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Maintain the centreline
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A small uncorrected heading error at 40 knots becomes a metre of offset per second by 100 knots, noticed only at rotation, producing a crabbed liftoff. Root cause is nearly always eyes on the tape instead of the far end of the runway. Small heading changes displace a distant point visibly long before the nearby centreline stripes look wrong.
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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 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,329 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 347 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The Airbus A320 taxied from the parking area to runway 22R at KJFK, a movement that lasted 7 minutes and covered 2 nm.
During the takeoff roll on runway 22R, the aircraft used 1,418 m of runway, representing 54 % of the available length, and lifted off at 149 kt. Local weather at departure was 36 °C with a wind of 11 kt from 189°, including a 4 kt crosswind and a 10 kt headwind.
The initial climb began 1 mile north-west of Edgemere, climbing from 1,011 ft asl to 20,871 ft asl, an increase of 19,861 ft achieved in 11 minutes while covering 39 nm.
A short cruise segment started 1 mile east of Belle Terre, lasting 2 minutes and extending the flight 11 nm.
A second climb commenced 8 miles north of Wading River, raising the aircraft from 21,069 ft asl to 21,918 ft asl, a gain of 849 ft in 2 minutes over 11 nm.
The next cruise phase originated 3 miles south of Madison, persisting for 7 minutes and covering 46 nm.
Descent began 3 miles west of West Greenwich, dropping from 21,640 ft asl to 4,293 ft asl, a loss of 17,348 ft in 12 minutes while traversing 59 nm.
A further cruise segment started 5 miles north-east of Hull, lasting 2 minutes and adding 6 nm to the flight path.
The subsequent descent started 3 miles south-east of Marblehead, descending from 4,188 ft asl to 3,137 ft asl, a decrease of 1,051 ft in 2 minutes across 5 nm.
Another cruise interval began 1 mile south-east of Beverly, lasting 2 minutes and covering 4 nm.
The final descent segment originated 1 mile south of Peabody, falling from 2,717 ft asl to 1,313 ft asl, a loss of 1,404 ft in 2 minutes over 4 nm.
On final approach to runway 22L at KBOS, the aircraft approached from the north on a heading of 200.0°, at 4 nm and 1,284 ft agl.
Landing on runway 22L, which is 2,329 m long, the threshold speed was 132 kt. Touchdown occurred 347 m down the runway at 125 kt, with a touchdown rate of -95 fpm and perfect alignment. Local weather reported 37 °C, wind 15 kt from 270°, a 14 kt crosswind and a 5 kt headwind. Total landing distance was 1,033 m, representing 44 % of the runway.
The rollout proceeded with very good alignment as the aircraft decelerated along the runway.
The Airbus A320 taxied from the runway to the parking area in 4 minutes, covering less than 1 nm.
In total, the flight covered 194 nm, took 53 minutes, and used 2,302 kg of fuel.
The Airbus A320 successfully landed on runway 22L at KBOS Logan International Airport, achieving a high score of 98.4%. The aircraft approached the runway from the north, heading 200.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,284 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 within the acceptable range at 132 knots. However, the touchdown speed of 125 knots was slightly faster than ideal, which may have resulted in a slightly longer rollout distance. Nevertheless, the touchdown rate of -95 feet per minute (fpm) was excellent, indicating a smooth and controlled descent.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 37°C and a wind speed of 15 knots from 270°. This resulted in a crosswind of 14 knots and a headwind of 5 knots, which the pilot effectively managed during the landing. The total landing distance of 1,033 meters was 44% of the runway length, indicating a relatively short rollout distance.
The runway rollout alignment was very good, demonstrating the pilot's skill and control during the landing. Overall, the Airbus A320's landing on runway 22L at KBOS Logan International Airport was a success, with the aircraft performing well in a variety of challenging weather conditions.
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