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Slow the descent speed
See Enroute Descent
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.
At the 1,000 ft gate: gear still up and speed above the reference speed.
At the 500 ft gate: speed above the reference speed.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,712 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 517 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with the Airbus A320 taxiing from the parking area to the runway at LaGuardia Airport, taking 11 minutes and covering a distance of 2 nautical miles. The departure roll took place on runway 13, with the aircraft lifting off after a takeoff distance of 1,467 meters, which was 69% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 173 knots, and the local weather conditions at the time were a temperature of -5°C, with a wind speed of 29 knots at a direction of 50°.
The crosswind component was 28 knots, while the headwind component was 9 knots. As the aircraft began its enroute climb, it started 1 mile east of East Elmhurst, New York, and climbed from an altitude of 1,007 feet above sea level to 32,817 feet above sea level, an increase of 31,810 feet in 17 minutes, covering a distance of 87 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise started 3 miles south of New Tripoli, Pennsylvania, and lasted for 309 minutes, covering a distance of 1,948 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its enroute descent, starting 13 miles northwest of Twentynine Palms, California, and descended from 32,837 feet above sea level to 1,430 feet above sea level, a decrease of 31,407 feet in 19 minutes, covering a distance of 103 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 24R at Los Angeles International Airport was made from the east, heading 263.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,283 feet above ground level. The landing took place on runway 24R, which had a length of 2,712 meters. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was well above the target at 149 knots.
The touchdown point was 97 meters beyond the touchdown zone, and the touchdown speed was a little fast at 137 knots. However, the touchdown rate was good at -172 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were a temperature of 16°C, with a wind speed of 10 knots at a direction of 259°. The crosswind component was 1 knot, while the headwind component was 10 knots.
The total landing distance was 1,252 meters, which was 46% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect. After landing, the aircraft taxiied to the parking area, taking 8 minutes and covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 2,147 nautical miles, taking a total of 362 minutes, and the aircraft used 15,229 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Airbus A320 successfully landed on runway 24R at KLAX Los Angeles International Airport, achieving a high score of 98.3%. The aircraft approached the runway from the east, heading 263.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,283 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot maintained a good threshold height, which is a critical aspect of a safe landing.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's threshold speed was significantly above the target speed, reaching 149 knots. However, the touchdown point was located 97 meters beyond the designated touchdown zone, which may indicate a slight deviation from the intended landing spot. The touchdown speed of 137 knots was slightly faster than desired, but the touchdown rate of -172 feet per minute (fpm) was within acceptable limits.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 16°C and a moderate headwind of 10 knots from a direction of 259°. The crosswind component was minimal, at just 1 knot, which made the landing process relatively straightforward. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the aircraft was properly aligned with the runway centerline.
The total landing distance of 1,252 meters was 46% of the available runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, demonstrating the pilot's skill and control during the landing process. Overall, the landing was executed smoothly and safely, with only minor deviations from the ideal performance.
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