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The rudder input is a changing profile through the roll rather than one that is held. So the demand on your right foot starts large at power application, eases as speed builds and the rudder gains authority, then jumps again at rotation.
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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 1,317 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,317 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 444 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a departure roll from runway 02R at Santos Dumont Airport in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The aircraft, an Airbus A320, accelerated down the runway and lifted off at a speed of 136 knots. The takeoff distance was 120 meters, which accounted for only 9% of the runway's length.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it encountered local weather conditions of 24 degrees Celsius and a gentle headwind of 8 knots. The wind direction was from the north at 9 degrees, resulting in a crosswind of 2 knots. The aircraft climbed from an initial altitude of 1,027 feet above sea level to 399 feet, an increase of 628 feet in just 2 minutes. During this time, the aircraft covered a distance of 2 nautical miles.
As the aircraft approached the end of its climb, it began its final descent towards runway 02R at Santos Dumont Airport. The approach was made from the south, with the aircraft heading 356.0 degrees at an altitude of 370 feet above ground level and a distance of 1 nautical mile from the runway threshold.
The landing was executed smoothly, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a speed of 113 knots. Although the touchdown speed was slightly above the target, the touchdown rate was excellent at -83 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was also very good, indicating a precise and controlled landing.
The total landing distance was 981 meters, which accounted for 75% of the runway's length. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, with the aircraft coming to a stop in a straight line. After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, taking just 2 minutes to cover a distance of less than 1 nautical mile.
In total, the flight distance was 4 nautical miles, and the aircraft used 176 kilograms of fuel during the flight. The flight duration was 5 minutes, indicating a quick and efficient journey.
The Airbus A320 successfully landed on runway 02R at SBRJ Santos Dumont Airport, achieving a high score of 99.1%. The aircraft approached the runway from the south, heading 356.0° at a distance of 1 nautical mile and an altitude of 370 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot maintained a steady course, ensuring a smooth final approach.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft landed on the runway with a threshold height that was considered good. However, the threshold speed was slightly above the target speed of 124 knots, indicating a slight deviation from the optimal landing speed. Despite this, the touchdown distance of 443 meters was within acceptable limits, demonstrating the pilot's ability to control the aircraft's descent.
The touchdown speed of 113 knots was a little fast, but the touchdown rate of -83 feet per minute (fpm) was excellent, indicating a controlled and stable landing. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, suggesting that the pilot maintained a precise course during the final approach.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 24°C and a wind speed of 8 knots at 9°. The crosswind component was minimal at 2 knots, while the headwind component was 8 knots, which helped to reduce the aircraft's ground speed and improve the landing performance.
The total landing distance of 981 meters was 75% of the runway length, indicating that the pilot was able to bring the aircraft to a stop within a reasonable distance. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control of the aircraft during the rollout phase.
Overall, the landing was considered successful, with the pilot demonstrating good control and precision during the final approach and touchdown phases. The high score of 99.1% reflects the pilot's expertise and the aircraft's performance under the given weather conditions.
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