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Not the biggest loss in points — the one thing on this flight a check pilot would raise first, and the guide passage for it.
Even a modest height error carries straight through to the touchdown. Geometry alone says that crossing the threshold 10 feet high on a 3° path moves your touchdown roughly 190 feet further down the runway before the flare adds anything.
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Two stabilised approach gates, each with six checks at 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 3,590 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 432 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight, operated on an RJ100 aircraft, began with a taxiing period from the parking area to the runway at LFML Marseille Provence Airport, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles in 11 minutes. The aircraft then departed from runway 31R and began its takeoff roll, reaching a liftoff speed of 145 kt after a distance of 1,306 meters, which was 39% of the runway length. The local weather at the time of takeoff featured a temperature of 18°C, with a wind speed of 7 kt blowing from a direction of 310°.
Following the takeoff, the aircraft started its initial climb about 1 mile north-west of LFML Marseille Provence Airport, gradually increasing its altitude from 1,039 feet above sea level to 29,231 feet above sea level in 24 minutes. This enroute climb covered a distance of 114 nautical miles. The aircraft then transitioned into its initial enroute level cruise, flying at an altitude of 29,231 feet above sea level. This level cruise segment, which started 1 mile west of the town of Pajay, lasted for 60 minutes and covered a distance of 411 nautical miles.
After the level cruise, the aircraft began its enroute descent from an altitude of 29,249 feet above sea level, decreasing its altitude to 2,931 feet above sea level in 18 minutes. This descent segment covered a distance of 38 nautical miles and started 2 miles north-west of the town of Klettbach, Germany. The aircraft then transitioned into another brief enroute level cruise, flying at an altitude of 3,006 feet above sea level, but lasted only 2 minutes and covered 5 nautical miles. This was followed immediately by another descent segment that started 1 mile north of Schkopau, Germany, and lasted for just 2 minutes, decreasing altitude from 3,006 feet to 1,674 feet above sea level.
The final approach to runway 08L at EDDP Leipzig/Halle Airport was made from the west, flying at a heading of 86.0° and an altitude of 1,224 feet above ground level. The aircraft then landed on runway 08L, which was 3,590 meters long. The local weather at the time of landing featured a temperature of 10°C and a wind speed of 9 kt blowing from a direction of 79°.
During the landing, the threshold height was found to be above the target height, but the threshold speed was good at 124 kt. The touchdown distance was also good at 432 meters, and the touchdown speed at 114 kt was satisfactory. The touchdown rate was firm at -360 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown position was misaligned by 4.1 meters from the centreline. Overall, the total landing distance covered 873 meters and 24% of the runway length. Following the landing, the runway rollout alignment was very good.
Finally, the aircraft taxiing period from the runway to the parking area took 10 minutes and covered a distance of 2 nautical miles. The total flight distance covered 584 nautical miles, taking 122 minutes to complete, and the fuel consumption during this period was 4,462 kg.
The aircraft RJ100 successfully completed a landing at EDDP Leipzig/Halle Airport, showcasing a high level of proficiency and adherence to standard operating procedures. The pilot began the final approach to runway 08L from the west, heading 86.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,224 feet above ground level.
The aircraft's approach speed was optimal, touching down on the runway at 114 knots, which is well within the recommended range for the RJ100. This highlights the pilot's good judgment and experience in managing the aircraft's descent and touchdown. The touchdown speed of 114 knots was particularly noteworthy as it demonstrates a firm and controlled landing, essential for minimizing damage and ensuring the safety of the passengers and crew.
Although the aircraft's touchdown speed was good, there were a few minor discrepancies during the landing. The threshold height, at 63 feet above ground level, was above the target height, suggesting a slight delay in the aircraft's descent. However, this minor irregularity did not affect the overall outcome of the landing.
In terms of performance metrics, the pilot achieved a touchdown distance of 432 meters, which falls within the acceptable range for the RJ100. The total landing distance of 873 meters, which accounts for 24 percent of the runway length, is also satisfactory, given the runway length of 3,590 meters. It is worth noting, though, that slightly less runway length was left available after landing.
Additionally, the pilot's control during the rollout phase was very good, with the aircraft maintaining a precise alignment with the runway centerline. This is a testament to the pilot's focus and adherence to standard procedures during the critical final stages of the landing.
The local weather conditions played a significant role in the success of the landing, with a relatively steady headwind of 8 knots and minimal crosswind component of 1 knot. The ambient temperature of 10°C might have posed some challenge for the pilot, however, no other effects are noted from this. Overall, the pilot conducted a safe and proficient landing, deserving a score of 90.5%.
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