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MY FS FLIGHTS
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Departure
Make small rudder corrections against a fixed point at the far end of the runway to hold the centreline during the roll.
What happened: The aircraft drifted 39 ft off the runway centreline during the ground roll, and wing drift like that usually keeps reappearing as bank in the climb, with 2.4° of bank in the first climb segment and 15° still showing in the second.
Watch for: Heading indicator: steady on the runway centreline during the roll, then wings level through the climb.
Arrival
Hold the aim point and wait for the speed to bleed before raising the nose, starting the flare within the normal band instead of 78 ft.
What happened: The flare began at 78 ft, 33 ft earlier than the normal band.
Watch for: Radio altimeter: start the flare within the normal flare band
See Arrival Landing
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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.
At the 1,000 ft gate: speed below the reference speed.
At the 500 ft gate: speed below the reference speed.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 8,690 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,122 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with the aircraft, an Airbus A320, taxiing from the parking area to the runway at Greenville Spartanburg International Airport (KGSP). This process took 9 minutes and covered a distance of 1 nautical mile. The departure roll took place on runway 04, with the aircraft taking off and covering a distance of 5,513 feet, which was 50% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 160 knots.
As the aircraft climbed out of KGSP, it began its enroute climb, reaching an altitude of 15,013 feet above sea level (asl) from an initial altitude of 1,103 feet asl. This climb took 6 minutes and covered a distance of 15 nautical miles. The aircraft then entered a level cruise, flying at a steady altitude for 3 minutes and covering 16 nautical miles. This cruise phase took place 3 miles southwest of Fountain Inn, South Carolina.
The aircraft then began its first descent, starting 5 miles southwest of Laurens, South Carolina. During this descent, the aircraft lost 1,853 feet of altitude in 3 minutes, covering a distance of 16 nautical miles. The aircraft then entered another level cruise phase, this time lasting 3 minutes and covering 13 nautical miles. This cruise phase took place 4 miles northeast of Joanna, South Carolina.
The aircraft then began its second descent, starting 3 miles south of Carlisle, South Carolina. During this descent, the aircraft lost 3,732 feet of altitude in 5 minutes, covering a distance of 15 nautical miles. The aircraft then entered another level cruise phase, this time lasting 2 minutes and covering 5 nautical miles. This cruise phase took place overhead Chester, South Carolina.
The aircraft then began its final descent, starting 3 miles east of Eureka Mill, South Carolina. During this descent, the aircraft lost 7,071 feet of altitude in 12 minutes, covering a distance of 26 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its final approach to runway 36R at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (KCLT), flying from the south and heading 356.0 degrees at an altitude of 1,189 feet above ground level (agl).
The aircraft landed on runway 36R, which was 8,690 feet long. The touchdown speed was 131 knots, and the touchdown distance was 1,124 feet. The touchdown rate was 12 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The local weather at the time of landing was 79 degrees Fahrenheit.
After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, taking 6 minutes and covering less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 114 nautical miles, and the total flight time was 57 minutes. The aircraft used 4,172 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The Airbus A320 successfully landed at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (KCLT) on runway 36R, achieving a high score of 98.7%. The aircraft approached the runway from the south, heading 356.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,189 feet above ground level (agl). This indicates a precise and controlled descent into the airport.
Upon landing, the aircraft demonstrated excellent performance, touching down on the runway with a speed of 131 knots, which is within the acceptable threshold speed of 135 knots. The touchdown distance of 1,124 feet was also within the expected range, showcasing the pilot's skill in managing the aircraft's descent and speed. Furthermore, the touchdown rate of 12 feet per minute (fpm) was perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled landing.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 79°F. This suggests that the pilots did not have to contend with any adverse weather conditions that could have affected the landing. The total landing distance of 3,196 feet, which is 37% of the runway length, is also noteworthy. This indicates that the aircraft was able to land and come to a stop within a relatively short distance, showcasing the pilot's expertise in managing the aircraft's speed and descent.
The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating that the aircraft was able to maintain its alignment with the runway after touchdown. This is a critical aspect of landing, as it ensures that the aircraft is able to come to a stop safely and efficiently. Overall, the Airbus A320's landing at KCLT was a textbook example of a well-executed and safe landing.
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