KSFO to KBOI Flight Report - A321

Flight from KSFO to KBOI

Friday, 27 September 2024 19:48

Minutes 80

462 nm

Fuel 3,817 kg

A321

Departure

Runway 01L at KSFO

San Francisco Intl

San Francisco, California, United States

Altitude

10 ft asl

Weight

72,520 kg

Fuel

7,453 kg

Temperature

19 °C

Wind Speed

4 kt

Wind Direction

60.0 °

Headwind

3 kt

Crosswind

2 kt

Arrival

Runway 10L at KBOI

Boise Air Terminal\/Gowen Fld

Boise Idaho, United States

2,844 ft asl

Altitude

68,703 kg

Weight

3,636 kg

Fuel

24 °C

Temperature

2 kt

Wind Speed

101.5 °

Wind Direction

2 kt

Headwind

0 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 96.87%

Departure Score 96.51%

Enroute Score 100.00%

Arrival Score 94.10%

Vertical profile — planned vs actual

Landing

74.12 %

Touchdown

84.63 %

Approach & flare

Threshold height

96.49 %

Threshold height at 57 ft agl was slightly above target.

Threshold speed

100 %

Threshold speed was good at 144 kt.

Flare

0 %

Very poor landing flare

Touchdown

Sink rate

98.51 %

Touchdown rate was smooth at -143 ft/m.

Impact

100 %

Speed

100 %

Touchdown speed at 135 kt was good.

Aim point

0 %

Touchdown point was 515 m beyond the touchdown zone.

Centreline

100 %

Runway touchdown alignment was very good.

Bounce

100 %

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Flight Stages KSFO to KBOI

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Departure Taxi

100 %

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 7 minutes and covered 2 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 15 kn 0 kn min to max 24 kn	0		8 kn
100 %	Average speed turning corners 0 kn max 0 kn	0		0 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.01 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Average pitch angle -0.0 ° -0.4 ° min to max 2.0 °	2.0		-0.0 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.0		0.1 °
Info	Battery Master On at 19:48:06
Info	Engine 1 Started at 19:48:06
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 19:48:06
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 19:48:06
Info	Landing Gear Down at 19:48:06
Info	Parking Brake On at 19:48:40
Info	Engine 2 Started at 19:49:12
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 19:49:41
Info	Parking Brake Off at 19:50:04
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 19:52:19

Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 01L at KSFO San Francisco Intl, Average speed was 10 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 8 kn 5 kn min to max 10 kn	8		10 kn
Info	Average pitch angle -0.0 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.0 °	-0.1		-0.0 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.1		0.1 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 1.00 g min to max 1.00 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Parking Brake On at 19:55:38
Info	Parking Brake Off at 19:55:42

Departure Roll

90 %

Departure roll runway 01L at KSFO San Francisco Intl. Takeoff distance 1,310 m 59 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 150 kn. Local weather - Temperature 19 °C. Wind 4 kn at 60 °. Crosswind: 2 kn Headwind: 3 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 1,310 m 59 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 150 kn Target 160 kn
100 %	Runway alignment max 2.39 m 1.38 m left to 1.01 m right	0.19		1.38 m
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.98 g min to max 1.02 g	1.00		0.99 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 0.6 ° -0.3 ° min to max 6.9 °	-0.0		6.9 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.0		0.2 °
Info	Parking Brake On at 19:56:48
Info	Parking Brake Off at 19:57:51
0 %	Landing Lights at 19:56:27
0 %	Strobe Lights at 19:58:11

Departure Climb 1

100 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 01L KSFO San Francisco Intl.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.1 ° min to max -0.1 °	-0.1		-0.1 °
100 %	Average speed 156 kn 150 kn min to max 161 kn	150		161 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.1		0.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.08 g 1.00 g min to max 1.14 g	1.00		1.14 g
Info	Average VSI 493 ft/m 134 ft/m min to max 935 ft/m	134		935 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 16 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 47 ft agl	0		47 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 9.6 ° 7.0 ° min to max 13.1 °	7.0		13.1 °
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 19:58:32
Info	Taxi Lights Switched Off at 19:58:36
Info	Landing Gear Up at 19:58:36

Departure Climb 2

99.12 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 01L KSFO San Francisco Intl.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.1 ° min to max -0.1 °	-0.1		-0.1 °
100 %	Average speed 162 kn 161 kn min to max 164 kn	161		164 kn
96.47 %	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.3 °	0.1		3.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.10 g 1.01 g min to max 1.15 g	1.14		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI 1,427 ft/m 951 ft/m min to max 2,582 ft/m	951		2,582 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 103 ft agl 48 ft agl min to max 363 ft agl	48		363 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 13.7 ° 13.2 ° min to max 15.1 °	13.2		15.1 °

