Departure
Arrival
The F-35A Lightning II took off from runway 25C at Frankfurt Airport, EDDF, with a departure roll distance of 661 meters, which is 17% of the runway length. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 198 knots. At the time of takeoff, the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 16°C, a wind speed of 1 knot from 270°, resulting in a negligible crosswind and a slight headwind.
As the aircraft began its enroute climb, it started 1 mile southeast of Kelsterbach, Hessen, Germany, at an altitude of 1,409 feet above sea level. The climb was steep, with the aircraft reaching an altitude of 16,381 feet above sea level in just 2 minutes, covering a distance of 12 nautical miles. This impressive climb rate allowed the aircraft to quickly gain altitude and establish itself in the enroute phase of the flight.
After reaching the desired altitude, the aircraft began its enroute descent, starting overhead Gau-Bischofsheim, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. The descent was equally impressive, with the aircraft losing 14,326 feet in altitude in just 3 minutes, covering a distance of 9 nautical miles. This rapid descent allowed the aircraft to efficiently transition from the enroute phase to the approach phase of the flight.
The final approach to runway 36 at EDDF Frankfurt Airport was initiated from the south, with the aircraft heading 354.0° at an altitude of 1,670 feet above ground level and a distance of 3 nautical miles from the runway threshold. However, the approach was not without issues, as the threshold height was excessively high at 132 feet above ground level, and the threshold speed was excessively high at 320 knots.
Despite these challenges, the aircraft successfully landed on runway 36, which has a length of 3,968 meters. The touchdown point was located very far down the runway, using more than 50% of the available runway. The touchdown speed was excessively fast at 293 knots, and the touchdown rate was very heavy at -759 feet per minute. However, the runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the aircraft was properly aligned with the runway.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 15°C, a wind speed of 2 knots from 245°, resulting in a slight crosswind and a tailwind. The total landing distance was 2,351 meters, which is 59% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating that the aircraft was properly aligned with the runway during the rollout phase.
In conclusion, the F-35A Lightning II completed a challenging flight, with a total distance of 27 nautical miles and a flight time of 10 minutes. The aircraft used 1,105 kilograms of fuel during the flight, indicating a relatively efficient use of resources.
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Departure Roll
98.82 %
Departure roll runway 25C at EDDF Frankfurt Airport. Takeoff distance 661 m 17 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 198 kn. Local weather - Temperature 16 °C. Wind 1 kn at 270 °. Crosswind: 0 kn Headwind: 1 kn.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Takeoff distance 661 m 17 % of runway |
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| 94.08 % |
Liftoff speed was 198 kn Target 180 kn |
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| 100 % |
Runway alignment max 2.48 m 1.24 m left to 1.24 m right |
1.24 | -1.20 m | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 0.98 g 0.92 g min to max 1.28 g |
1.00 | 1.28 g | |
| 100 % |
Takeoff Bounce |
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Average pitch angle 2.0 ° 1.4 ° min to max 6.8 ° |
1.5 | 6.8 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.5 ° |
0.1 | 0.3 ° | |
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Parking Brake Off at 11:21:52 |
Departure Climb 1
98.92 %
Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 25C EDDF Frankfurt Airport.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.2 ° |
