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Slow the descent speed
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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.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 6,524 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 6,524 ft of the 9,778 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 2,181 ft past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with the Airbus A321 taxiing from the parking area to the runway at Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport, taking approximately 8 minutes and covering a distance of 3 nautical miles. The aircraft then departed from runway 26L, with a takeoff distance of 6,334 feet, which was 63% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 157 knots.
As the aircraft climbed to its cruising altitude, it encountered local weather conditions of 86°F temperature and a wind speed of 4 knots at 330°. The crosswind was 4 knots, and the headwind was 2 knots. The enroute climb started overhead College Park, Georgia, and the aircraft ascended from 2,110 feet above sea level to 34,031 feet, an increase of 31,922 feet, in 24 minutes and covering 157 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise began 4 miles southwest of S63 Skyharbor Airport in Marion Junction, Alabama, and lasted for 22 minutes, covering 174 nautical miles. The aircraft then started its enroute descent 1 mile southwest of MS99 Rocking T Ranch Airport in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, and descended from 32,589 feet to 1,204 feet, a decrease of 31,385 feet, in 13 minutes and covering 43 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 11 at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport was made from the west, with a heading of 106.0°, at 4 nautical miles and 1,191 feet above ground level. The landing was made on runway 11, which was 9,778 feet long, with a good threshold height. The threshold speed was slightly above the target at 151 knots.
The touchdown point was 833 feet beyond the touchdown zone, and the touchdown speed was 142 knots, which was a little fast. However, the touchdown rate was excellent at -80 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were 82°F temperature and a wind speed of 2 knots at 320°, with a crosswind of 1 knot and a tailwind of 1 knot.
The total landing distance was 6,276 feet, which was 64% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was also very good. After landing, the aircraft taxiied to the parking area, taking approximately 3 minutes and covering less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 384 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 70 minutes, with a fuel consumption of 7,850 pounds.
The Airbus A321 successfully landed at KMSY Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, achieving a score of 97.1%. The aircraft approached the runway from the west, heading 106.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,191 feet above ground level (agl). The final approach was made to runway 11, which has a length of 9,778 feet.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down 833 feet beyond the touchdown zone, which is slightly beyond the ideal spot. However, the touchdown speed of 142 knots was a bit faster than the target speed, indicating that the pilot may have applied the brakes slightly too late. Despite this, the touchdown rate was excellent at -80 feet per minute (fpm), demonstrating good control and precision.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 82°F and a gentle wind of 2 knots from 320°. This resulted in a minimal crosswind and tailwind, making the landing even smoother. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating that the aircraft was properly aligned with the runway centerline.
The total landing distance of 6,276 feet was 64% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. This suggests that the pilot executed a good flare and touchdown, followed by a smooth rollout. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating that the aircraft remained aligned with the runway centerline during the rollout phase.
Overall, the landing was successful, and the pilot demonstrated good skills and control. However, there is room for improvement in terms of touchdown speed and distance from the touchdown zone.
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