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MY FS FLIGHTS
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Smooth the climb
Pull to 15 degrees at one rate and you get a clean liftoff, pull to the same 15 degrees at twice the rate and you get an overshoot, a push, and an oscillation through the first few hundred feet. The type-general rule of thumb is a rotation rate of about 2 to 3 degrees per second, which means roughly five to seven seconds from starting the pull to reaching the initial climb attitude of around 15 degrees nose-up. Count it out loud during your next takeoff and you will almost certainly discover you have been rotating in two seconds flat.
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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 2,914 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 508 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a taxiing period from the parking to the runway, which took 13 minutes and covered a distance of 4 nautical miles. The aircraft, an Airbus A320, then departed from runway 25C at Frankfurt Airport (EDDF). The takeoff distance was 1,438 meters, which accounted for 36% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 170 knots.
As the aircraft took to the skies, it encountered local weather conditions of 0°C temperature and a wind speed of 3 knots at 224 degrees. The crosswind was 1 knot, while the headwind was 3 knots. The enroute climb started approximately 1 mile south of Kelsterbach, Hessen, Germany, and involved a significant ascent from 1,394 feet above sea level to 32,473 feet above sea level, an increase of 31,080 feet in just 11 minutes. This climb covered a distance of 129 nautical miles.
Following the climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which began 2 miles north of Wieden, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany. This cruise phase lasted for 23 minutes and covered a distance of 361 nautical miles. The aircraft then started its enroute descent, which began 35 miles east of Cadaques, Catalunya, Spain. The descent involved a decrease of 31,555 feet in altitude from 32,858 feet above sea level to 1,303 feet above sea level, a reduction of 31,555 feet in just 18 minutes. This descent covered a distance of 108 nautical miles.
As the aircraft approached its destination, it began its final approach to runway 24R at Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (LEBL). The approach was made from the north-east, heading 246.0 degrees, at an altitude of 1,283 feet above ground level and a distance of 4 nautical miles from the runway. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were 14°C temperature and a wind speed of 6 knots at 200 degrees, with a crosswind of 4 knots and a headwind of 4 knots.
The landing was successful, with the touchdown point being 91 meters beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed was 131 knots, which was considered good, and the touchdown rate was smooth at -147 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the runway rollout alignment was also perfect. The total landing distance was 1,102 meters, which accounted for 38% of the runway.
Finally, the aircraft taxied to the parking from the runway, which took just 3 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 609 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 66 minutes. The aircraft used 443 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Airbus A320 successfully landed at LEBL Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport, showcasing a high level of precision and control. The aircraft was approaching the runway from the north east, heading 246.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,283 feet above ground level (agl). This final approach was executed with a high degree of accuracy, resulting in a 99.3% score.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on runway 24R, which has a length of 2,914 meters. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was maintained at 138 knots, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The touchdown point was 91 meters beyond the touchdown zone, which is a relatively minor deviation but still within acceptable limits. The touchdown speed of 131 knots was also good, and the touchdown rate of -147 feet per minute (fpm) was smooth, indicating a gentle and controlled impact with the runway.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 14°C and a wind speed of 6 knots from 200°. This resulted in a crosswind of 4 knots and a headwind of 4 knots, which the pilots effectively managed during the landing. The total landing distance of 1,102 meters was 38% of the runway length, indicating a relatively short landing roll.
The runway rollout alignment was perfect, demonstrating the pilots' ability to maintain control and stability during the landing roll. Overall, this landing was a testament to the skills and expertise of the pilots, as well as the capabilities of the Airbus A320 aircraft. The high level of precision and control displayed during the landing is a credit to the crew and the aircraft, and highlights the importance of thorough training and preparation in achieving such a high level of performance.
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