 360 degrees.
Following the landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, a process that took 5 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 536 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 91 minutes. The aircraft used 3,906 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Airbus A320 successfully landed at Zürich Airport (LSZH) on runway 14, achieving a high score of 98.7%. The aircraft approached the runway from the north-west, heading 137.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,281 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot maintained a good threshold height, which is a crucial aspect of a safe landing.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's threshold speed was recorded at 138 knots, which is within the acceptable range. The touchdown point was 111 meters beyond the designated touchdown zone, indicating a slight deviation from the ideal landing spot. However, the touchdown speed of 130 knots was considered good, suggesting that the pilot maintained control and managed the descent effectively.
The touchdown rate of -263 feet per minute (fpm) was deemed fair, which may indicate a slightly steeper descent than desired. Nevertheless, the runway touchdown alignment was perfect, demonstrating the pilot's skill and attention to detail.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of -1°C and a wind speed of 1 knot from 360°. This resulted in a negligible crosswind and tailwind component, making the landing conditions relatively straightforward.
The total landing distance of 2,003 meters was 64% of the runway length, which is a reasonable figure considering the aircraft's size and weight. The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating that the pilot maintained control and smoothly transitioned from the landing phase to the rollout phase.
Overall, the landing was successful, and the pilot demonstrated a high level of skill and proficiency. However, there is room for improvement in terms of touchdown rate and touchdown point accuracy.
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