0.1 | 0.1 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 217 kn 200 kn min to max 234 kn |
200 | 234 kn | |
| 95.68 % |
Average bank angle 2.5 ° 0.4 ° min to max 3.6 ° |
0.4 | 3.3 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.21 g 0.92 g min to max 1.38 g |
1.33 | 0.92 g | |
| Info |
Average VSI 891 fpm 351 fpm min to max 1,368 fpm |
351 | 1,368 fpm | |
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Average altitude 21 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 51 ft agl |
0 | 51 ft agl | |
| Info |
Average pitch angle 7.3 ° 6.6 ° min to max 8.3 ° |
6.9 | 6.9 ° | |
| Info |
Landing Gear Up at 11:22:19 |
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| Info |
Landing Lights Switched Off at 11:22:20 |
Departure Climb 2
87.91 %
Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 25C EDDF Frankfurt Airport.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.3 ° min to max 0.2 ° |
0.1 | 0.2 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 260 kn 235 kn min to max 343 kn |
235 | 343 kn | |
| 60.32 % |
Average bank angle 4.2 ° 0.8 ° min to max 17.1 ° |
3.3 | 16.8 ° | |
| 78.29 % |
Average g force 0.95 g 0.57 g min to max 2.26 g |
0.93 | 2.10 g | |
| Info |
Average VSI 1,548 fpm 725 fpm min to max 5,106 fpm |
1,386 | 5,106 fpm | |
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Average altitude 94 ft agl 53 ft agl min to max 326 ft agl |
53 | 326 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 5.6 ° 3.0 ° min to max 13.9 ° |
6.9 | 13.9 ° | |
| Info |
Autopilot Flight Director Activated at 11:22:26 |
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| Info |
Autopilot Yaw Damper Activated at 11:22:26 |
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| Info |
Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 11:22:27 |
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| Info |
Exceeded 250 kn below 10000 ft at 11:22:21 |
Departure Climb 3
90.61 %
Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 25C EDDF Frankfurt Airport.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Heading variation 1.7 ° 1.6 ° min to max 2.1 ° |
1.6 | 2.1 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 363 kn 351 kn min to max 373 kn |
351 | 373 kn | |
| 53.03 % |
Average bank angle 16.4 ° 13.5 ° min to max 19.8 ° |
15.9 | 19.8 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.21 g 1.12 g min to max 1.26 g |
1.26 | 1.24 g | |
| 100 % |
Landing gear up |
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| Info |
Average VSI 7,978 fpm 6,780 fpm min to max 8,818 fpm |
6,780 | 8,818 fpm | |
| Info |
Average altitude 693 ft agl 455 ft agl min to max 888 ft agl |
455 | 888 ft agl | |
| Info |
Average pitch angle 13.8 ° 13.5 ° min to max 14.0 ° |
13.5 | 14.0 ° | |
| Info |
Exceeded 250 kn below 10000 ft at 11:22:30 |
Enroute Climb
76.77 %
Enroute climb started 1 mile south east of Kelsterbach (Hessen, Germany). Climbing from 1,409 ft asl to 16,381 ft asl, an increase of 14,972 ft in 2 minutes and covering 12 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 84.17 % |
Average speed 432 kn 266 kn min to max 580 kn |
379 | 266 kn | |
| 71.76 % |
Average bank angle 30.4 ° 5.5 ° min to max 54.1 ° |
24.6 | 31.8 ° | |
| 44 % |
Average g force 1.24 g -0.81 g min to max 3.46 g |
1.22 | 1.03 g | |
| Info |
Average VSI 8,692 fpm -2,042 fpm min to max 25,368 fpm |
9,295 | 3,905 fpm | |
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Average altitude 11,083 ft asl 1,409 ft asl min to max 16,381 ft asl |
1,409 | 16,381 ft asl | |
| Info |
Average pitch angle 10.0 ° -2.3 ° min to max 24.4 ° |
13.7 | 7.9 ° | |
| Info |
Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0 |
0 | 0 | |
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Battery Master On at 11:20:23 |
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Engine 1 Started at 11:20:23 |
