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Slow the descent speed
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.
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 1,608 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 574 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the Airbus A320 began with a smooth taxi from the parking area to the runway at EHAM Schiphol, taking 8 minutes to cover 2 nm. The departure roll on runway 24 was successful, with a takeoff distance of 1,027 m, which equated to 32% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 156 kn, and the local weather conditions at the time included a temperature of 21 °C and a wind speed of 13 kn at 239 °, with a headwind of 13 kn.
The enroute climb started 1 mile northwest of Aalsmeerderbrug, climbing from 1,051 ft asl to 20,050 ft asl in 10 minutes, covering 54 nm. The enroute level cruise began 18 miles northwest of Nieuw-Haamstede and lasted 2 minutes, covering 15 nm. The descent commenced 25 miles northwest of Westkapelle, descending from 20,032 ft asl to 1,829 ft asl in 15 minutes, covering 81 nm.
The landing on runway 23 at EGMC Southend was executed effectively, with a runway length of 1,608 m. The height at the threshold was 56 ft agl, and the speed at threshold was 138 kn. The touchdown occurred 576 m from the threshold, with a touchdown speed of 138 kn and a VSI of -334 ft/m. The local weather conditions at the time of landing included a temperature of 18 °C and a wind speed of 10 kn at 240 °, with a crosswind of 1 kn and a headwind of 10 kn. The total landing distance was 944 m, which was 59% of the runway.
After landing, the aircraft taxied from the runway to the parking area in 3 minutes, covering less than 1 nm. The total flight distance covered was 158 nm, taking 49 minutes, and requiring 1,661 kg of fuel.
Firstly, let's focus on the positive aspects of the aircraft landing. The Approach Phase was commendable due to the excellent glideslope alignment. This indicates a strong level of precision and control during the descent to the runway. Maintaining the correct glideslope is crucial for a safe and smooth landing.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, it is noted that the threshold height was slightly above target, but the landing flare was good. The landing flare is a critical moment during the landing process where the pilot transitions the aircraft from descent to a level position just before touchdown. A good landing flare helps to reduce the impact forces on touchdown.
However, there are areas that require improvement. The Touchdown Phase indicates that the touchdown rate was hard and the speed was slightly above target. A hard touchdown can put stress on the landing gear and affect the comfort of passengers. It is important for pilots to aim for a smooth touchdown to ensure a safe and controlled landing.
Furthermore, the touchdown point being 159 meters beyond the touchdown zone and the runway touchdown position being 16.1 meters from the centerline suggest a need for better alignment and judgment during the landing phase. Accurate touchdown point and alignment with the runway centerline are essential for a safe and efficient landing.
Lastly, in the Rollout Phase, the runway alignment was off by 26.2 meters from the centerline. Maintaining runway alignment is crucial for a safe rollout and taxiing after landing. Improved runway alignment can also enhance overall landing safety and efficiency.
Overall, while the aircraft landing score of 84.9% indicates a decent performance, there are areas, such as touchdown rate, alignment, and runway positioning, that could benefit from further attention and improvement. By focusing on these specific areas, the overall landing performance can be enhanced, leading to safer and more precise landings in the future. Keep up the good work and continue striving for excellence in every phase of the landing process.
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