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Maintain the centreline
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.
One stabilised approach gate: five checks where the approach path is 500 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate was not assessed, because the approach did not join final that far out.
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 3,520 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 605 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with the aircraft, an Airbus A320, taxiing from the parking area to the runway at the MPSM Cap Scarlett R Martinez L Intl. airport. This process took approximately 4 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft then departed from runway 17, with liftoff speed reaching 146 knots.
During takeoff, the aircraft covered a distance of 1,299 meters, which accounted for 53% of the runway length. The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a temperature of 31 degrees Celsius, with a wind speed of 6 knots at 123 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind of 4 knots and a headwind of 5 knots.
As the aircraft climbed to its cruising altitude, it began its enroute climb 1 mile southwest of Santa Clara in Panama. The climb started from an altitude of 1,001 feet above sea level and reached a maximum altitude of 38,508 feet above sea level, an increase of 37,507 feet in 20 minutes. The aircraft covered a distance of 128 nautical miles during this phase of the flight.
The enroute level cruise phase began 16 miles south of Jaque in Panama and lasted for 14 minutes, covering a distance of 79 nautical miles. Following this, the aircraft started its enroute descent 11 miles northwest of Vigia del Fuerte in Colombia. The descent phase saw the aircraft decrease its altitude from 38,510 feet above sea level to 8,724 feet above sea level, a decrease of 29,786 feet in 16 minutes. The aircraft covered a distance of 100 nautical miles during this phase.
The final approach to runway 19 at SKRG Jose Maria Córdova International Airport was made from the north, with the aircraft heading 172.0 degrees at an altitude of 3 nautical miles and 1,706 feet above ground level. The landing was made on runway 19, which had a length of 3,520 meters. The threshold height at 64 feet above ground level was above the target, but the threshold speed was good at 134 knots.
The touchdown point was 196 meters beyond the touchdown zone, with a touchdown speed of 125 knots and a smooth touchdown rate of -109 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the runway rollout alignment was very good. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 16 degrees Celsius, with a wind speed of 2 knots at 83 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind of 2 knots and a headwind of 0 knots.
The total landing distance was 1,365 meters, which accounted for 39% of the runway length. The aircraft then taxied to the parking area from the runway, a process that took approximately 5 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 313 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 58 minutes. The aircraft used a total of 2,082 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Airbus A320 successfully landed at SKRG Jose Maria Córdova International Airport, achieving a high score of 92.2%. The aircraft approached the runway from the north, heading 172.0° at a distance of 3 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,706 feet above ground level (agl). The final approach was executed with precision, and the aircraft landed safely on runway 19, which has a length of 3,520 meters.
Upon landing, the threshold height was found to be above the target, indicating that the aircraft touched down slightly higher than intended. However, the threshold speed was within the acceptable range at 134 knots, demonstrating good control and management of the aircraft's descent. The touchdown point was 196 meters beyond the designated touchdown zone, which is a relatively minor deviation.
The touchdown speed of 125 knots was also within the acceptable range, indicating that the aircraft was brought to a safe and controlled stop. The touchdown rate of -109 feet per minute (fpm) was smooth, suggesting that the aircraft's descent was well-managed and the landing was gentle. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the aircraft was aligned with the runway centerline at the moment of touchdown.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 16°C and a wind speed of 2 knots from 83°. The crosswind component was minimal at 2 knots, and there was no headwind component. These conditions contributed to a smooth and controlled landing.
The total landing distance of 1,365 meters was 39% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance. This suggests that the aircraft was brought to a safe stop quickly and efficiently. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating that the aircraft was aligned with the runway centerline during the rollout phase.
Overall, the landing was executed with precision and control, and the aircraft was brought to a safe stop within a short distance. The high score of 92.2% reflects the pilot's skill and expertise in managing the aircraft's descent and landing.
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