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Twenty knots on a monitor produces the visual sensation of about ten. The advice to "taxi at a walking pace" cannot fix this, because your sense of walking pace is exactly the thing that's broken. Put the groundspeed readout in your scan and obey it for the next fifty flights, the way a student pilot leans on the airspeed indicator before learning to read attitude.
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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.
At the 1,000 ft gate: speed above the reference speed.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 6,012 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 6,012 ft of the 8,984 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 2,066 ft past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
This aircraft, an Airbus A321, embarked on a flight that involved multiple stages from takeoff to landing. Initially, the taxiing process from the parking spot to the runway took just 3 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. As the aircraft departed from runway 33 at KCHS Charleston International Airport, it required a takeoff distance of 5,430 feet, which equated to 60% of the runway. The liftoff speed was achieved at 151 knots.
The local weather at the time of the takeoff consisted of a moderate temperature of 78 °F and a gentle breeze of 2 knots blowing at 30 °. There was also a minimal headwind of 1 kt. After takeoff, the enroute climb began approximately 1 mile west of Hanahan, South Carolina, at an elevation of 1,111 feet above sea level. The aircraft climbed to a maximum altitude of 30,002 feet above sea level, achieving a remarkable increase of 28,890 feet in a mere 17 minutes while covering 104 nautical miles.
As the aircraft entered the enroute level cruise stage, it started 3 miles southeast of 61GA Pea Patch Aerodrome Blythe, Georgia, and lasted for 3 minutes, covering 26 nautical miles. This stage allowed the aircraft to maintain its cruising speed while minimizing fuel consumption. The enroute climb continued until 4 miles northwest of Gibson, Georgia, where the enroute descent began. The aircraft descended from 30,044 feet to 3,988 feet, resulting in a remarkable decrease of 26,057 feet in a mere 14 minutes while covering 72 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise stage resumed approximately 2 miles northeast of 63GA Zips Airport Mc Donough, Georgia, and lasted for 5 minutes, covering 16 nautical miles. This stage helped to maintain the cruising speed and optimize fuel efficiency. Finally, the aircraft began its final approach to runway 27L at KATL Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport from the east, heading 270.0 ° at an altitude of 1,124 feet above ground level (agl).
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down 703 feet beyond the touchdown zone on the 8,984-foot runway at KATL Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Although the touchdown speed of 132 knots was slightly higher than the target speed, the touchdown rate was excellent at -95 feet per minute. The runway alignment during touchdown and rollout was perfect, and the local weather consisted of a moderate temperature of 73 °F and a gentle breeze of 2 knots blowing at 110 °, resulting in a minor tailwind of 2 kt.
Upon review of the landing distance, it was determined to be 5,749 feet, accounting for approximately 64% of the runway. The rolling alignment after touchdown was perfect, and the aircraft took just 2 minutes to taxi to the parking area. The total flight distance covered was a notable 225 nautical miles, with the flight duration being approximately 47 minutes. Additionally, the aircraft used 5,301 pounds of fuel during the flight.
Report of Aircraft Landing: Airbus A321 at KATL
The Airbus A321 successfully landed on runway 27L at Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (KATL), with a score of 98.1%. The aircraft was approaching the runway from the east, heading 270.0°, at a distance of 4 nautical miles and 1,124 feet above ground level. The aircraft maintained good control throughout the final approach, resulting in a perfect runway touchdown alignment.
During the landing, the threshold height was satisfactory, while the threshold speed was slightly above the target at 139 knots. This slight deviation from the target can be considered minor. The touchdown point was 703 feet beyond the touchdown zone, which is still within acceptable limits. The touchdown speed of 132 knots was a little fast, but did not pose any significant safety concerns.
One of the notable aspects of this landing was the excellent touchdown rate of -95 feet per minute. This indicates that the aircraft slowed down rapidly and effectively upon touchdown, which is a critical factor in ensuring safe landing conditions.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 73°F and wind speeds of 2 knots from 110°. This resulted in a minimal crosswind impact and a negligible tailwind effect of 2 knots, making the landing even smoother.
The total landing distance covered by the aircraft was 5,749 feet, which accounts for 64% of the runway length. This indicates that the landing was within the safe parameters, and the aircraft was well under control throughout the rollout. Finally, the runway rollout alignment was perfect, ensuring a safe and controlled taxiing process after the landing.
In conclusion, the Airbus A321's landing on runway 27L at KATL was a smooth and controlled operation, with only minor deviations from the target values. The aircraft's excellent touchdown rate, perfect runway alignment, and satisfactory landing distance make this a commendable landing effort.
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