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Slow the descent 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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Two stabilised approach gates, each with six checks at 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,776 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,776 m of the 3,890 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 580 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The Airbus A320-ceo taxied from the parking area to the departure runway in 12 minutes, covering a distance of 3 nm.
The aircraft commenced its departure roll on runway 36 at LIML Milano Linate Airport, accelerating to a liftoff speed of 145 kt. The takeoff run measured 1,454 m, representing 60 % of the runway length, while ambient conditions were 26 °C with a wind of 6 kt from 050°, a 5 kt crosswind component and a 3 kt headwind.
Climb began overhead the RB11 Idroscalo Milan waypoint, with the flight ascending from 1,326 ft asl to 33,005 ft asl - a gain of 31,679 ft - over 17 minutes while traversing 104 nm.
The first level cruise segment started 2 mi south-west of Gallicano, Toscana, and persisted for 12 minutes, during which 89 nm were covered.
Descent commenced 2 mi north of Montiano, Toscana, with the aircraft descending from 33,005 ft asl to 11,099 ft asl, a loss of 21,905 ft, in 10 minutes and over a distance of 61 nm.
A brief second cruise phase originated 1 mi north-east of LIWV Campo di Volo Delta Top Pegaso Tarquinia, Lazio, lasting 2 minutes and covering 7 nm.
The subsequent descent began 3 mi south of LITU Aviosuperficie Tuscania, Lazio, with altitude decreasing from 11,009 ft asl to 1,393 ft asl - a reduction of 9,616 ft - in 9 minutes across 34 nm.
Final approach to runway 16L at LIRF Rome-Fiumicino was executed from the north, on a heading of 163.0° at 4 nm and 1,374 ft agl, under conditions of 21 °C, a wind of 5 kt from 350°, a 1 kt crosswind and a 5 kt tailwind.
Landing on runway 16L, which is 3,890 m long, occurred with a threshold height of 62 ft agl and a threshold speed of 135 kt. Touchdown was recorded 162 m beyond the touchdown zone at a speed of 127 kt, with a firm touchdown rate of minus 313 fpm and very good alignment.
Runway rollout alignment was reported as very good, and the total landing distance measured 1,693 m, equivalent to 44 % of the runway length.
The aircraft taxied from the runway to the parking area in 8 minutes, covering an additional 2 nm.
In total, the flight covered 306 nm, required 69 minutes of elapsed time, and consumed 2,610 kg of fuel.
The Airbus A320ceo entered the final approach to runway 16L at LIRF from the north on a heading of 163.0° at 4 nm and 1,374 ft agl. The approach was assessed as stabilised at the 1,000 ft gate, with gear, flaps, sink rate, glideslope and centreline all within limits. Local weather was 21 °C with wind 5 kt from 350°, a 1 kt cross-wind component and a 5 kt tail-wind component.
At the threshold the height of 62 ft agl was above the target, while the threshold speed was good at 135 kt. The aircraft continued the flare in line with the stabilised approach parameters.
Touchdown occurred 162 m beyond the designated touchdown zone. Touchdown speed was recorded at 127 kt, noted as a little fast, and the touchdown rate was firm at minus 313 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was very good.
The aircraft rolled out over a total landing distance of 1,693 m, representing 44 % of the 3,890 m runway, and rollout alignment remained very good. The overall landing score was 93.2 %.
A slight reduction in touchdown speed toward the target VREF and a smoother flare to lessen the firm -313 fpm rate would tighten the landing envelope. Maintaining the current stabilised approach and alignment will preserve the high performance demonstrated.
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