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Maintain the centreline
A small uncorrected heading error at 40 knots becomes a metre of offset per second by 100 knots, noticed only at rotation, producing a crabbed liftoff. Root cause is nearly always eyes on the tape instead of the far end of the runway. Small heading changes displace a distant point visibly long before the nearby centreline stripes look wrong.
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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.
Side view — the last 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 11,537 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,624 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with the aircraft, an Airbus A321, taxiing from the parking area to the runway at Albuquerque International Sunport, taking approximately 10 minutes to cover less than 1 nautical mile. The departure roll took place on runway 21, with the takeoff distance covering 69% of the runway's length at 6,939 feet. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 160 knots.
As the aircraft climbed out of Albuquerque, it began its enroute climb 1 mile southwest of the airport, rising from 5,914 feet above sea level to 9,501 feet in just 2 minutes, covering a distance of 5 nautical miles. The climb continued, with the aircraft reaching an altitude of 35,723 feet above sea level after climbing from 9,020 feet in 19 minutes, covering a distance of 116 nautical miles.
The aircraft then entered a level cruise, lasting 80 minutes and covering 581 nautical miles, before beginning its enroute descent 3 miles northeast of Waterford, California. The descent from 35,997 feet to 1,828 feet took 25 minutes, covering a distance of 65 nautical miles. The aircraft then entered another level cruise, lasting just 5 minutes and covering 12 nautical miles, before beginning its final approach to runway 28R at San Francisco International Airport.
The final approach was made from the southeast, with the aircraft heading 298.0 degrees at 4 nautical miles and 1,288 feet above ground level. The landing took place on runway 28R, which was 11,537 feet long, with the touchdown point being 203 feet beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed was 125 knots, and the touchdown rate was fair at -211 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 52 degrees Fahrenheit.
The total landing distance was 2,912 feet, which was 25% of the runway's length. The runway rollout alignment was very good, and the aircraft taxied to the parking area from the runway in just 4 minutes, covering less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 790 nautical miles, taking 145 minutes to complete, and the aircraft used 14,206 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The Airbus A321 successfully landed at San Francisco International Airport (KSFO) on runway 28R, achieving a high score of 99.6%. The aircraft approached the runway from the southeast, heading 298.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,288 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot maintained a good threshold height, which is a critical aspect of a safe landing.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's threshold speed was recorded at 135 knots, which is within the acceptable range. The touchdown point was 203 feet beyond the designated touchdown zone, indicating a slight deviation from the ideal landing spot. However, the touchdown speed of 125 knots was considered good, suggesting that the pilot maintained control and managed the aircraft's descent effectively.
The touchdown rate of -211 feet per minute (fpm) was deemed fair, which may indicate a slightly steeper descent than desired. Nevertheless, the runway touchdown alignment was perfect, demonstrating the pilot's skill and attention to detail. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 52°F, which is relatively mild and should not have posed any significant challenges for the aircraft.
The total landing distance of 2,912 feet was 25% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. This suggests that the pilot executed a smooth and controlled landing, minimizing the aircraft's deceleration and roll-out distance. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating that the pilot maintained control and stability throughout the landing process. Overall, the landing was considered successful, with the pilot demonstrating a high level of skill and proficiency.
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