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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.
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 11,040 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,236 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 LaGuardia Airport, taking approximately 8 minutes to cover a distance of 2 nautical miles. The departure roll took place on runway 13, with the aircraft lifting off at a speed of 156 knots. The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 32 degrees Fahrenheit, with a wind speed of 2 knots from a direction of 179 degrees. The crosswind component was minimal, at 1 knot, while the headwind component was also 1 knot.
As the aircraft climbed to its cruising altitude, it began its enroute climb from an initial altitude of 998 feet above sea level, eventually reaching a height of 33,888 feet. This climb phase covered a distance of 120 nautical miles and took approximately 21 minutes to complete. The aircraft then entered a level cruise phase, which lasted for 164 minutes and covered a distance of 678 nautical miles. During this phase, the aircraft flew over various locations, including East Elmhurst in New York and Cohen Airport in Maryland.
As the aircraft approached its destination, it began its enroute descent from a height of 34,033 feet above sea level, eventually touching down on runway 19R at Tampa International Airport. The descent phase took approximately 22 minutes to complete and covered a distance of 125 nautical miles. The final approach to the runway was made from the north, with the aircraft heading 181.0 degrees at an altitude of 1,287 feet above ground level and a distance of 4 nautical miles from the runway threshold.
The landing on runway 19R was successful, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 139 knots and a distance of 1,240 feet. The touchdown rate was fair at -283 feet per minute, while the runway touchdown alignment was very good. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 59 degrees Fahrenheit, with a wind speed of 6 knots from a direction of 270 degrees. The crosswind component was 5 knots, while the headwind component was minimal.
Following the landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, taking approximately 3 minutes to cover a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 932 nautical miles, taking a total of 149 minutes to complete. The aircraft used a total of 14,518 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The Airbus A321 successfully landed at Tampa International Airport (KTPA) on runway 19R, achieving a high score of 99.3%. The aircraft approached the runway from the north, heading 181.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,287 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot maintained a good threshold height, which is a critical aspect of a safe landing.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's threshold speed was within the acceptable range at 144 knots. However, the touchdown speed of 139 knots was slightly faster than desired, which may have resulted in a slightly higher touchdown rate. The touchdown rate of -283 feet per minute (fpm) was considered fair, indicating that the aircraft touched down with a moderate amount of deceleration.
The runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating that the aircraft was properly aligned with the runway centerline at the moment of touchdown. The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 59°F and a light wind of 6 knots from 270°. The crosswind component was 5 knots, while the headwind component was negligible at 0 knots.
The total landing distance of 3,780 feet was within the acceptable range, accounting for 34% of the runway length. The runway length at KTPA is 11,040 feet, providing a comfortable margin for the aircraft to come to a stop. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating that the aircraft maintained a stable and controlled deceleration after touchdown.
Overall, the landing was considered safe and successful, with the aircraft achieving a high score of 99.3%. The pilot's skills and the aircraft's performance were well-coordinated, resulting in a smooth and controlled touchdown.
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