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Preparing for a stable approach will give you time to decide on whether to attempt the landing or going around. Too much altitude with a high sink rate will result in carrying too much speed onto the runway. Configuring flaps and the gear late also won't help the speed decay.
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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 five checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
At the 1,000 ft gate: sink rate above what the glideslope needed.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 5,599 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,599 ft of the 7,184 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,407 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in question was operated on an Airbus A320 from LaGuardia Airport (KLGA). The aircraft began by taxiing from the parking lot to the runway, taking approximately 30 minutes to cover a distance of 6 nautical miles.
Upon reaching the runway, the aircraft took off from runway 31, using a distance of 4,687 feet, which accounted for 67% of the available runway length. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 143 knots. At the time of departure, the local weather conditions were mild, with a temperature of 70°F and a relatively light wind of 7 knots coming from a direction of 9°. The crosswind and headwind were 6 and 3 knots, respectively.
After taking off, the aircraft began its enroute climb, starting about 1 mile southeast of Port Morris. The climb took the aircraft from a starting altitude of 1,025 feet above sea level to a maximum altitude of 30,409 feet, an increase of 29,383 feet over a distance of 85 nautical miles. This took approximately 16 minutes.
During the climb, the aircraft underwent a short period of level cruise while overhead Paoli, Pennsylvania. The cruise lasted for 2 minutes and covered a distance of 6 nautical miles. The descent from the climb started over KLQN Brandywine Regional Airport in West Chester, Pennsylvania, and lasted for 10 minutes. During the descent, the aircraft dropped from an altitude of 30,230 feet to 10,262 feet, a decrease of 19,969 feet over a distance of 61 nautical miles. From that point, the aircraft underwent another period of level cruise while 1 mile east of Butcher's Hill, Maryland. The cruise lasted for 2 minutes and covered a distance of 7 nautical miles.
The next segment of the descent started over Ferndale, Maryland, and took the aircraft from an altitude of 10,142 feet down to 3,440 feet, a decrease of 6,702 feet over a distance of 46 nautical miles. This took approximately 14 minutes. The aircraft again entered a period of level cruise while 1 mile northwest of MD97 Lanseair Farms Airport in La Plata, Maryland. The cruise lasted for 3 minutes and covered a distance of 11 nautical miles.
The final descent started over Accokeek, Maryland, and took the aircraft down from an altitude of 3,064 feet to 1,572 feet, a decrease of 1,492 feet over a distance of 7 nautical miles. This took approximately 3 minutes.
The aircraft then began its final approach to runway 01 at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (KDCA). The approach was from the south and took place at a heading of 355.0°, with the aircraft approaching the threshold at an altitude of 1,544 feet above ground level (agl). The local weather conditions at the time of landing were mild, with a temperature of 66°F and a relatively moderate wind of 12 knots coming from a direction of 330°. The crosswind and headwind were 5 and 11 knots, respectively.
Landing took place on runway 01, which had a length of 7,184 feet. The threshold height was good, but the threshold speed was slightly above the target speed. The touchdown took place at a speed of 134 knots, which was a little fast. However, the touchdown rate was firm at -356 feet per minute (fpm). The runway touchdown alignment was very good, and the runway rollout alignment was excellent as well.
After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking lot, taking approximately 4 minutes to cover a short distance. Overall, the flight covered a distance of 234 nautical miles and took approximately 63 minutes. The aircraft used 5,804 pounds of fuel during
The recently executed Airbus A320 landing at KDCA Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport showcased a high level of proficiency and precision. Beginning with the aircraft's descent, it was observed approaching the runway 01 from the south, at a heading of 355.0°, and was at a distance of 4 nautical miles away while maintaining an altitude of 1,544 feet above ground level.
As the aircraft initiated its landing sequence, it demonstrated good adherence to the desired flight path, successfully aligning itself to the runway's threshold. The aircraft's speed during the final approach and touchdown was noted to be slightly above the target threshold speed, registering at 139 knots. This minor deviation did not significantly impact the rest of the landing process.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft performed well, with the touchdown distance being recorded as 1,411 feet, far below the maximum allowable distance. However, the touchdown speed read 134 knots, which was slightly higher than the recommended speed. This could have resulted in a firmer touchdown rate, indeed observed at -356 feet per minute, yet overall still within acceptable limits.
Given the runway's length of 7,184 feet, the aircraft successfully utilized 74 percent of the runway, totaling 5,333 feet in length. During the rollout phase, the Airbus A320 remained well-aligned with the runway, a clear testament to the pilot's exceptional skills.
Furthermore, the local weather conditions posed minimal difficulties for the landing, with a moderate temperature of 66°F and moderate winds at 12 knots at 330°. This, combined with a moderate headwind of 11 knots, provided an excellent environment for the successful touchdown and subsequent rollout.
In summary, the Airbus A320 landed successfully at KDCA Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, with a landing score of 96.8%. The pilot's skills were evident throughout the landing procedure, as the aircraft adhered to a precise flight path and maintained alignment with the runway. Any minor deviations in speed were well within manageable limits, ultimately resulting in a proficient touchdown and subsequent rollout.
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