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Two stabilised approach gates, each with five checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,560 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 534 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with the aircraft taxiing from the parking area to the runway at Piarco International Airport, taking 9 minutes and covering a distance of 2 nautical miles. The departure roll took place on runway 10, with a takeoff distance of 1,733 meters, which was 54% of the runway length. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 158 knots.
As the aircraft climbed out of Piarco International Airport, it encountered local weather conditions of 33°C temperature and a 4-knot headwind at 90°. The enroute climb started 1 mile east of the airport, where the aircraft climbed from 1,060 feet above sea level to 6,002 feet above sea level, an increase of 4,942 feet in 3 minutes, covering a distance of 12 nautical miles.
The aircraft then entered a level cruise phase, lasting 2 minutes and covering 8 nautical miles, before starting another climb phase 17 miles north of Tunapuna. This climb took the aircraft from 6,010 feet above sea level to 32,008 feet above sea level, an increase of 25,998 feet in 22 minutes, covering a distance of 144 nautical miles.
The aircraft then entered another level cruise phase, lasting 85 minutes and covering 626 nautical miles, before starting a climb phase at a specific latitude and longitude. This climb took the aircraft from 32,009 feet above sea level to 34,011 feet above sea level, an increase of 2,003 feet in 3 minutes, covering a distance of 27 nautical miles.
The aircraft then entered another level cruise phase, lasting 136 minutes and covering 1,037 nautical miles, before starting a descent phase 65 miles south east of Fire Island. The descent took the aircraft from 33,992 feet above sea level to 2,214 feet above sea level, a decrease of 31,777 feet in 14 minutes, covering a distance of 73 nautical miles.
The aircraft then entered a level cruise phase, lasting 4 minutes and covering 14 nautical miles, before starting the final approach to runway 04R at John F Kennedy International Airport. The aircraft landed on the runway, with a touchdown point 119 meters beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed was slightly above target at 145 knots, but the touchdown rate was smooth at -147 feet per minute.
The aircraft then taxied to the parking area, taking 6 minutes and covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 1,949 nautical miles, taking 285 minutes, and the aircraft used 13,404 kilograms of fuel.
The Airbus A321 successfully landed at KJFK John F Kennedy International Airport on runway 04R, achieving a score of 96.7%. The aircraft approached the runway from the southwest, heading 31.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,267 feet above ground level (agl). The final approach was executed with a good threshold height, indicating that the aircraft was properly configured for landing.
Upon touchdown, the threshold speed was slightly above the target speed of 145 knots, which may have been due to various factors such as wind conditions or pilot decision. The touchdown point was 119 meters beyond the designated touchdown zone, which is a relatively minor deviation. The touchdown speed of 140 knots was a little fast, but the touchdown rate of -147 feet per minute (fpm) was smooth, indicating a controlled descent.
The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, which is a critical aspect of a safe landing. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were relatively calm, with a temperature of 1°C, wind speed of 4 knots at 10°, and a crosswind of 1 knot and a headwind of 3 knots. These conditions likely contributed to the smooth touchdown and rollout.
The total landing distance of 1,298 meters was 51% of the runway length, which is a reasonable distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. However, the runway rollout alignment was slightly misaligned by 8.8 meters from the centerline, which may have been due to a slight deviation in the aircraft's direction during the rollout phase.
Overall, the landing was successful, and the aircraft was able to come to a stop within a reasonable distance. While there were some minor deviations from the target parameters, the pilot's skills and the aircraft's performance were sufficient to ensure a safe and controlled landing.
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