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| Info |
Beacon Lights Switched On at 11:20:23 |
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Landing Lights Switched Off at 11:20:23 |
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| Info |
Navigation Lights Switched On at 11:20:23 |
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| Info |
Strobe Lights Switched On at 11:20:23 |
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| Info |
Landing Gear Down at 11:20:23 |
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| Info |
Parking Brake On at 11:20:23 |
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| Info |
Landing Lights Switched On at 11:20:28 |
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| Info |
Exceeded 250 kn below 10000 ft at 11:22:33 |
Enroute Descent
91.97 %
Enroute descent started overhead Gau-Bischofsheim (Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany). Descent from 16,439 ft asl to 2,113 ft asl, a decrease of 14,326 ft in 3 minutes and covering 9 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Average speed 274 kn 223 kn min to max 365 kn |
262 | 365 kn | |
| 83.08 % |
Average bank angle 21.8 ° 0.1 ° min to max 48.5 ° |
31.6 | 6.3 ° | |
| 87.43 % |
Average g force 1.07 g 0.58 g min to max 1.94 g |
1.03 | 1.11 g | |
| Info |
Average VSI -5,267 fpm -10,475 fpm min to max 3,631 fpm |
3,631 | -6,831 fpm | |
| Info |
Average altitude 11,136 ft asl 2,113 ft asl min to max 16,669 ft asl |
16,439 | 2,113 ft asl | |
| Info |
Average pitch angle -7.3 ° -16.3 ° min to max 7.6 ° |
7.6 | -8.3 ° | |
| Info |
Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0 |
0 | 0 | |
| 100 % |
Landing Lights at 11:27:02 |
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| Info |
Exceeded 250 kn below 10000 ft at 11:26:11 |
Arrival Final 4
93.01 %
Approaching runway 36 at EDDF Frankfurt Airport from 4 nm to 3 nm. Descent from 1,670 ft agl to 1,385 ft agl. A decrease of 285 ft in 3 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 87.59 % |
Approach angle 4.8 ° 4.6 ° min to max 5.0 ° Target 3.0 ° |
5.0 | 4.6 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 365 kn 365 kn min to max 365 kn |
365 | 365 kn | |
| 100 % |
Heading variation -0.9 ° -1.0 ° min to max -0.8 ° |
-1.0 | -0.8 ° | |
| 83.68 % |
Average bank angle 8.4 ° 7.7 ° min to max 9.0 ° |
7.7 | 9.0 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.13 g 1.00 g min to max 1.28 g |
1.28 | 1.01 g | |
| Info |
Average VSI -6,006 fpm -6,433 fpm min to max -5,626 fpm |
-6,433 | -5,626 fpm | |
| Info |
Average altitude 1,526 ft agl 1,385 ft agl min to max 1,670 ft agl |
1,670 | 1,385 ft agl | |
| Info |
Average pitch angle -7.1 ° -7.6 ° min to max -6.7 ° |
-7.2 | -6.9 ° | |
| Info |
Exceeded 250 kn below 10000 ft at 11:27:03 |
Arrival Final 3
91.72 %
Approaching runway 36 at EDDF Frankfurt Airport from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 1,293 ft agl to 706 ft agl. A decrease of 587 ft in 7 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 85.75 % |
Approach angle 3.9 ° 3.4 ° min to max 4.5 ° Target 3.0 ° |
4.5 | 3.4 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 363 kn 360 kn min to max 365 kn |
365 | 360 kn | |
| 100 % |
Heading variation -0.3 ° -0.6 ° min to max 0.1 ° |
-0.6 | 0.1 ° | |
| 80 % |
Average bank angle 6.3 ° 2.4 ° min to max 10.4 ° |
9.5 | 5.6 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.10 g 0.96 g min to max 1.40 g |
0.97 | 1.15 g | |
| Info |
Average VSI -5,176 fpm -5,593 fpm min to max -4,231 fpm |
-5,558 | -4,231 fpm | |
| Info |
Average altitude 984 ft agl 706 ft agl min to max 1,293 ft agl |
1,293 | 706 ft agl | |
| Info |
Average pitch angle -6.1 ° -7.0 ° min to max -4.4 ° |
-7.0 | -4.4 ° | |
| Info |
GPWS Warning Activated at 11:27:11 |
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| Info |
Exceeded 250 kn below 10000 ft at 11:27:07 |
