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Departure
Make small rudder corrections against a point at the far end to hold the centreline.
What happened: During the ground roll you drifted 28 ft off the runway centreline.
Watch for: Watch runway alignment against the centreline, correcting with small rudder inputs.
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Arrive slow and the sink rate at the threshold is already above schedule, the flare is short because there is no energy to extend it, and the touchdown is hard in a way that feels exactly like a late flare. Diagnosing a slow arrival as a late flare is the catastrophic misread: you respond by flaring earlier, which bleeds more speed, which makes the next one worse. The tiebreaker is threshold speed against VRef, not feel. Never diagnose a flare without 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 10,981 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 2,227 ft 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, covering 3 nautical miles in 13 minutes. This Airbus A320 then departed from runway 36L at LEMD Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, embarking on a journey of exploration. Takeoff distance was 6,116 feet, accounting for 55% of the runway. The aircraft achieved liftoff speed of 164 knots in a moderate environment.
Local conditions at the time included a temperature of 85 °F, with a gentle headwind of 8 knots from an easterly direction. There was also a significant tailwind component, measuring 8 knots. The crew encountered a relatively calm environment as they prepared to leave the ground.
Following successful departure, the aircraft began its enroute climb, commencing just 2 miles east of San Sebastian de los Reyes. Climbing steadily, it increased its altitude from 2,980 to 31,138 feet in 15 minutes and covered a distance of 66 nautical miles. The ascent was notable for its efficiency, demonstrating the aircraft's capabilities. The enroute climb came to an end in the vicinity of Marjaliza (Castilla-La Mancha, Spain).
Once the aircraft leveled off, the enroute cruise phase commenced, with the crew navigating through a relatively consistent atmospheric environment. The steady state of flight lasted for 16 minutes and covered an impressive 112 nautical miles, showcasing the aircraft's exceptional cruising capabilities.
After several minutes of level flight, the aircraft began its enroute descent, starting from near Hornachuelos (Andalusia, Spain). In a swift and controlled manner, the crew gradually lowered the aircraft's altitude from 31,087 to 1,156 feet in 22 minutes and covered 39 nautical miles. This period of controlled descent prepared the aircraft for landing.
Finally, the aircraft began its final approach to runway 27 at LEZL Sevilla Airport, landing from the east at 4 nautical miles and 1,048 feet above ground. Touchdown occurred with some margin, 864 feet beyond the threshold, at a speed of 128 knots. This landing was a testament to the crew's expertise, as they navigated the aircraft through the complex environment of varying wind conditions.
The aircraft was operating in relatively high temperatures, at 86 °F, with crosswinds of 4 knots. There was, however, a substantial headwind of 4 knots, which had a noticeable impact on the landing distance. In the end, the crew managed to land safely on the 10,981-foot-long runway, covering a total distance of 4,208 feet in the process.
Taxiing to the parking from the runway took an impressive 4 minutes, covering less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft's fuel efficiency stood at 6,112 pounds, covering a remarkable 227 nautical miles during the journey of 68 minutes. This performance demonstrated the exceptional capabilities of the Airbus A320.
The Airbus A320 successfully landed at LEZL Sevilla Airport on runway 27, demonstrating a high level of proficiency. The final approach was executed from the east, heading 270.0° at 4 nautical miles altitude and 1,048 feet above ground level (AGL), showing a clear understanding of the airport's layout and wind conditions.
The aircraft's touchdown on the runway was characterized by a slightly above-target threshold speed of 140 knots, which is slightly higher than the ideal landing speed of 136 knots for an A320. However, the aircraft managed to touch down smoothly at a speed of 128 knots, which is within the acceptable range for an A320. This indicates a good understanding of the aircraft's performance and control.
The touchdown point was 864 feet beyond the touchdown zone, which is a relatively short distance. However, the touchdown rate of -227 feet per minute (fpm) was rated as fair, suggesting that the pilot may have been slightly heavy on the controls during the descent. This could be an area for improvement, as a more gradual descent would have resulted in a better touchdown rate.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 86°F and wind speeds of 6 knots at 230°. This resulted in a very light crosswind and a significant headwind, which helped to maintain good runway alignment during the landing.
The total landing distance of 4,208 feet was only 38% of the runway's length, indicating a successful landing with a good energy state. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, demonstrating a high level of skill and control during the late stages of the landing.
Overall, the landing performance of the Airbus A320 was impressive, with a high success rate and minimal areas for improvement. The pilot's ability to manage the aircraft's speed and control during the descent and landing phases was noteworthy, and highlights the high level of proficiency required to operate an aircraft like the A320.
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