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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 2,760 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 553 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a taxiing period from the parking to the runway, which took 12 minutes and covered a distance of 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, an Airbus A320, then departed from runway 18 at YBCV Charleville Airport. The takeoff distance was 966 meters, which is 90% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 148 knots, and the local weather conditions at the time of departure were a temperature of 29 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 5 knots at 182 degrees.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it began its enroute climb, which started 1 mile south of YBCV Charleville Airport. The climb took 11 minutes and covered a distance of 104 nautical miles, during which the aircraft ascended from an altitude of 2,006 feet above sea level to 35,192 feet above sea level, an increase of 33,186 feet.
Following the enroute climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which started 9 miles south of YCGL Cungelella Airport. This phase lasted for 51 minutes and covered a distance of 791 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its enroute descent, which started at a latitude of -11.6168927 and a longitude of 146.8548826. The descent took 15 minutes and covered a distance of 129 nautical miles, during which the aircraft descended from an altitude of 35,534 feet above sea level to 1,426 feet above sea level, a decrease of 34,108 feet.
The final approach to runway 32R at AYPY Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport was made from the south east, heading 329.0 degrees at an altitude of 1,293 feet above ground level and a distance of 4 nautical miles from the runway. The landing was made on runway 32R, which has a length of 2,760 meters. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was slightly below the target speed at 122 knots.
The touchdown point was 128 meters beyond the touchdown zone, and the touchdown speed was 115 knots, which was good. The touchdown rate was also good at -185 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the runway rollout alignment was also perfect. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were a temperature of 26 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 10 knots at 320 degrees.
The total landing distance was 1,147 meters, which is 42% of the runway length. The taxiing period from the runway to the parking took 2 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 1,031 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 84 minutes. The aircraft used a total of -465 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Airbus A320 successfully landed at AYPY Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport, showcasing a high level of precision and control. The aircraft approached the runway from the southeast, aligning itself with the 329.0° heading at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,293 feet above ground level. This final approach was executed with a high degree of accuracy, resulting in a touchdown point that was 128 meters beyond the designated touchdown zone.
The landing itself was characterized by a slightly below-target threshold speed of 122 knots, which still allowed for a smooth and controlled touchdown. The touchdown speed of 115 knots was within the acceptable range, and the touchdown rate of -185 feet per minute was also satisfactory. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the aircraft was properly aligned with the runway and that the pilots had successfully managed the descent.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 26°C and a wind speed of 10 knots from a direction of 320°. This resulted in a crosswind of 1 knot and a headwind of 9 knots, which the pilots effectively managed to minimize the impact on the landing. The total landing distance of 1,147 meters was 42% of the runway length, indicating that the aircraft had sufficient stopping distance available.
The rollout alignment after touchdown was also perfect, demonstrating the pilots' ability to maintain control of the aircraft during the critical phase of landing. Overall, this landing was a testament to the skills and expertise of the pilots, as well as the capabilities of the Airbus A320 aircraft. The high level of precision and control displayed during the landing ensured a safe and successful touchdown at AYPY Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport.
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