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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.
Two stabilised approach gates, each with seven checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,766 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 353 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with the aircraft taxiing from the parking to the runway at Newcastle Airport, taking 6 minutes and covering a distance of 2 nautical miles. The departure roll took place on runway 25, with a takeoff distance of 801 meters, which was 38% of the runway length. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 151 knots.
As the aircraft climbed out of Newcastle Airport, it encountered local weather conditions of 14°C temperature and a wind of 23 knots at 280 degrees. The crosswind was 13 knots, and the headwind was 19 knots. The enroute climb started overhead the airport, with the aircraft ascending from 1,372 feet above sea level to 7,325 feet above sea level, an increase of 5,953 feet in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 9 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise started overhead Ebchester, lasting 2 minutes and covering 8 nautical miles. The aircraft then began another climb, this time from 7,322 feet above sea level to 20,925 feet above sea level, an increase of 13,604 feet in 5 minutes, covering a distance of 31 nautical miles. The enroute level cruise started 6 miles south west of Middleham, lasting 8 minutes and covering 53 nautical miles.
The aircraft then began another climb, ascending from 21,187 feet above sea level to 23,114 feet above sea level, an increase of 1,927 feet in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 11 nautical miles. The enroute level cruise started 10 miles west of Formby, lasting 7 minutes and covering 48 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its descent, starting 4 miles south east of Isle of Man Airport, descending from 23,120 feet above sea level to 3,903 feet above sea level, a decrease of 19,217 feet in 11 minutes, covering a distance of 54 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise started 3 miles north of Donaghadee, lasting 3 minutes and covering 11 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its final descent, starting 2 miles north of Greenisland, descending from 3,899 feet above sea level to 1,537 feet above sea level, a decrease of 2,362 feet in 3 minutes, covering a distance of 8 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 25 at Belfast International Airport was made from the north east, heading 245.0 degrees at 4 nautical miles and 1,287 feet above ground level. The landing took place on runway 25, which was 2,766 meters long. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was well above target at 132 knots. The touchdown distance was good at 352 meters, but the touchdown speed was a little fast at 123 knots. The touchdown rate was fair at -216 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were 11°C temperature and a wind of 24 knots at 290 degrees, with a crosswind of 17 knots and a headwind of 17 knots. The total landing distance was 872 meters, which was 32% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was very good. The aircraft then taxied to the parking from the runway, taking 2 minutes and covering less than 1 nautical mile.
The total flight distance was 240 nautical miles, taking 54 minutes, and the aircraft used 2,666 kilograms of fuel.
The Airbus A321 successfully landed at EGAA Belfast International Airport, achieving a score of 99.4%. The aircraft was approaching the runway from the north east, heading 245.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,287 feet above ground level (agl). The final approach was executed with precision, and the aircraft landed safely on runway 25, which has a length of 2,766 meters.
The threshold height was good, indicating that the aircraft was at the correct altitude as it approached the runway. However, the threshold speed was above the target speed, coming in at 132 knots. This may have been due to the aircraft's descent rate or the pilot's decision to maintain a higher speed for a smoother landing.
The touchdown distance was good, measuring 352 meters, which is a reasonable distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. However, the touchdown speed was a little fast, at 123 knots, which may have resulted in a slightly higher touchdown rate. The touchdown rate was fair, at -216 feet per minute (fpm), which is a moderate rate of descent.
The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the aircraft was aligned with the runway centerline as it touched down. The local weather conditions were moderate, with a temperature of 11°C and a wind speed of 24 knots from 290°. The crosswind and headwind components were both 17 knots, which may have affected the aircraft's approach and landing.
The total landing distance was 872 meters, which is 32% of the runway length. This is a relatively short distance, indicating that the aircraft was able to stop quickly after touchdown. The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating that the aircraft was aligned with the runway centerline as it rolled out after touchdown.
Overall, the landing was successful, and the aircraft was able to stop safely within a reasonable distance. However, there were some minor issues with the touchdown speed and rate, which may have been due to the weather conditions or the pilot's decision-making.
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