Departure Climb 3

93.45 %

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 01L KSFO San Francisco Intl.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.6 ° -0.0 ° min to max 1.8 °	-0.0		1.8 °
100 %	Average speed 161 kn 159 kn min to max 164 kn	164		159 kn
67.26 %	Average bank angle 11.1 ° 5.4 ° min to max 14.4 °	5.4		14.4 °
100 %	Average g force 0.98 g 0.97 g min to max 0.99 g	0.99		0.98 g
100 %	Landing gear up
Info	Average VSI 2,731 ft/m 2,660 ft/m min to max 2,776 ft/m	2,660		2,664 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 699 ft agl 408 ft agl min to max 955 ft agl	408		955 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 15.5 ° 15.2 ° min to max 15.8 °	15.2		15.4 °

Enroute Climb

100 %

Enroute climb started 1 mile north east of KSFO San Francisco Intl San Francisco (California, United States). Climbing from 1,021 ft asl to 37,954 ft asl, an increase of 36,934 ft in 23 minutes and covering 145 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 257 kn 158 kn min to max 292 kn	159		240 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 3.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 21.4 °	14.1		0.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.89 g min to max 1.10 g	0.98		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI 1,776 ft/m 760 ft/m min to max 2,871 ft/m	2,636		760 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 18,931 ft asl 1,021 ft asl min to max 37,954 ft asl	1,021		37,954 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 6.2 ° 3.3 ° min to max 15.4 °	15.3		4.8 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 20:00:35
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 20:00:44

Enroute Level

100 %

Enroute level cruise started 3 miles north west of Tahoe Vista (California, United States) and lasted 22 minutes, covering 178 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 38,209 ft asl 38,082 ft asl min to max 38,227 ft asl	38,082		38,203 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 258 kn 239 kn min to max 260 kn	239		259 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 4.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 18.5 °	0.1		0.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.97 g min to max 1.05 g	0.97		1.00 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle 3.1 ° 2.9 ° min to max 4.6 °	4.6		2.9 °

Enroute Descent

100 %

Enroute descent started 20 miles east of E85 Denio Junction Denio (Nevada, United States). Descent from 38,206 ft asl to 4,490 ft asl, a decrease of 33,716 ft in 20 minutes and covering 130 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 260 kn 156 kn min to max 318 kn	260		156 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 6.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 16.4 °	0.1		10.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.79 g min to max 1.15 g	1.00		1.02 g
Info	Average VSI -1,316 ft/m -5,013 ft/m min to max 14 ft/m	14		-891 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 19,315 ft asl 4,490 ft asl min to max 38,208 ft asl	38,206		4,490 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.3 ° -4.9 ° min to max 3.3 °	2.9		2.0 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 21:02:33
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 21:03:20
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 21:03:28
Info	Landing Gear Down at 21:03:35
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 21:03:56
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 21:03:56
0 %	Landing Lights at 21:04:34

Arrival

100 %

Arrival started 20 miles east of E85 Denio Junction Denio (Nevada, United States).

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 152 kn 142 kn min to max 156 kn	156		143 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 9.3 ° 4.0 ° min to max 10.5 °	10.5		4.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.96 g min to max 1.07 g	1.01		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI -872 ft/m -983 ft/m min to max -672 ft/m	-890		-790 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 4,078 ft asl 3,689 ft asl min to max 4,475 ft asl	4,475		3,689 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.6 ° -0.9 ° min to max 1.9 °	1.9		1.1 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Flaps Position 4 at 21:04:47
Info	Flaps Position 5 at 21:05:02

Arrival Final 3

100 %

Approaching runway 10L at KBOI Boise Air Terminal\/Gowen Fld from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 835 ft agl to 557 ft agl. A decrease of 278 ft in 21 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 2.6 ° 2.5 ° min to max 2.6 ° Target 3.0 °	2.6		2.5 °
100 %	Average speed 144 kn 143 kn min to max 144 kn	143		144 kn
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.1 ° min to max -0.1 °	-0.1		-0.1 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.8 °	0.5		0.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.00 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI -793 ft/m -815 ft/m min to max -775 ft/m	-775		-775 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 695 ft agl 557 ft agl min to max 835 ft agl	835		557 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.9 ° 0.8 ° min to max 1.0 °	1.0		1.0 °

