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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 2,107 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 2,107 m of the 2,557 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 558 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the Airbus A320 from LSZH Zurich Airport to LWOH Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle Airport was smooth and efficient. The taxiing from the parking to the runway was quick, taking only 4 minutes and covering less than 1 nm. The departure roll from runway 28 at Zurich Airport was a short 1,184 m, with a liftoff speed of 151 kn. The local weather at the time of departure was 13°C with a light 2 kn wind coming from 120°.
The enroute climb started overhead Rumlang, Switzerland, and climbed from 2,414 ft asl to 34,920 ft asl in just 20 minutes, covering 109 nm. The enroute level cruise began 1 mile north of Zirl, Austria, lasting 478 minutes and covering 467 nm. The enroute descent started 14 miles south-west of Plav, Montenegro, descending from 35,250 ft asl to 4,059 ft asl in 21 minutes, covering 89 nm.
The landing at Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle Airport on runway 01 was smooth, with a touchdown speed of 132 kn and a VSI of -112 ft/m. The weather at the time of landing was 16°C with a light 3 kn wind at 349°. The total landing distance was 2,025 m, 79% of the runway length of 2,557 m.
Overall, the total flight distance was 673 nm, taking 2,085 minutes and using 4,717 kg of fuel. The flight in the Airbus A320 was efficient and on schedule, with smooth operations from takeoff to landing.
Overall, the aircraft landing score of 96.2% is indicative of a very successful approach and touchdown. The approach phase was particularly commendable, with excellent glideslope alignment ensuring a smooth and stable descent towards the runway. This is crucial for a safe and controlled landing.
Moving onto the landing phase, it is notable that the threshold height was good and the landing flare was executed very well. The landing flare is a crucial component of a smooth touchdown, as it helps to reduce the rate of descent and ensures a gentle landing on the runway. The touchdown phase also saw a smooth touchdown rate, which is important for minimizing the stress on the aircraft's landing gear and ensuring a comfortable experience for passengers.
However, there were some areas for improvement noted during the touchdown phase. The speed was slightly above target, which could potentially have impacted the smoothness of the landing. Additionally, the touchdown point being 141 meters beyond the designated touchdown zone may indicate a need for better precision during the approach and touchdown phases.
In the rollout phase, the runway alignment was slightly off, with the aircraft being 4.8 meters from the centerline. This suggests that there may have been some challenges in maintaining a straight path after touchdown. Ensuring proper alignment during the rollout phase is important for taxiing off the runway safely and efficiently.
Overall, while the landing score of 96.2% is certainly an excellent result, there are still some areas for improvement to ensure even smoother landings in the future. Focusing on maintaining target speeds, precision in touchdown points, and runway alignment will help further enhance the safety and efficiency of future landings. Keep up the good work and continue striving for excellence in every aspect of the landing process.
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