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MY FS FLIGHTS
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Departure
Use smaller, smoother aileron inputs to hold the climb bank angle near wings-level.
What happened: During Climb 3 the bank angle averaged 10°, well beyond a steady wings-level climb.
Watch for: Attitude indicator - bank angle, keeping it close to wings-level through the climb.
Below a thousand feet the aeroplane is slow, heavy and close to the ground. A steep turn loses lift, raises the stall speed and flattens the climb just when the gradient matters most. A normal turn on course is a rate one — fifteen degrees or so, twenty-five at the outside, this penalty is to acknowledge when a turn has stopped being a turn and become a manoeuvre.
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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 3,196 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 527 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Taxiing from the parking area to the runway at DRRN Diori Hamani International Airport in Niamey, Niger, took approximately 5 minutes and covered a distance of 1 nautical mile. The Airbus A350-1000 then began its departure roll on runway 09R, utilizing 39% of the 1,167-meter runway to achieve liftoff at a speed of 161 knots. The local weather conditions at the time of departure featured a temperature of 29°C, with a gentle headwind of 2 knots and a crosswind of 2 knots.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it began its enroute climb 1 mile east of DRRN, ascending from 1,680 feet above sea level to 40,001 feet in 32 minutes, covering a distance of 225 nautical miles. The climb rate was impressive, with an increase of 38,320 feet in a relatively short period. Following the climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, lasting 36 minutes and covering 265 nautical miles. This was followed by a gradual descent, initiated 41 miles northwest of Koutiala, Mali, which saw the aircraft descend from 40,000 feet to 2,494 feet in 24 minutes, covering 132 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 06 at GABS Modibo Keita International Airport in Bamako, Mali, was executed from the southwest, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 57.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,265 feet above ground level. The landing was completed on the 3,196-meter runway, with the touchdown point located 112 meters beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed of 131 knots was slightly above the target, but the runway touchdown alignment was very good. The total landing distance was 1,427 meters, utilizing 45% of the runway. Following the landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area in just 1 minute, covering a short distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 629 nautical miles, with a total flight time of 1 hour and 42 minutes, and a fuel consumption of 11,352 kilograms.
The Airbus A350-1000 touched down on runway 06 at GABS Modibo Keita International Airport with a threshold height that met expectations. However, the threshold speed was slightly above the target, registering 136 kt. The aircraft maintained a steady descent, but the touchdown speed of 131 kt was a bit faster than desired. Despite this, the touchdown rate of -273 fpm was fair, indicating a relatively smooth transition from the air to the ground.
The touchdown point was located 112 m beyond the touchdown zone, which was a minor deviation from the ideal landing spot. Nevertheless, the runway touchdown alignment was very good, demonstrating the pilot's skill in navigating the aircraft to the centerline. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 28 °C and a gentle headwind of 5 kt, contributed to a relatively smooth landing.
The total landing distance of 1,427 m was 45% of the runway length, which was within acceptable limits. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, showcasing the pilot's ability to maintain control of the aircraft during the critical phase of rollout. Overall, the landing performance was impressive, with a score of 97.2% reflecting the high level of proficiency demonstrated by the crew.
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