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Departure
Use smaller, smoother aileron inputs to hold the climb bank angle near wings-level.
What happened: During Climb 3 the bank angle averaged 5.1°, well beyond a steady wings-level climb.
Watch for: Attitude indicator - bank angle, keeping it close to wings-level through the climb.
Arrival
Begin raising the nose sooner, at 11 ft, rather than waiting until 5.5 ft.
What happened: The flare began late at 5.5 ft, below the normal band.
Watch for: Radio altimeter approaching 11 ft as the cue to start the flare.
See Arrival Landing
Below a thousand feet the aeroplane is slow, heavy and close to the ground. A steep turn loses lift, raises the stall speed and flattens the climb just when the gradient matters most. A normal turn on course is a rate one — fifteen degrees or so, twenty-five at the outside, this penalty is to acknowledge when a turn has stopped being a turn and become a manoeuvre.
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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 10,998 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 1,770 ft past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with the aircraft, an Airbus A320, taxiing from the parking area to the runway at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (KCLT). This process took approximately 6 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The departure roll took place on runway 18L, and the takeoff distance was 4,231 feet, which accounted for 49% of the runway length. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 147 knots.
As the aircraft climbed to its cruising altitude, it started its enroute climb approximately 1 mile southeast of KCLT. The climb began at an altitude of 1,512 feet above sea level and reached a maximum altitude of 14,990 feet, an increase of 13,478 feet in just 5 minutes. This climb covered a distance of 7 nautical miles. The enroute level cruise phase started overhead Cramerton, North Carolina, and lasted for 2 minutes, covering another 7 nautical miles.
The enroute descent phase began 2 miles south of South Gastonia, North Carolina, and lasted for 18 minutes. During this phase, the aircraft descended from an altitude of 14,872 feet to 2,214 feet, a decrease of 12,658 feet. This descent covered a distance of 50 nautical miles. The final approach to runway 22 at Greenville Spartanburg International Airport (KGSP) was made from the northeast, with a heading of 212.0 degrees at an altitude of 1,250 feet above ground level and 4 nautical miles from the runway.
The landing took place on runway 22, which had a length of 10,998 feet. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was also satisfactory at 136 knots. The touchdown point was 415 feet beyond the touchdown zone, and the touchdown speed was 130 knots, which was considered good. The touchdown rate was smooth at -137 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The local temperature at the time of landing was 72 degrees Fahrenheit.
The total landing distance was 3,906 feet, which accounted for 36% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect. After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, a process that took approximately 3 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 70 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 36 minutes. The aircraft used 2,607 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The Airbus A320 successfully landed at Greenville Spartanburg International Airport (KGSP) with a score of 99.0%. The aircraft approached the runway from the north east, heading 212.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,250 feet above ground level (agl). The final approach was executed with precision, setting the stage for a smooth touchdown.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on runway 22, which has a length of 10,998 feet. The threshold height was good, indicating that the aircraft was at the correct altitude as it approached the runway. The threshold speed of 136 knots was also within the acceptable range, demonstrating the pilot's skill in managing the aircraft's speed during the landing.
The touchdown point was 415 feet beyond the touchdown zone, which is a relatively short distance. The touchdown speed of 130 knots was also good, indicating that the aircraft was slowing down smoothly as it touched down on the runway. The touchdown rate of -137 feet per minute (fpm) was smooth, suggesting that the aircraft was not experiencing any significant deceleration or acceleration during the landing.
The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the aircraft was aligned with the centerline of the runway as it touched down. This is an important aspect of landing, as it helps to ensure that the aircraft remains stable and on course during the rollout phase.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 72°F. This suggests that the pilots did not have to contend with any adverse weather conditions, such as strong winds or turbulence, which can make landing more challenging.
The total landing distance of 3,906 feet was 36% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance. This indicates that the aircraft was able to slow down and come to a stop quickly and efficiently, without requiring a long rollout distance. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, suggesting that the aircraft remained stable and on course as it slowed down and came to a stop.
Overall, the landing was executed with precision and skill, demonstrating the pilot's expertise in managing the aircraft's speed, altitude, and alignment during the landing phase. The high score of 99.0% reflects the high level of proficiency and safety that was achieved during this landing.
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