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Make small rudder corrections against a point at the far end to hold the centreline.
What happened: During the ground roll you drifted 17 ft off the runway centreline.
Watch for: Watch runway alignment against the centreline, correcting with small rudder inputs.
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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 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 6,871 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 915 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
This flight involved an Airbus A319 aircraft, starting from San Francisco International Airport (KSFO). The aircraft taxied for 4 minutes from the parking area to the runway, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. Taking off from runway 01L, the aircraft reached liftoff speed of 144 knots 64% down the 4,660-foot runway.
During takeoff, the local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 77°F and a relatively light wind of 6 knots from 320°. However, there was a slight crosswind of 5 knots and a headwind of 2 knots, which presented some challenges. Once clear of the obstacles, the aircraft began its enroute climb from 1,032 feet above sea level to an altitude of 37,026 feet, an increase of 35,994 feet in just 18 minutes. This climb covered a distance of 94 nautical miles.
After reaching the desired cruising altitude, the aircraft transitioned into level cruise 20 miles south of Carmel Valley Village Airport (CAML). The cruise phase lasted for 24 minutes, during which the aircraft covered a distance of 177 nautical miles. Following this cruise phase, the aircraft started its descent from 36,992 feet to 1,475 feet, a decrease of 35,517 feet in 27 minutes. This descent covered a distance of 135 nautical miles and brought the aircraft close to San Diego International Airport (KSAN).
Upon reaching the designated altitude and distance, the aircraft initiated the final approach to runway 27 at KSAN, which was aligned from the east at a heading of 286°. The aircraft was at a distance of 4 nautical miles and 1,450 feet above ground level when it commenced the final approach. Despite the presence of a slight crosswind and headwind, the landing was executed flawlessly. The aircraft touched down safely on the runway, using a distance of 908 feet, which was 60% of the 6,871-foot runway.
The touchdown speed of 117 knots and the touchdown rate of -104 feet per minute were smooth and within acceptable limits. Furthermore, the runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the runway rollout alignment followed suit. The entire landing sequence was executed successfully, considering the weather conditions of a 77°F temperature and a gentle 4-knot wind from 320°, with a crosswind of 2 knots and a headwind of 3 knots.
After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area for 2 minutes, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. With the entire flight complete, the aircraft had traveled a total distance of 412 nautical miles and had used 6,432 pounds of fuel, taking 77 minutes to complete the journey from San Francisco to San Diego.
The aircraft landing report for the Airbus A319 at San Diego International Airport (KSAN) on runway 27 has been deemed a success, with a score of 100.0%. The aircraft made a precise approach from the east, aligning perfectly with the runway and achieving a good speed of 123 knots at the threshold. This strong approach set the aircraft up for a smooth touchdown at a speed of 117 knots, resulting in a touchdown rate of -104 feet per minute, indicating a gentle and controlled descent onto the runway.
The aircraft came to rest with an impressive touchdown distance of 908 feet, which is significantly shorter than the average, and well within the recommended range for a safe and controlled descent. The crew's handling of the aircraft during the landing phase demonstrated exceptional proficiency, as they were able to maintain a precise alignment along the runway despite the local weather conditions. Additionally, the threshold height and roll-out alignment were both perfect, showing that the crew had a clear understanding of the aircraft's performance characteristics and how to control it during the landing phase.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were moderate, with a temperature of 77 degrees Fahrenheit and a light headwind of 3 knots. This breeze may have slightly affected the aircraft's groundspeed, but it did not appear to have any significant impact on the crew's ability to execute a smooth and controlled landing. Overall, this landing event showcases the skill and expertise of the crew and the excellent handling characteristics of the Airbus A319.
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