Arrival Final 2
96.66 %
Approaching runway 36 at EDDF Frankfurt Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 641 ft agl to 298 ft agl. A decrease of 343 ft in 9 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Approach angle 2.9 ° 2.7 ° min to max 3.2 ° Target 3.0 ° |
3.2 | 2.8 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 351 kn 342 kn min to max 359 kn |
359 | 342 kn | |
| 100 % |
Heading variation 0.7 ° 0.3 ° min to max 1.0 ° |
0.3 | 1.0 ° | |
| 83.32 % |
Average bank angle 7.9 ° 6.2 ° min to max 9.2 ° |
6.2 | 9.2 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.15 g 0.97 g min to max 1.42 g |
0.97 | 0.98 g | |
| Info |
Average VSI -2,595 fpm -3,986 fpm min to max -1,294 fpm |
-3,986 | -1,294 fpm | |
| Info |
Average altitude 442 ft agl 298 ft agl min to max 641 ft agl |
641 | 298 ft agl | |
| Info |
Average pitch angle -1.8 ° -4.7 ° min to max 0.1 ° |
-4.7 | -0.3 ° | |
| Info |
Landing Gear Down at 11:27:16 |
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Exceeded 250 kn below 10000 ft at 11:27:15 |
Arrival Final 1
92.62 %
Approaching runway 36 at EDDF Frankfurt Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 278 ft agl to 125 ft agl. A decrease of 153 ft in 7 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 85.73 % |
Approach angle 4.1 ° 2.9 ° min to max 6.8 ° Target 3.0 ° |
2.9 | 6.8 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 331 kn 323 kn min to max 340 kn |
340 | 323 kn | |
| 94.8 % |
Heading variation 0.5 ° 0.2 ° min to max 0.6 ° |
0.6 | 0.2 ° | |
| 82.55 % |
Average bank angle 5.7 ° 1.4 ° min to max 9.6 ° |
9.6 | 1.4 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.04 g 0.98 g min to max 1.15 g |
0.98 | 1.09 g | |
| Info |
Average VSI -1,174 fpm -1,290 fpm min to max -742 fpm |
-1,231 | -742 fpm | |
| Info |
Average altitude 191 ft agl 125 ft agl min to max 278 ft agl |
278 | 125 ft agl | |
| Info |
Average pitch angle -0.1 ° -0.6 ° min to max 0.8 ° |
-0.3 | 0.8 ° | |
| Info |
Exceeded 250 kn below 10000 ft at 11:27:26 |
Arrival Landing
23.04 %
Landing on runway 36 at EDDF Frankfurt Airport, runway length 3,968 m. Threshold height at 132 ft agl was excessively over target. Threshold speed was excessively high at 320 kn.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 0 % |
Threshold speed was excessively high at 320 kn. Target 150 kn |
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| 0 % |
Target 50 ft agl |
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| 0 % |
Landing and flare profile |
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| 100 % |
Heading variation -0.2 ° -0.3 ° min to max 0.1 ° |
0.1 | -0.0 ° | |
| 80.36 % |
Average bank angle 2.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 9.6 ° |
2.9 | 2.5 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 0.99 g 0.81 g min to max 1.14 g |
0.98 | 0.84 g | |
| Info |
Average speed 303 kn 293 kn min to max 320 kn |
320 | 293 kn | |
| Info |
Average VSI -583 fpm -759 fpm min to max -370 fpm |
-597 | -759 fpm | |
| Info |
Average altitude 51 ft agl 11 ft agl min to max 132 ft agl |
132 | 11 ft agl | |
| Info |
Average pitch angle 0.6 ° -0.2 ° min to max 1.3 ° |
0.6 | -0.1 ° | |
| Info |
Autopilot Yaw Damper Deactivated at 11:27:41 |
Arrival Touchdown
54.76 %
Touchdown point was very long using more than 50% of available runway. Touchdown speed at 293 kn was excessively fast. Touchdown rate was very heavy at -759 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 2 kn at 245 °. Crosswind: 1 kn Tailwind: 1 kn.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 77.27 % |
Touchdown VSI was -759 fpm. |
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| 0 % |
Touchdown distance was 1,907 m Target 457 m |
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| 0 % |
Speed at touchdown 293 kn Target 143 kn |
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| 100 % |
