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Smooth the climb
A good takeoff has a defined shape. It also has a defined end. For an airliner that's thrust reduction and acceleration, commonly somewhere around 1,000 to 1,500 ft above the airfield depending on the operator, while for a light aircraft it's established at Vy with the flaps on schedule. Most simmers have no defined end to their takeoff, which is exactly why it never gets judged.
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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 305 m and 152 m above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,844 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,844 m of the 3,299 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 436 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in question was operated by an Airbus A321 aircraft. The pre-flight preparations began with taxiing from the parking area to the runway, which took approximately 3 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft then departed from runway 04 at M. R. Štefánik Airport in Bratislava, Slovakia, with a takeoff distance of 1,637 meters, which accounted for 56% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 165 knots.
As the aircraft climbed to a higher altitude, it encountered local weather conditions with a temperature of 3°C and a wind speed of 3 knots at 90 degrees. The crosswind was 2 knots, and the headwind was also 2 knots. The enroute climb started over Ivanka pri Dunaji, Bratislava, and continued to an altitude of 10,828 meters above sea level, an increase of 10,386.4 meters in 20 minutes, covering a distance of 100 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise began 1 mile south of Siroky Dul in the Pardubicky kraj region of the Czech Republic and lasted for 25 minutes, covering a distance of 247 nautical miles. The aircraft then started its descent over Helpt in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany, and descended from 10,968 meters to 8,117 meters above sea level, a decrease of 2,850.4 meters in 7 minutes, covering a distance of 50 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise resumed 1 mile north of Jakobsdorf in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany, and lasted for 3 minutes, covering a distance of 20 nautical miles. The descent started 7 miles north of Zingst in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany, and continued to an altitude of 4,269 meters above sea level, a decrease of 3,649.9 meters in 12 minutes, covering a distance of 26 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise began 2 miles south-east of Stege in the Region Sjaelland, Denmark, and lasted for 3 minutes, covering a distance of 5 nautical miles. The descent started 7 miles south-east of Stege and continued to an altitude of 3,353 meters above sea level, a decrease of 913.3 meters in 3 minutes, covering a distance of 6 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise resumed 3 miles south of Stege and lasted for 3 minutes, covering a distance of 8 nautical miles. The descent started 7 miles east of Stege and continued to an altitude of 2,744 meters above sea level, a decrease of 581.8 meters in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 6 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise began 2 miles south-east of Stege and lasted for 5 minutes, covering a distance of 19 nautical miles. The descent started 9 miles south-east of Store Heddinge in the Region Sjaelland, Denmark, and continued to an altitude of 1,216 meters above sea level, a decrease of 1,526.4 meters in 5 minutes, covering a distance of 11 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise resumed 5 miles north-east of Store Heddinge and lasted for 5 minutes, covering a distance of 6 nautical miles. The descent started 5 miles east of Koge in the Region Sjaelland, Denmark, and continued to an altitude of 399 meters above sea level, a decrease of 825.5 meters in 3 minutes, covering a distance of 11 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 04R at Copenhagen Kastrup Airport began from the south
The aircraft, identified as an A21N, successfully landed at EKCH Copenhagen Kastrup Airport on runway 04R. The final approach was initiated from the southwest, heading 41.0° at an altitude of 392.0 meters above ground level (agl) and a distance of 4 nautical miles from the runway. The aircraft demonstrated a high level of proficiency in its approach, achieving a score of 98.3%.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on the runway with a speed of 132 kt, which was within the acceptable threshold speed of 135 kt. The touchdown distance of 438 meters was also within the expected range, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The touchdown rate of -1.0 m/s was also satisfactory, suggesting a gentle and stable landing.
However, there was a slight deviation in the runway touchdown position, with the aircraft landing 5.4 meters off-centerline. This minor misalignment may be attributed to factors such as wind or pilot error, but it did not appear to have a significant impact on the overall landing performance.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 4°C and a wind speed of 3 kt from a direction of 151°. The crosswind component was minimal, at 3 kt, while the tailwind component was negligible, at 1 kt. These conditions were likely favorable for the landing, allowing the aircraft to maintain a stable approach and touchdown.
The total landing distance of 1,763 meters was 53% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. This suggests that the pilot was able to maintain a high level of control and precision throughout the landing, resulting in a smooth and efficient touchdown.
Finally, the runway rollout alignment was reported to be very good, indicating that the aircraft was able to maintain a stable and controlled roll-out after touchdown. Overall, the landing was a success, with the aircraft demonstrating a high level of proficiency and control throughout the approach and touchdown phases.
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