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MY FS FLIGHTS
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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 18 ft off the runway centreline.
Watch for: Watch runway alignment against the centreline, correcting with small rudder inputs.
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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.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 13,434 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,572 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with the aircraft, an Airbus A321, taxiing from the parking area to the runway at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (KMSY). This process took 14 minutes and covered a distance of 3 nautical miles. The departure roll took place on runway 11, with the aircraft lifting off at a speed of 165 knots. The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 68°F and a wind speed of 13 knots at 20°.
As the aircraft climbed to a higher altitude, it began its enroute climb, starting overhead Kenner, Louisiana. During this phase, the aircraft ascended from 1,023 feet above sea level to 4,022 feet, an increase of 2,999 feet, in just 3 minutes and covering a distance of 13 nautical miles. The enroute level cruise then began 1 mile southwest of Chalmette, Louisiana, lasting for 2 minutes and covering 1 nautical mile.
The aircraft continued its ascent, starting another enroute climb overhead Chalmette. This climb phase saw the aircraft rise from 3,992 feet to 35,753 feet, an increase of 31,761 feet, in 23 minutes and covering 125 nautical miles. Following this, the enroute level cruise started 1 mile northwest of Cottonport, Louisiana, lasting for 21 minutes and covering 158 nautical miles.
As the aircraft approached its destination, it began its enroute descent, starting 7 miles north of the Flying M Ranch Airport in Reklaw, Texas. During this phase, the aircraft descended from 36,565 feet to 5,901 feet, a decrease of 30,664 feet, in 17 minutes and covering 101 nautical miles. The enroute level cruise then began overhead Oak Leaf, Texas, lasting for 7 minutes and covering 28 nautical miles.
The aircraft continued its descent, starting another enroute descent 2 miles northeast of Coppell, Texas. This phase saw the aircraft drop from 5,880 feet to 2,942 feet, a decrease of 2,937 feet, in just 3 minutes and covering 10 nautical miles. The enroute level cruise then began overhead Hickory Creek, Texas, lasting for 3 minutes and covering 8 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 17C at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (KDFW) was made from the north, with the aircraft heading 180.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,285 feet above ground level. The landing took place on the 13,434-foot runway, with the threshold speed being slightly above the target at 140 knots. The touchdown point was 212 feet beyond the touchdown zone, with a touchdown speed of 137 knots, which was a little fast. However, the touchdown rate was good at -184 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 59°F and a wind speed of 7 knots at 120°. The crosswind was 6 knots, and the headwind was 3 knots. The total landing distance was 4,715 feet, which was 35% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was very good.
After landing, the aircraft taxiied to the parking area, taking 17 minutes and covering less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 454 nautical miles, with the flight lasting 109 minutes and using 10,016 pounds of fuel.
The Airbus A321 successfully landed at KDFW Dallas Fort Worth International Airport on runway 17C, achieving a high score of 99.6%. The aircraft approached the runway from the north, heading 180.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,285 feet above ground level (agl). The final approach was executed with precision, and the aircraft landed smoothly on the runway.
The threshold height was good, indicating that the aircraft was at the correct altitude as it approached the runway. However, the threshold speed was slightly above the target speed of 140 knots, which may have been due to the aircraft's descent rate or the pilot's decision to maintain a higher speed for a smoother landing. The touchdown point was 212 feet beyond the touchdown zone, which is a relatively minor deviation.
The touchdown speed of 137 knots was a little fast, but the touchdown rate of -184 feet per minute (fpm) was good, indicating that the aircraft was able to absorb the impact of landing smoothly. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, which is a critical aspect of a safe and successful landing. The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 59°F and a wind speed of 7 knots at 120°.
The crosswind component was 6 knots, while the headwind component was 3 knots, which may have contributed to the slightly higher threshold speed. The total landing distance was 4,715 feet, which is 35% of the runway length. This is a relatively short landing distance, indicating that the aircraft was able to land smoothly and efficiently. The runway rollout alignment was very good, which is a testament to the pilot's skill and the aircraft's performance.
Overall, the landing was a success, with the aircraft landing smoothly and safely on the runway. The high score of 99.6% reflects the pilot's expertise and the aircraft's performance in executing a precise and controlled landing.
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