Arrival Final 2

100 %

Approaching runway 10L at KBOI Boise Air Terminal\/Gowen Fld from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 544 ft agl to 260 ft agl. A decrease of 284 ft in 22 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 2.4 ° 2.3 ° min to max 2.5 ° Target 3.0 °	2.5		2.3 °
100 %	Average speed 144 kn 144 kn min to max 145 kn	144		145 kn
100 %	Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.0 °	-0.1		0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.2 °	0.1		1.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 1.00 g min to max 1.01 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI -744 ft/m -774 ft/m min to max -686 ft/m	-774		-686 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 396 ft agl 260 ft agl min to max 544 ft agl	544		260 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.0 ° 1.0 ° min to max 1.3 °	1.0		1.3 °

Arrival Final 1

100 %

Approaching runway 10L at KBOI Boise Air Terminal\/Gowen Fld from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 249 ft agl to 74 ft agl. A decrease of 174 ft in 17 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 2.9 ° 2.3 ° min to max 3.4 ° Target 3.0 °	2.3		3.4 °
100 %	Average speed 144 kn 144 kn min to max 145 kn	144		144 kn
100 %	Heading variation 0.0 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.0 °	0.0		0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.1 ° min to max 1.9 °	1.1		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 1.00 g min to max 1.01 g	1.00		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI -517 ft/m -678 ft/m min to max -483 ft/m	-678		-483 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 106 ft agl 74 ft agl min to max 249 ft agl	249		74 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.8 ° 1.3 ° min to max 1.9 °	1.3		1.8 °

Arrival Landing

74.12 %

Landing on runway 10L at KBOI Boise Air Terminal\/Gowen Fld, runway length 3,034 m. Threshold height at 57 ft agl was slightly above target. Threshold speed was good at 144 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was good at 144 kn. Target 140 kn
96.49 %	Target 50 ft agl
0 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.0 °	0.0		-0.1 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.2		0.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.97 g min to max 1.08 g	1.01		1.01 g
Info	Average speed 142 kn 135 kn min to max 144 kn	144		135 kn
Info	Average VSI -273 ft/m -482 ft/m min to max -81 ft/m	-482		-143 ft/m
Info	Average altitude 25 ft agl 8 ft agl min to max 57 ft agl	57		8 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.4 ° 1.8 ° min to max 3.1 °	1.8		3.1 °

Arrival Touchdown

84.63 %

Touchdown point was 515 m beyond the touchdown zone. Touchdown speed at 135 kn was good. Touchdown rate was smooth at -143 ft/m. Runway touchdown alignment was very good. Local weather - Temperature 26 °C. Wind 2 kn at 101 °. Crosswind: 0 kn Headwind: 2 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
98.51 %	Touchdown VSI was -143 ft/m.
0 %	Touchdown distance was 928 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 135 kn Target 142 kn
100 %	Runway alignment max 2.73 m 2.62 m right	-2.52		-2.73 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.1		0.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.15 g 1.01 g min to max 1.21 g	1.01		1.12 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 134 kn 134 kn min to max 135 kn	135		134 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 3.1 ° 3.1 ° min to max 3.2 °	3.1		3.2 °

Arrival Rollout

99.98 %

Total landing distance 1,743 m, 57 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was very good.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 1,743 m 57 % of runway.
99.97 %	Runway alignment max 3.06 m 0.00 m left to 3.06 m right	-2.75		-2.33 m
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.93 g min to max 1.10 g	1.10		1.00 g
Info	Average speed 131 kn 75 kn min to max 141 kn	141		75 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 2.2 ° -0.3 ° min to max 3.3 °	3.2		-0.1 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.1		0.2 °
Info	Strobe Lights Switched Off at 21:06:47

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 35 kn

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 36 kn 13 kn min to max 69 kn	69		16 kn
Info	Average pitch angle -0.3 ° -1.9 ° min to max 0.3 °	-0.1		-1.9 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.2		0.1 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.00 g	1.00		1.00 g

Arrival Taxi

100 %

Taxiing to the parking from the runway took 3 minutes and covered less than 1 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 14 kn 6 kn min to max 18 kn	16		6 kn
100 %	Average speed turning corners 13 kn max 15 kn	0		0 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.01 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Average pitch angle -0.2 ° -1.8 ° min to max 0.0 °	-1.8		-0.2 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.0 °	0.4		0.0 °
Info	Flaps Position 4 at 21:07:46
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 21:07:49
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 21:07:56
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 21:07:59
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 21:08:08
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 21:08:38
Info	Parking Brake On at 21:09:36
Info	Engine 1 Stopped at 21:10:01
Info	Engine 2 Stopped at 21:10:02
Info	Taxi Lights Switched Off at 21:10:03
Info	Navigation Lights Switched Off at 21:10:04
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 21:10:05

Takeoff on runway 01L at KSFO San Francisco Intl in the Airbus A321

96.51 %

100 %

Taxi

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 7 minutes and covered 2 nm.

