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Slow the descent speed
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.
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 1,607 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,607 m of the 2,669 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 346 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the Airbus A319 began with a taxi from the parking area to the runway at EDDF Frankfurt/Main, which took 11 minutes to cover 3 nm. Departure took place from runway 07R, with a takeoff distance of 4,473 ft (34% of the runway) and a liftoff speed of 157 knots. Local weather at the time of departure was 54°F with a 4 knot wind coming from 10°, resulting in a 3 knot crosswind and 2 knot headwind.
The enroute climb started over EDDF Frankfurt/Main, climbing from 1,397 ft to 34,121 ft in 15 minutes, covering a distance of 75 nm. The level cruise phase began 1 mile south of Porz am Rhein, lasting 423 minutes and covering 432 nm.
The descent started 16 miles southwest of EGNL Walney Island Barrow, descending from 34,076 ft to 13,559 ft in 13 minutes over a distance of 77 nm. Another brief level cruise phase started 1 mile west of Greyabbey for 1 minute, covering less than 1 nm before another descent began 1 mile west of Greyabbey. This descent went from 13,127 ft to 3,708 ft over 6 minutes and 17 nm.
A final level cruise phase started 2 miles east of Ballyclare for 2 minutes, covering 2 nm before the last descent began 2 miles southeast of Ballyclare. This descent went from 3,277 ft to 2,082 ft over 2 minutes, covering 4 nm.
The landing took place on runway 25 at EGAA Aldergrove, with a runway length of 8,756 ft. The height at the threshold was 16 ft above ground level, and the speed at threshold was 126 knots. The touchdown occurred 1,139 ft from the threshold, with a touchdown speed of 119 knots and a vertical speed indicator (VSI) reading of -189 ft/min. The local weather at the time of landing was 60°F with a 9 knot wind coming from 151°, resulting in an 8 knot crosswind and 1 knot tailwind. The total landing distance was 4,993 ft, which was 57% of the runway length.
After landing, the taxi from the runway to the parking area took 3 minutes to cover less than 1 nm. The total flight distance was 619 nm, taking 506 minutes and consuming 10,464 lbs of fuel.
Well done on achieving a landing score of 99.0%! Let's break down your performance in each phase of the landing process to understand what you did well and where there may be areas for improvement.
During the Approach Phase, you demonstrated excellent glideslope alignment, showcasing your ability to maintain the correct vertical trajectory towards the runway. However, it was noted that your speed was slightly below the target, which could be something to pay closer attention to in future landings.
Moving onto the Landing Phase, you exhibited a good threshold height and executed a perfect landing flare. This indicates that you were able to control the aircraft's descent effectively and smoothly transition to the landing phase. It's great to see that you were able to perform this critical aspect of the landing process so well.
In the Touchdown Phase, your touchdown rate was good, and your speed was on target. Additionally, you managed to touch down within the touchdown zone, which is essential for a safe and efficient landing. The touchdown distance being inside the zone shows your precision in landing the aircraft. It's also worth noting that the runway touchdown position was 4.7 meters from the centreline, which demonstrates your ability to maintain the correct lateral alignment during touchdown.
Finally, in the Rollout Phase, your runway alignment was 4.4 meters from the centreline, indicating that you maintained a consistent path along the runway after touchdown. This aspect of the landing process contributes to overall landing safety and efficiency.
Overall, your performance in each phase of the landing process was commendable, with strong points in glideslope alignment, landing flare, touchdown accuracy, and runway alignment. It's important to continue practicing and refining your skills to ensure consistent and safe landings in the future. Keep up the fantastic work, and continue striving for excellence in your aircraft operations.
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