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Smooth the climb
Pull to 15 degrees at one rate and you get a clean liftoff, pull to the same 15 degrees at twice the rate and you get an overshoot, a push, and an oscillation through the first few hundred feet. The type-general rule of thumb is a rotation rate of about 2 to 3 degrees per second, which means roughly five to seven seconds from starting the pull to reaching the initial climb attitude of around 15 degrees nose-up. Count it out loud during your next takeoff and you will almost certainly discover you have been rotating in two seconds flat.
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Two stabilised approach gates, each with five checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,495 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 375 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with the aircraft taxiing from the parking area to the runway at Strasbourg Airport, LFST, taking approximately 6 minutes and covering a distance of 1 nautical mile. The departure roll took place on runway 23, with a takeoff distance of 1,299 meters, which accounted for 54% of the runway. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 147 knots.
As the aircraft took to the skies, it encountered local weather conditions of 16°C temperature and winds of 10 knots at 189 degrees. The crosswind was 7 knots, while the headwind was 8 knots. The enroute climb began overhead Duppigheim, France, where the aircraft ascended from 1,560 feet above sea level to 35,548 feet above sea level, an increase of 33,988 feet in 20 minutes, covering a distance of 98 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise started overhead Ingeldorf, Luxembourg, and lasted for 25 minutes, covering a distance of 159 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its descent from 35,269 feet above sea level to 2,169 feet above sea level, a decrease of 33,100 feet in 21 minutes, covering a distance of 89 nautical miles. The descent started 3 miles northwest of Zuydcoote, France.
The enroute level cruise resumed briefly overhead Edenbridge, England, lasting only 2 minutes and covering a distance of 5 nautical miles. The final approach to runway 26L at London Gatwick Airport, EGKK, was made from the east, heading 258.0 degrees at 4 nautical miles and 1,265 feet above ground level.
The landing took place on runway 26L, which had a length of 2,495 meters. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was also satisfactory at 136 knots. The touchdown distance was good at 375 meters, and the touchdown speed was 129 knots, which was also satisfactory. However, the touchdown rate was fair at -278 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the local weather conditions at the time of landing were 13°C temperature and winds of 17 knots at 220 degrees.
The crosswind was 11 knots, while the headwind was 14 knots. The total landing distance was 1,304 meters, which accounted for 52% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was very good. After landing, the aircraft taxiied to the parking area, taking approximately 9 minutes and covering a distance of 1 nautical mile.
The total flight distance was 361 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 86 minutes. The aircraft used 3,186 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Airbus A320 successfully landed on runway 26L at EGKK London Gatwick Airport, achieving a high score of 99.1%. The aircraft approached the runway from the east, heading 258.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,265 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 recorded at 136 knots, which is within the acceptable range. The touchdown distance of 375 meters was also good, indicating that the pilot had sufficient control over the aircraft during the landing phase. The touchdown speed of 129 knots was also within the acceptable range, further emphasizing the pilot's skill and control.
However, the touchdown rate of -278 feet per minute (fpm) was only fair. A higher touchdown rate can be a concern as it may indicate a harder landing, which can put additional stress on the aircraft's landing gear and potentially cause damage. Nevertheless, the runway touchdown alignment was perfect, which is a testament to the pilot's skill and attention to detail.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were moderate, with a temperature of 13°C and a wind speed of 17 knots from 220°. The crosswind component was 11 knots, while the headwind component was 14 knots. Despite these conditions, the pilot successfully managed the aircraft and maintained a stable approach.
The total landing distance of 1,304 meters was 52% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance. This indicates that the pilot had sufficient control over the aircraft during the landing phase and was able to bring it to a stop quickly and safely. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, further emphasizing the pilot's skill and attention to detail.
Overall, the Airbus A320's landing on runway 26L at EGKK London Gatwick Airport was a success, with the pilot demonstrating excellent skill and control throughout the approach and landing phases.
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