Taxi Lights

100 %

Switched On

Ground Speed kt

100 %

Turn Speed

100 %

Bank °

Info

Pitch °

Info

90 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 1,310 m using 58.58 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 150 kn - Target 160 kn

Alignment

100 %

1.38 m left to 1.01 m right

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

0 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

0 %

Switched On

100 %

IAS kt

Info

Bank °

Info

Pitch °

Info

100 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 01L KSFO San Francisco Intl.

Alignment

100 %

IAS kt

100 %

Bank °

100 %

Pitch °

Info

Climb Rate fpm

Info

99.12 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 01L KSFO San Francisco Intl.

Alignment

100 %

IAS kt

100 %

Bank °

96.47 %

100 %

Pitch °

Info

Climb Rate fpm

Info

93.45 %

Climb 3

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 01L KSFO San Francisco Intl.

Alignment

100 %

IAS kt

100 %

Bank °

67.26 %

100 %

Pitch °

Info

Climb Rate fpm

Info

Landing on runway 10L at KBOI Boise Air Terminal\/Gowen Fld in the Airbus A321

Landing Score 89.68 %

Landing Summary

Overall, your aircraft landing score of 89.7% is quite good and shows that you have a solid foundation in landing techniques. Let's break down the different phases of the landing and see where improvements can be made.

During the Approach Phase, you displayed excellent glideslope alignment, which is crucial for a safe and smooth landing. This indicates a good understanding of descent control and approach procedures.

In the Landing Phase, it is noted that the threshold height was slightly above target and the landing flare was very poor. It is important to work on achieving the correct threshold height to ensure the touchdown occurs at the intended point. Additionally, improving the landing flare can help in reducing the landing impact and ensuring a smoother touchdown.

Moving on to the Touchdown Phase, your touchdown rate was smooth and the speed was on target, which is commendable. However, the touchdown point being 515m beyond the touchdown zone suggests the need for better judgment and precision during the landing phase. It is important to aim for touchdown within the designated zone to ensure safety and efficiency.

Furthermore, the runway touchdown position being 2.7m from the centreline indicates the need for better alignment during the touchdown phase. Precision in alignment is essential for safe and effective landings.

Lastly, in the Rollout Phase, the runway alignment being 3.1m from the centreline suggests the need for improved centerline tracking during rollout. Maintaining runway alignment is crucial for a smooth exit from the runway.

Overall, while your landing score is quite good, there are areas that can be improved upon to enhance your landing performance. Focus on achieving the correct threshold height, improving the landing flare, aiming for touchdown within the designated zone, and maintaining runway alignment for a more precise and efficient landing experience. Keep practicing and refining your landing techniques, and you will see further improvements in your scores. Keep up the good work!

100 %

Final 3

Approaching runway 10L at KBOI Boise Air Terminal\/Gowen Fld from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 835 ft agl to 557 ft agl. A decrease of 278 ft in 21 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope °

100 %

IAS kt

100 %

Alignment

100 %

Bank °

100 %

Descent Rate fpm

Info

100 %

Final 2

Approaching runway 10L at KBOI Boise Air Terminal\/Gowen Fld from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 544 ft agl to 260 ft agl. A decrease of 284 ft in 22 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope °

100 %

IAS kt

100 %

Alignment

100 %

Bank °

100 %

Descent Rate fpm

Info

100 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 10L at KBOI Boise Air Terminal\/Gowen Fld from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 249 ft agl to 74 ft agl. A decrease of 174 ft in 17 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope °

100 %

IAS kt

100 %

Alignment

100 %

Bank °

100 %

Descent Rate fpm

Info

74.12 %

Landing

Landing on runway 10L at KBOI Boise Air Terminal\/Gowen Fld, runway length 3,034 m. Threshold height at 57 ft agl was slightly above target. Threshold speed was good at 144 kn.

Height

96.49 %

Threshold height at 57 ft agl was slightly above target. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

100 %

Threshold speed was good at 144 kt. Target 140 kt

Flare

0 %

Very poor landing flare

Alignment

100 %

Bank °