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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. They are the approach's score: the checks passed out of the checks that ran.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,698 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,698 m of the 3,130 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 305 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Bora Bora Airport, the Airbus A319 began its journey with a smooth taxiing process, taking just 5 minutes to reach the runway. With a local temperature of 29 °C and a gentle headwind of 6 kt, the aircraft took off from runway 11, covering 1,024 meters of the 1,480-meter runway in just 69% of the available distance. The liftoff speed of 142 kt was achieved, and the aircraft quickly gained altitude, climbing from 976 feet above sea level to 19,008 feet in just 8 minutes, covering a distance of 42 nautical miles.
As the aircraft continued its enroute climb, it leveled off at 19,008 feet, cruising for 7 minutes and covering 50 nautical miles. The crew then initiated a descent, reducing altitude from 19,006 feet to 3,462 feet in 9 minutes, covering 51 nautical miles. The aircraft then leveled off again, cruising for 3 minutes and covering 9 nautical miles. A final descent was initiated, reducing altitude from 2,837 feet to 1,312 feet in just 2 minutes, covering 5 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its final approach to runway 04 at Faa'a International Airport, touching down at a speed of 122 kt and a touchdown distance of 307 meters.
The landing was successful, with a firm touchdown rate of -310 fpm and a slightly misaligned runway touchdown position. The aircraft then taxied to the parking area, taking just 1 minute to cover the short distance. The total flight distance was 164 nautical miles, taking 40 minutes to complete, and the aircraft used 1,727 kg of fuel. The crew's precise handling of the aircraft ensured a smooth and efficient flight, despite the challenging local weather conditions.
The final approach to runway 04 at NTAA Faa'a International Airport from the south west was executed with precision, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 54.0° at 4 nm and 1,297 ft above ground level. The approach quality was excellent, with a good threshold height and a threshold speed of 130 kt, well within the acceptable range. The aircraft touched down smoothly at a speed of 122 kt, with a firm touchdown rate of -310 fpm, indicating a controlled descent.
The touchdown distance of 307 m was good, and the aircraft remained aligned with the runway centreline for the most part, with a slight deviation of 4.3 m at touchdown. However, during the rollout phase, the aircraft drifted slightly off centreline, by 8.3 m. The total landing distance of 1,615 m was 54% of the runway length, indicating a controlled deceleration. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 27 °C and a gentle wind of 3 kt at 160°, contributed to a relatively straightforward landing.
Despite the minor deviations during the rollout phase, the overall landing performance was impressive, with a score of 96.6%. The crew's skill and attention to detail were evident throughout the approach, touchdown, and rollout phases, resulting in a safe and efficient landing on runway 04 at NTAA Faa'a International Airport.
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