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Track the centreline on final
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.
One stabilised approach gate: five checks where the approach path is 500 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate was not assessed, because the approach did not join final that far out.
The approach, gate by gate
The rest of the report
Departing from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (KDCA), the Airbus A319 began its journey by taxiing from the parking area to the runway, a process that took approximately 4 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. With a local temperature of 79°F and winds of 4 knots at 200°, the aircraft took off from runway 19, utilizing 66% of the 7,200-foot runway to achieve liftoff at a speed of 149 knots.
As the aircraft climbed to its initial cruising altitude, it began its ascent from 980 feet above sea level to 35,010 feet, a vertical increase of 34,030 feet in 17 minutes, covering a distance of 110 nautical miles. The enroute climb phase was followed by a series of level cruises, with the aircraft maintaining altitudes of 35,000 feet, 12,344 feet, 8,000 feet, and 5,039 feet, respectively, while covering distances of 82, 52, 17, and 6 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its descent, gradually decreasing its altitude from 35,033 feet to 1,158 feet above sea level, a total decrease of 33,875 feet in 28 minutes, covering a distance of 146 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 22L at Logan International Airport (KBOS) was initiated from the north, with the aircraft descending from 1,158 feet above sea level to touchdown at a speed of 123 knots, utilizing 54% of the 7,641-foot runway. The total landing distance was 4,114 feet, and the runway rollout alignment was very good. Following a taxiing period of 3 minutes, the aircraft arrived at the parking area, having completed a total flight distance of 406 nautical miles in 76 minutes, utilizing 6,149 pounds of fuel.
The final approach to runway 22L at KBOS Logan International Airport from the north was executed with precision, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 203.0° at 3 nm and 1,127 ft above ground level. The approach quality was excellent, with a good threshold height and a threshold speed of 132 kt, well within the acceptable range. As the aircraft descended onto the runway, it touched down at a speed of 123 kt, which was also within the desired parameters. The touchdown distance of 1,186 ft was good, and the touchdown rate of -355 fpm was firm but controlled.
The aircraft's centreline alignment during touchdown was very good, indicating a high degree of pilot skill and control. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 55°F and a wind of 3 kt at 244°, contributed to a relatively calm and stable environment for the landing. The crosswind and headwind components were minimal, at 2 kt each, which further facilitated a smooth touchdown. The total landing distance of 4,114 ft, which accounted for 54% of the runway length, was also within acceptable limits.
The rollout phase was equally impressive, with the aircraft maintaining a very good alignment with the centreline. The pilot's ability to control the aircraft's speed and direction during the rollout phase was evident, as the aircraft came to a stop in a safe and controlled manner. Overall, the landing was scored at 97.6%, reflecting the high level of proficiency and skill demonstrated by the pilot during the approach, touchdown, and rollout phases.
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