Runway alignment max 1.41 m 0.41 m right |
-1.20 | 0.01 m | |
| 33.8 % |
Average bank angle 2.7 ° 1.1 ° min to max 7.3 ° |
2.5 | 5.1 ° | |
| 75.14 % |
Average g force 1.44 g 0.84 g min to max 2.37 g |
0.84 | 2.36 g | |
| 100 % |
Landing Bounce |
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| Info |
Average speed 288 kn 276 kn min to max 293 kn |
293 | 276 kn | |
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Average pitch angle -1.2 ° -3.4 ° min to max 0.4 ° |
-0.1 | -2.7 ° |
Arrival Rollout
93.68 %
Total landing distance 2,351 m, 59 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was very good.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Landing distance 2,351 m 59 % of runway. |
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| 89.46 % |
Runway alignment max 5.94 m 0.00 m left to 5.94 m right |
-0.16 | -5.94 m | |
| 84.29 % |
Average g force 1.08 g 0.84 g min to max 2.05 g |
2.05 | 0.98 g | |
| Info |
Average speed 217 kn 149 kn min to max 266 kn |
266 | 149 kn | |
| Info |
Average pitch angle -2.6 ° -2.8 ° min to max -1.0 ° |
-2.2 | -2.8 ° | |
| Info |
Average bank angle 2.9 ° 0.2 ° min to max 7.5 ° |
7.0 | 2.6 ° | |
| Info |
GPWS Warning Deactivated at 11:27:48 |
Runway Exit
Exiting runway, average speed 55 kn
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| Info |
Average speed 56 kn 0 kn min to max 124 kn |
124 | 48 kn | |
| Info |
Average pitch angle 0.6 ° -11.4 ° min to max 45.2 ° |
-2.8 | 2.2 ° | |
| Info |
Average bank angle 3.3 ° 0.9 ° min to max 32.5 ° |
2.2 | 2.0 ° | |
| Info |
Average g force 1.09 g 0.12 g min to max 3.40 g |
0.89 | 1.24 g | |
| Info |
Parking Brake On at 11:29:02 |
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| Info |
Parking Brake Off at 11:29:32 |
The F-35A Lightning II aircraft has successfully landed at Frankfurt Airport, but the landing was not without its issues. The final approach to runway 36 was initiated from the south, heading 354.0° at a distance of 3 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,670 feet above ground level (agl).
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down at a speed of 293 knots, which was excessively fast. This excessive speed resulted in a very heavy touchdown rate of -759 feet per minute (fpm), indicating a significant impact upon touchdown. The touchdown point was also very long, utilizing more than 50% of the available runway. This excessive use of runway length is a concern, as it may pose a risk to the safety of the aircraft and the surrounding environment.
The threshold height at 132 feet agl was excessively over target, and the threshold speed was also excessively high at 320 knots. These deviations from the target values suggest that the pilot may have been experiencing difficulties in controlling the aircraft's descent and speed during the final approach.
Despite these issues, the runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot had maintained control of the aircraft's direction during the landing. The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were relatively calm, with a temperature of 15°C and a wind speed of 2 knots at 245°. The crosswind and tailwind components were both minimal, at 1 knot each.
The total landing distance was 2,351 meters, which is 59% of the available runway length. This is a relatively long landing distance, but it is not excessively so. The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating that the pilot had maintained control of the aircraft's direction during the rollout phase of the landing.
Overall, while the landing was not perfect, the pilot was able to bring the aircraft safely to the ground. However, the excessive speed and touchdown rate, as well as the long touchdown point, suggest that the pilot may have been experiencing difficulties during the final approach and landing phases.
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