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Slow the descent speed
Below 10,000 ft you are typically limited to 250 kt indicated (a US rule that much of the world mirrors in some form, though not universally). This forces a deceleration around 10,000 ft whether the profile wants one or not, so plan for it rather than discovering it.
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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 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,186 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 297 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with the Airbus A320 taxiing from the parking area to the runway at Philadelphia International Airport, taking approximately 8 minutes and covering a distance of 1 nautical mile. The aircraft then departed from runway 09L, with a takeoff distance of 1,488 meters, which accounted for 52% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 161 knots, and the local weather conditions at the time of departure were a temperature of -5 °C, with a wind speed of 6 knots at a direction of 60 °.
As the aircraft climbed, it started 1 mile west of National Park in New Jersey, and it rose from an altitude of 1,046 feet above sea level to 36,088 feet above sea level, an increase of 35,042 feet, in 21 minutes and covering a distance of 136 nautical miles. The enroute climb was followed by a level cruise that started 5 miles north of Northville in New York, lasting 11 minutes and covering 92 nautical miles.
The enroute descent began 2 miles southwest of Brockton in Massachusetts, and it brought the aircraft down from an altitude of 35,819 feet above sea level to 1,320 feet above sea level, a decrease of 34,500 feet, in 21 minutes and covering a distance of 103 nautical miles. The final approach to runway 29 at Portland International Jetport was made from the east, heading 275.0 °, at an altitude of 1,233 feet above ground level, and a distance of 4 nautical miles from the runway.
The landing on runway 29 at Portland International Jetport was successful, with a touchdown distance of 299 meters, which was 42% of the runway length. The touchdown speed was 134 knots, which was a little fast, and the touchdown rate was hard at -490 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the runway rollout alignment was also perfect.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were a temperature of -18 °C, with a wind speed of 8 knots at a direction of 280 °. The crosswind was 1 knot, and the headwind was 8 knots. The total landing distance was 910 meters, and the total flight distance was 338 nautical miles, taking a total of 64 minutes and using 2,521 kilograms of fuel. The taxiing from the runway to the parking area took approximately 2 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile.
The Airbus A320 successfully landed at Portland International Jetport, achieving a score of 96.4%. The aircraft was approaching the runway from the east, heading 275.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,233 feet above ground level (agl). The final approach was executed with precision, and the aircraft landed safely on runway 29, which has a length of 2,186 meters.
The threshold height was good, indicating that the aircraft was at the correct altitude as it approached the runway. The threshold speed of 135 knots was also satisfactory, demonstrating that the pilot had maintained control and was on track to land smoothly. The touchdown distance of 299 meters was within acceptable limits, further indicating a well-executed landing.
However, there were a few areas for improvement. The touchdown speed of 134 knots was slightly faster than desired, which may have contributed to a harder-than-ideal touchdown rate of -490 feet per minute (fpm). Despite this, the runway touchdown alignment was perfect, showing that the pilot had maintained control and was aligned with the runway.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were quite challenging, with a temperature of -18°C and a wind speed of 8 knots from 280°. The crosswind component was minimal, at 1 knot, while the headwind component was 8 knots, which may have contributed to the slightly faster-than-desired touchdown speed.
The total landing distance of 910 meters was 42% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance. This suggests that the pilot had maintained control and was able to land the aircraft smoothly, with minimal use of brakes. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating that the pilot had maintained control and was able to bring the aircraft to a stop safely.
Overall, the landing was a success, with the aircraft landing safely and efficiently. While there were a few areas for improvement, the pilot's skills and experience were evident in the precision and control demonstrated during the landing.
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