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Arrival
Reduce power earlier on final to bleed speed back to 147 kt before crossing the threshold.
What happened: You crossed the threshold at 153 kt, 6 kt above the 147 kt target.
Watch for: Airspeed, targeting 147 kt at the threshold.
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Ground effect becomes significant below about one wingspan of height. A Cessna 172, with a 36 ft span, enters ground effect at flare height - the float it feels in the hold-off is ground effect arriving on cue. An A320, with a span around 117 ft, has been in ground effect since before the threshold and there is no sudden cushion to feel, only a gradual reduction in induced drag that lengthens any float you allow.
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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 5,996 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,996 ft of the 9,523 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,359 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 Miami International Airport, taking approximately 4 minutes to cover a distance of 1 nautical mile. The departure roll took place on runway 26L, with the aircraft lifting off at a speed of 175 knots. The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 41°F, with a wind speed of 4 knots from a direction of 330°.
As the aircraft climbed to a higher altitude, it began its enroute climb, starting overhead Virginia Gardens, Florida. The climb took 21 minutes to cover a distance of 139 nautical miles, with the aircraft rising from an altitude of 935 feet above sea level to 28,977 feet above sea level, an increase of 28,042 feet. The enroute level cruise then began 78 miles west of Mangrove Cay, Bahamas, lasting for 131 minutes and covering a distance of 942 nautical miles.
The aircraft then began its descent, starting 20 miles south of Otoque Oriente, Panama, and descending from an altitude of 29,005 feet above sea level to 26,130 feet above sea level, a decrease of 2,875 feet, in just 3 minutes and covering a distance of 23 nautical miles. The enroute climb then resumed 32 miles southwest of San José Island Airport, Las Perlas, Panama, with the aircraft climbing from 26,240 feet above sea level to 33,010 feet above sea level, an increase of 6,770 feet, in 11 minutes and covering a distance of 77 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise then began again, this time starting 71 miles southeast of Pedasi, Panama, lasting for 131 minutes and covering a distance of 1,015 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its final descent, starting 16 miles southeast of Huarmey, Peru, and descending from an altitude of 32,409 feet above sea level to 1,293 feet above sea level, a decrease of 31,116 feet, in 21 minutes and covering a distance of 111 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 16L at Jorge Chavez International Airport took place from the northwest, with the aircraft heading at 154.0° at an altitude of 1,217 feet above ground level and a distance of 4 nautical miles from the runway. The landing took place on a runway length of 9,523 feet, with the threshold height being good. The threshold speed was slightly above the target speed at 153 knots, while the touchdown distance was good at 1,366 feet. However, the touchdown speed was a little fast at 147 knots, and the touchdown rate was fair at -227 feet per minute.
The runway touchdown position was misaligned by 32 feet from the centreline, and the runway rollout alignment was slightly misaligned by 29 feet from the centreline. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 75°F, with a wind speed of 5 knots from a direction of 190°.
The total landing distance was 5,753 feet, which was 60% of the runway length. The taxiing to the parking area from the runway took approximately 2 minutes to cover a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 2,316 nautical miles, taking 327 minutes to complete, and the aircraft used 36,560 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The Airbus A321 successfully landed at SPJC Jorge Chavez International Airport on runway 16L, achieving a score of 95.0%. The aircraft approached the runway from the northwest, heading 154.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,217 feet above ground level (agl). The landing was executed on a runway with a length of 9,523 feet, providing ample space for the aircraft to touch down safely.
The threshold height was reported as 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 152 kt, coming in at 153 kt. This minor deviation from the target speed did not appear to have a significant impact on the landing.
The touchdown distance of 1,366 feet was considered good, indicating that the aircraft was able to touch down within a reasonable distance from the start of the runway. However, the touchdown speed of 147 kt was a little fast, which may have contributed to a slightly higher touchdown rate of -227 feet per minute (fpm). This rate is considered fair, but could be improved upon.
One notable issue with the landing was the misalignment of the runway touchdown position, which was off-centerline by 32 feet. This may have been due to a combination of factors, including wind and pilot error. The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were relatively calm, with a temperature of 75°F and winds of 5 kt at 190°.
The crosswind component was minimal, at 3 kt, while the headwind component was 4 kt. These conditions would not have significantly impacted the landing, and the aircraft was able to maintain a stable approach. The total landing distance of 5,753 feet was 60% of the runway length, which is a reasonable distance considering the aircraft's size and weight.
Finally, the runway rollout alignment was slightly misaligned by 29 feet from centerline, which is a minor issue that could be addressed in future landings. Overall, the Airbus A321 landed safely and efficiently at SPJC Jorge Chavez International Airport, with a score of 95.0%.
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