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Maintain the centreline
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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.
Two stabilised approach gates, each with seven checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 2,051 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 2,051 m of the 3,527 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 330 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The Airbus A320 took off from runway 15 at EGBB Birmingham International Airport, located in England. The departure roll was smooth, and the aircraft lifted off at a speed of 166 kt. The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 10 °C and a wind speed of 18 kt at a direction of 150 °. The aircraft experienced a headwind of 18 kt and a crosswind of 1 kt, but these conditions did not significantly impact the takeoff.
As the aircraft gained altitude, it began to climb at a rate of 3,757 ft in just 2 minutes. This climb phase started overhead EGBB Birmingham International Airport and took the aircraft to an altitude of 5,108 ft. The aircraft then entered a level cruise phase, which lasted for 2 minutes and covered a distance of 8 nm. This cruise phase started overhead Kenilworth, a town located in Warwickshire, England.
The aircraft continued to climb, but this time to a much higher altitude. From 5,294 ft, it climbed to 29,607 ft, an increase of 24,313 ft in 12 minutes. This long climb phase covered a distance of 66 nm and took the aircraft to a significant altitude. The aircraft then entered another level cruise phase, this time lasting for 7 minutes and covering a distance of 45 nm. This cruise phase started overhead Freckenham, a town located in Suffolk, England.
As the aircraft approached its destination, it began its descent from an altitude of 29,721 ft to 2,378 ft. The descent phase took 20 minutes and covered a distance of 111 nm. The aircraft then entered another level cruise phase, this time lasting for 2 minutes and covering a distance of 7 nm. This cruise phase started overhead Castricum, a town located in the Netherlands.
The final approach to runway 18R at EHAM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol was made from the north, with the aircraft heading 183.0 ° at an altitude of 1,264 ft. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 5 °C and a wind speed of 14 kt at a direction of 140 °. The aircraft experienced a headwind of 11 kt and a crosswind of 10 kt, but these conditions did not significantly impact the landing.
The aircraft landed on runway 18R at EHAM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol with a touchdown distance of 329 m. The touchdown speed of the aircraft was slightly above the target speed at 139 kt, and the touchdown rate was hard at -456 fpm. However, the runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the aircraft was able to roll out of the runway without issue. The total landing distance covered was 1,966 m, which was 56 % of the runway length.
After landing, the aircraft took a short taxi journey to the parking, taking 11 minutes to cover a distance of 2 nm. The aircraft then taxied to the parking area, bringing the total flight distance to 254 nm. The total flight time was 67 minutes, and the aircraft used 2,245 kg of fuel.
The aircraft in question, an Airbus A320, successfully landed on runway 18R at EHAM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol with a decent score of 90.3%. The flight approached the runway from the north, heading 183.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and 1,264 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft maintained a good threshold height and landed on the designated runway, which is approximately 3,527 meters in length.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's threshold speed was slightly above the target speed of 142 knots, which may have contributed to a slightly faster touchdown speed of 139 knots. However, the touchdown distance of 329 meters was considered good, indicating that the pilot maintained control and made a smooth touchdown.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing included a temperature of 5°C and wind speeds of 14 knots at 140°. The crosswind was 10 knots, and the headwind was 11 knots, which may have affected the aircraft's directional control during landing. Despite these challenging conditions, the pilot managed to achieve a perfect runway touchdown alignment.
However, there were some areas for improvement during the landing. The touchdown rate was hard at -456 feet per minute, which could be a concern for passenger comfort. Additionally, the runway rollout alignment was slightly misaligned by 18.9 meters from the centerline, which may have resulted in a longer roll-out distance.
Overall, the aircraft's landing performance was satisfactory, considering the challenging weather conditions. However, there is room for improvement in terms of touchdown speed and rate, as well as maintaining a more accurate rollout alignment. The pilot's ability to adapt to the wind conditions and maintain control of the aircraft is commendable.
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