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MY FS FLIGHTS
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Arrival
Begin the flare with progressive back pressure and keep it coming until the sink is arrested, rather than flying it on flat.
What happened: The nose was barely raised in the flare and little of the sink was taken out, flying the aircraft onto the runway. This pattern usually carries through to a firm touchdown with a noticeable sink rate.
Watch for: Vertical speed indicator: a smoothly reducing sink through the normal flare band, not a steady rate into the runway.
There are several things that can go wrong during the flare, carrying too much speed over the threshold, starting the flare at the wrong height and inconsistent flight control inputs, all contribute to a poor flare resulting in a hard touchdown or a float down the runway.
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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. They are the approach's score: the checks passed out of the checks that ran.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 8,500 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 922 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Myrtle Beach International Airport, the Airbus A320 began its journey by taxiing from the parking area to the runway, a process that took 9 minutes and covered a distance of 2 nautical miles. As the aircraft reached the end of runway 18, it initiated its departure roll, accelerating down the 5,878-foot runway, which represented 62% of its total length. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 162 knots, taking advantage of the 7-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind conditions.
As the aircraft climbed away from Myrtle Beach, it began its enroute climb, ascending from 1,011 feet above sea level to 36,473 feet, a vertical gain of 35,462 feet, in just 21 minutes and covering a distance of 151 nautical miles. The climb phase was followed by a 50-minute level cruise, during which the aircraft maintained a steady altitude of 36,473 feet, covering a distance of 385 nautical miles. The cruise phase was punctuated by a series of descents, including a notable descent from 37,012 feet to 3,003 feet in 17 minutes, covering 101 nautical miles. The aircraft then entered a brief level cruise phase, lasting just 2 minutes, before beginning its final descent into Albany International Airport.
As the aircraft approached runway 19 at Albany International Airport, it initiated its final approach, aligning itself with the runway at a height of 1,064 feet above ground level. The aircraft touched down on the runway at a speed of 131 knots, with a touchdown distance of 924 feet, representing 51% of the runway's total length. The aircraft's touchdown rate was firm at -306 feet per minute, and its runway touchdown alignment was very good. Following a smooth rollout, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, a process that took just 3 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 659 nautical miles, and the aircraft used 9,083 pounds of fuel during the journey, which lasted a total of 106 minutes.
The aircraft touched down on runway 19 at KALB Albany International Airport with a firm touchdown rate of -306 fpm, indicating a controlled descent. The touchdown speed of 131 kt was slightly above the recommended threshold speed of 135 kt, but still within acceptable limits. The aircraft's alignment with the runway centreline was very good, demonstrating precise control during the approach and touchdown phases.
The approach quality was excellent, with a good threshold height and a smooth transition to the runway. The aircraft's speed and altitude were well-managed throughout the approach, allowing for a stable and controlled descent. The touchdown distance of 924 ft was within the acceptable range, and the total landing distance of 4,321 ft was 51% of the runway length, indicating a good balance between speed and control.
The rollout phase was also executed well, with the aircraft maintaining very good alignment with the runway centreline. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 70 °F and a 5 kt headwind, contributed to a smooth and stable landing. Overall, the landing was scored 97.8%, reflecting the high level of proficiency and control demonstrated by the pilot during the approach, touchdown, and rollout phases.
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