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Slow the descent speed
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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.
Two stabilised approach gates, each with seven checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 11,188 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,030 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, the Airbus A320 began its journey by taxiing from the parking area to the runway, a process that took 7 minutes and covered a distance of 1 nautical mile. As the aircraft lined up on runway 17R, the crew prepared for departure, taking into account the local weather conditions, with a temperature of 82°F and a 9-knot headwind.
As the aircraft lifted off the ground, it accelerated to a liftoff speed of 164 knots, covering a takeoff distance of 6,302 feet, which represented 47% of the available runway length. The initial climb phase began shortly after departure, with the aircraft ascending from 1,557 feet above sea level to 36,767 feet, a vertical gain of 35,211 feet, in just 17 minutes and covering a distance of 121 nautical miles. The crew then transitioned to a level cruise, maintaining an altitude of 36,767 feet for 52 minutes as the aircraft covered a distance of 412 nautical miles.
As the aircraft approached its destination, Indianapolis International Airport, the crew initiated a descent, gradually reducing the altitude from 36,985 feet to 32,992 feet in just 3 minutes and covering a distance of 27 nautical miles. The aircraft then leveled off at 32,992 feet for a brief period before beginning its final descent, which took 20 minutes and covered a distance of 116 nautical miles, ultimately touching down on runway 23R with a touchdown distance of 1,032 feet and a touchdown speed of 136 knots. The total landing distance was 4,348 feet, representing 39% of the available runway length. After a successful landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, concluding its journey of 712 nautical miles, which had taken a total of 111 minutes and utilized 8,626 pounds of fuel.
The aircraft, an Airbus A320, successfully executed a final approach to runway 23R at KIND Indianapolis International Airport from the north east, aligning with the heading of 225.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,204 feet above ground level. The approach quality was satisfactory, with a good threshold height achieved. However, the threshold speed was slightly above the target at 141 knots, indicating a slight deviation from the optimal landing speed.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft exhibited a touchdown distance of 1,032 feet, which was within acceptable limits. The touchdown speed of 136 knots was a little fast, resulting in a firm touchdown rate of -346 feet per minute. Despite this, the runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating precise control and coordination from the flight crew. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 52°F and a wind of 12 knots at 282°, contributed to a crosswind of 10 knots and a headwind of 6 knots.
The total landing distance of 4,348 feet, which accounted for 39% of the runway length, was within acceptable limits. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, demonstrating the flight crew's ability to maintain control and stability during the critical phases of the landing. Overall, the landing was scored at 98.2%, reflecting a high level of proficiency and adherence to standard operating procedures.
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