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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 1,560 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,560 m of the 3,050 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 557 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight on the Airbus A320 began with a 9-minute taxi from the parking area to the runway at KBDL Bradley Intl. The departure was from runway 33, with a takeoff distance of 1,041 meters, covering 50% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 139 knots. The local weather at the time showed a temperature of 12°C with a 10 knot wind coming from 310°, resulting in a crosswind of 1 knot and a headwind of 10 knots.
The enroute climb commenced 1 mile northwest of KBDL Bradley Intl in Windsor Locks, Connecticut. The climb took the aircraft from 1,186 feet above sea level to 34,881 feet, covering an altitude increase of 33,695 feet in 20 minutes and spanning a distance of 106 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise began 4 miles northeast of NY20 Nellis Field Fort Plain in New York and lasted for 39 minutes, covering a distance of 287 nautical miles.
The enroute descent started 2 miles northeast of Port Stanley in Ontario, Canada. The descent took the aircraft from 34,652 feet above sea level to 2,440 feet, representing a decrease of 32,212 feet in 23 minutes and covering 108 nautical miles.
The landing was on runway 04L at KDTW Detroit Metro Wayne Co, with a runway length of 3,050 meters. The aircraft was at a height of 61 feet above ground level at the threshold, with a speed of 139 knots. The touchdown occurred 557 meters from the threshold, with a touchdown speed of 134 knots and a vertical speed indicator reading of -216 feet per minute. The local weather at the time showed a temperature of 11°C with a 14 knot wind coming from 339°, resulting in a crosswind of 11 knots and a headwind of 9 knots. The total landing distance was 1,476 meters, covering 48% of the runway.
Finally, the taxi from the runway to the parking area took 4 minutes, covering less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 512 nautical miles, with a total flight time of 107 minutes and fuel usage of 3,705 kilograms.
First and foremost, congratulations on achieving a landing score of 92.1%! This is a commendable result and shows your skill and proficiency as a pilot.
Let's break down the different phases of the landing to provide a detailed analysis.
During the Approach Phase, your glideslope alignment was excellent. This indicates that you were able to maintain the correct angle of descent towards the runway, which is crucial for a smooth and safe landing. It shows your ability to follow the correct path and make the necessary adjustments to stay on course.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, there are areas for improvement. The threshold height being above target suggests that you may have descended slightly too early, which can affect the overall landing quality. Additionally, the poor landing flare indicates that you may not have executed the final stage of the landing approach as smoothly as possible. Focusing on these aspects and ensuring a correct approach angle and proper flare technique will help improve your landings in the future.
In the Touchdown Phase, there were some mixed results. While the touchdown rate was fair and the speed was slightly above target, the touchdown point being 137 meters beyond the designated zone is a point of concern. It is important to aim for precision in touchdown point to ensure a safe and efficient landing. Also, the runway touchdown position being 4.8 meters from the centerline indicates a slight deviation that can be corrected with practice and attention to detail.
Despite these challenges, it is worth noting that you managed to land in a crosswind of 11 knots, which is impressive and demonstrates your ability to handle challenging conditions effectively. Well done on successfully navigating this aspect of the landing!
Lastly, in the Rollout Phase, the runway alignment being 9.8 meters from the centerline suggests a minor deviation from the ideal path. Continued practice and focus on maintaining runway alignment will help improve this aspect of your landings.
Overall, your landing score of 92.1% reflects a strong performance with room for improvement in certain areas. By focusing on refining your approach, flare technique, touchdown precision, and runway alignment, you can further enhance your skills and achieve even better landing scores in the future. Keep up the good work and continue to strive for excellence in your flying endeavors!
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