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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 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,199 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 242 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a departure roll from runway 25 at TAPA V C Bird International Airport. The Airbus A320 took off with a takeoff distance of 973 meters, which accounted for 43% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 152 knots. At the time of departure, the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 16 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 1 knot at 270 degrees, resulting in a negligible crosswind and headwind.
As the aircraft climbed to a higher altitude, it began its enroute climb over Saint John's, a parish in Antigua and Barbuda. The climb started at an altitude of 1,142 feet above sea level and reached 11,525 feet above sea level, an increase of 10,383 feet in just 3 minutes. During this climb, the aircraft covered a distance of 15 nautical miles.
After reaching the desired altitude, the aircraft began its enroute descent 15 miles northwest of Bolands, another parish in Antigua and Barbuda. The descent started at an altitude of 11,422 feet above sea level and ended at 1,448 feet above sea level, a decrease of 9,974 feet in 8 minutes. The aircraft covered a distance of 33 nautical miles during this descent.
As the aircraft approached its destination, it began its final approach to runway 25 at TKPK Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport from the northeast, heading 235.0 degrees at 4 nautical miles and 1,273 feet above ground level. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 1 knot at 270 degrees, resulting in a negligible crosswind and headwind.
The aircraft landed on runway 25, which had a length of 2,199 meters. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was well above the target at 150 knots. The touchdown distance was good at 245 meters, but the touchdown speed was fast at 147 knots. The touchdown rate was very heavy at -731 feet per minute. The runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 6.2 meters from the centerline.
The total landing distance was 842 meters, which accounted for 38% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was very good. After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area from the runway, taking 9 minutes and covering less than 1 nautical mile.
The total flight distance was 55 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 19 minutes. Notably, the aircraft used 0 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Airbus A320 successfully landed at TKPK Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport, with a score of 91.5%. The aircraft approached the runway from the north east, heading 235.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,273 feet above ground level (agl). The final approach was executed with good control, and the aircraft touched down on runway 25, which has a length of 2,199 meters.
The threshold height was satisfactory, but the threshold speed was above the target speed of 150 knots. This indicates that the aircraft may have been slightly too fast during the approach, which could have contributed to a slightly higher touchdown speed. The touchdown speed of 147 knots was indeed fast, and the touchdown rate of -731 feet per minute (fpm) was very heavy, suggesting that the aircraft may have touched down with a significant amount of force.
The runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned from the centreline by 6.2 meters, which may have been due to a slight deviation in the approach or a minor issue with the aircraft's navigation system. However, the local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a light wind of 1 knot from 270°. The crosswind and headwind components were both 1 knot, which had a minimal impact on the landing.
The total landing distance of 842 meters was 38% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance. This suggests that the aircraft was able to touch down and come to a stop quickly, with a good rollout alignment. The runway rollout alignment was indeed very good, indicating that the aircraft's brakes were applied smoothly and effectively, and the aircraft was able to come to a stop without any issues.
Overall, the landing was successful, but there were a few areas for improvement, such as reducing the touchdown speed and improving the alignment during the approach. However, the aircraft's performance was generally good, and the landing was executed with a high degree of control and precision.
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