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Maintain the centreline
See Departure Roll
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.
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 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,887 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 538 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with the Airbus A320 taxiing from the parking area to the runway at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, taking 10 minutes to cover a distance of 2 nautical miles. The departure roll took place on runway 25R, with the aircraft lifting off at a speed of 163 knots after covering 67% of the 2,084-meter runway.
As the aircraft climbed to its cruising altitude, it passed over Central City in Arizona, increasing its altitude from 2,110 feet to 35,123 feet in 23 minutes, covering a distance of 146 nautical miles. The enroute climb was a significant portion of the flight, with the aircraft reaching its cruising altitude in a relatively short period of time.
Once the aircraft reached its cruising altitude, it entered a level cruise phase, which lasted for 178 minutes and covered a distance of 1,547 nautical miles. This phase of the flight was relatively long, indicating that the aircraft was flying at a steady altitude and speed for an extended period of time.
As the aircraft approached its destination, it began its descent, starting 2 miles southwest of Blain in Pennsylvania. The descent from 33,150 feet to 2,814 feet took 21 minutes, covering a distance of 122 nautical miles. The aircraft then entered another level cruise phase, this time lasting only 2 minutes and covering a distance of 5 nautical miles.
The final descent phase began 1 mile south of Golden Triangle in New Jersey, with the aircraft descending from 2,818 feet to 1,295 feet in just 2 minutes, covering a distance of 5 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its final approach to runway 27R at Philadelphia International Airport, flying from the east at a heading of 256.0 degrees and an altitude of 1,271 feet above ground level.
The landing took place on runway 27R, which was 2,887 meters long. The threshold height was good, but the threshold speed was slightly above the target speed of 142 knots. The touchdown point was 127 meters beyond the touchdown zone, and the touchdown speed was 136 knots, which was a little fast. However, the touchdown rate was firm at -322 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were cold, with a temperature of -3 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 10 knots from 289 degrees. The crosswind was 6 knots, and the headwind was 8 knots. Despite the challenging weather conditions, the aircraft landed safely, with a total landing distance of 1,170 meters, which was 41% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, and the aircraft taxied to the parking area in just 2 minutes, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile.
Overall, the flight was a complex and challenging one, with the aircraft undergoing multiple phases of climb, cruise, and descent. Despite the challenging weather conditions, the aircraft landed safely, and the flight was completed successfully. The total flight distance was 1,833 nautical miles, and the aircraft used 9,368 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Airbus A320 successfully landed at Philadelphia International Airport (KPHL) on runway 27R, achieving a score of 97.0%. The aircraft approached the runway from the east, heading 256.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,271 feet above ground level (agl). The final approach was executed with good control, and the aircraft landed smoothly on the runway.
The threshold height was satisfactory, but the threshold speed was slightly above the target speed of 142 knots. This minor deviation did not significantly impact the overall performance of the landing. The touchdown point was 127 meters beyond the designated touchdown zone, which is a relatively minor deviation. The touchdown speed of 136 knots was a bit faster than the ideal speed, but the touchdown rate of -322 feet per minute (fpm) was firm, indicating a controlled descent.
The runway touchdown alignment was excellent, demonstrating precise control and coordination between the pilot and the aircraft. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of -3°C and a wind speed of 10 knots from 289°. The crosswind component was 6 knots, while the headwind component was 8 knots. These conditions presented a moderate challenge to the pilot, but the aircraft handled them well.
The total landing distance of 1,170 meters was 41% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance. This indicates that the aircraft was able to decelerate efficiently after touchdown. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, demonstrating excellent control and coordination between the pilot and the aircraft during the rollout phase.
Overall, the landing was executed with precision and control, and the aircraft performed well in the challenging weather conditions. The minor deviations in threshold speed and touchdown speed did not significantly impact the overall performance of the landing, and the aircraft was able to land safely and efficiently on runway 27R at KPHL.
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