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Maintain the centreline
A small uncorrected heading error at 40 knots becomes a metre of offset per second by 100 knots, noticed only at rotation, producing a crabbed liftoff. Root cause is nearly always eyes on the tape instead of the far end of the runway. Small heading changes displace a distant point visibly long before the nearby centreline stripes look wrong.
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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.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,074 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 744 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a departure roll from runway 25 at EGGW London Luton Airport. The Airbus A320 took off with a takeoff distance of 785 meters, which accounted for 38% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 153 knots, and the aircraft was operating in a local weather condition of 25°C temperature and a wind speed of 13 knots at 300 degrees. The crosswind component was 10 knots, while the headwind component was 9 knots.
As the aircraft climbed, it started its enroute climb overhead EGGW London Luton Airport, rising from an altitude of 1,567 feet above sea level to 5,980 feet above sea level. This increase of 4,412 feet was achieved in just 2 minutes, covering a distance of 7 nautical miles. The enroute level cruise then began 2 miles south east of Little Gaddesden, lasting for 3 minutes and covering 8 nautical miles.
The enroute descent started overhead Wheathampstead, where the aircraft descended from 5,979 feet above sea level to 1,771 feet above sea level. This decrease of 4,207 feet was achieved in 7 minutes, covering a distance of 6 nautical miles. The final approach to runway 25 at EGGW London Luton Airport was made from the east, with the aircraft heading 255.0 degrees at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,245 feet above ground level.
The landing was successful, with the touchdown point being 318 meters beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed was 111 knots, which was good, and the touchdown rate was smooth at -135 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the local weather condition at the time of landing was 22°C temperature and a wind speed of 6 knots at 303 degrees, with a crosswind component of 4 knots and a headwind component of 4 knots.
The total landing distance was 1,060 meters, which accounted for 51% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating a smooth and controlled landing. The total flight distance was 26 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 15 minutes. The aircraft used a total of -6,548 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Airbus A320 successfully landed at EGGW London Luton Airport, achieving a high score of 94.8%. The aircraft was approaching the runway from the east, heading 255.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,245 feet above ground level (agl). The final approach was made to runway 25, which has a length of 2,074 meters.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down with a speed of 111 knots, which was within the acceptable range. The touchdown point was 318 meters beyond the designated touchdown zone, indicating a slight overrun. However, the touchdown speed and rate were both smooth, with a rate of -135 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, demonstrating excellent control and precision by the pilot.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 22°C and a gentle wind of 6 knots from 303°. The crosswind component was minimal at 4 knots, while the headwind component was also 4 knots. These conditions contributed to a smooth and controlled landing.
The total landing distance was 1,060 meters, which accounted for 51% of the runway length. This indicates that the aircraft had sufficient runway remaining for safe deceleration and rollout. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control and stability during the landing phase.
Overall, the landing was successful, with the aircraft touching down smoothly and coming to a stop within a safe distance from the end of the runway. The high score achieved by the Airbus A320 reflects the pilot's skill and expertise in executing a precise and controlled landing.
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