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MY FS FLIGHTS
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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 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 3,186 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 541 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with the Airbus A319 taxiing from the parking area to the runway at EVRA Riga International Airport, a process that took 7 minutes and covered a distance of 2 nautical miles. Departure roll took place on runway 18, with the aircraft lifting off after a takeoff distance of 1,447 meters, which was 50% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 149 knots.
As the aircraft climbed out of Riga, it encountered local weather conditions of 16°C temperature and a wind speed of 10 knots at 320°. The crosswind and tailwind components were both 7 knots. The enroute climb started 1 mile south of the airport, with the aircraft ascending from 1,068 feet above sea level to 4,833 feet, an increase of 3,765 feet in just 1 minute, covering a distance of 4 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise began 3 miles northeast of Olaine, Latvia, and lasted for 2 minutes, covering a distance of 8 nautical miles. The aircraft then started another climb 2 miles southeast of Kekava, Latvia, ascending from 5,581 feet to 35,698 feet, an increase of 30,117 feet in 14 minutes, covering a distance of 84 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise resumed 7 miles southwest of Uulu, Estonia, and lasted for 2 minutes, covering a distance of 13 nautical miles. As the aircraft approached its destination, it began its descent overhead Sauga, Estonia, descending from 35,767 feet to 2,740 feet, a decrease of 33,027 feet in 25 minutes, covering a distance of 135 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise started again 5 miles south of Myrskylae, Finland, and lasted for 15 minutes, covering a distance of 18 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its final descent 4 miles north of Sibbo, Finland, descending from 2,875 feet to 1,452 feet, a decrease of 1,422 feet in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 6 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 22L at EFHK Helsinki Vantaa Airport was made from the northeast, with the aircraft heading 228.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,284 feet above ground level. The landing took place on the runway, which was 3,186 meters long, with a good threshold height. The threshold speed was also good at 124 knots.
The touchdown point was 113 meters beyond the touchdown zone, with a touchdown speed of 107 knots and a touchdown rate of -162 feet per minute, both of which were good. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the local weather conditions were 11°C temperature and a wind speed of 18 knots at 270°, with a crosswind component of 12 knots and a headwind component of 13 knots.
The total landing distance was 1,163 meters, which was 36% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was very good, and the aircraft taxied to the parking area from the runway in just 1 minute, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 275 nautical miles, taking 70 minutes, and the aircraft used 2,650 kilograms of fuel.
The Airbus A319 aircraft successfully landed at EFHK Helsinki Vantaa Airport, achieving a high score of 97.5%. The final approach to runway 22L was initiated from the north east, with a heading of 228.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,284 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft's approach was characterized by a good threshold height, indicating a well-executed descent.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's threshold speed was recorded at 124 knots, which is within the acceptable range. The touchdown point was located 113 meters beyond the designated touchdown zone, but this deviation was not significant enough to impact the overall performance of the landing. The touchdown speed of 107 knots was also within the acceptable range, and the touchdown rate of -162 feet per minute (fpm) was good, indicating a smooth and controlled descent.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 11°C and wind speeds of 18 knots at 270°. The crosswind component was 12 knots, while the headwind component was 13 knots. These conditions did not appear to have a significant impact on the aircraft's performance during the landing.
The total landing distance of 1,163 meters was 36% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance. This suggests that the aircraft's approach and touchdown were well-executed, and the pilot was able to maintain control throughout the landing. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating that the aircraft was able to maintain its alignment with the runway after touchdown.
Overall, the Airbus A319 aircraft's landing at EFHK Helsinki Vantaa Airport was a success, with a high score of 97.5%. The aircraft's approach and touchdown were well-executed, and the pilot was able to maintain control throughout the landing.
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