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Arrive slow and the sink rate at the threshold is already above schedule, the flare is short because there is no energy to extend it, and the touchdown is hard in a way that feels exactly like a late flare. Diagnosing a slow arrival as a late flare is the catastrophic misread: you respond by flaring earlier, which bleeds more speed, which makes the next one worse. The tiebreaker is threshold speed against VRef, not feel. Never diagnose a flare without 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 3,986 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 457 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The RJ85 aircraft began its journey by taxiing from the parking area to the runway at Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport, covering 2 nautical miles in 7 minutes. Departing from runway 17R, the aircraft successfully completed a takeoff that consumed 30% of the available runway, with a takeoff distance of 1,194 meters and a liftoff speed of 136 knots. Favorable local weather conditions, including a temperature of 31 °C and a moderate headwind of 14 knots, contributed to a smooth takeoff.
Following a rapid ascent, the aircraft climbed to an altitude of 31,023 feet above sea level, increasing its elevation by 29,205 feet over a distance of 118 nautical miles. The enroute climb phase lasted 24 minutes. The aircraft then transitioned to level cruise, which began 1 mile northwest of Rueggisberg, Switzerland. This phase lasted for 16 minutes, during which the aircraft covered 122 nautical miles.
As the aircraft continued its journey, it started its descent phase, which began 1 mile north of Blaichach, Germany. The aircraft descended from an altitude of 30,982 feet to 2,753 feet above sea level, a decrease of 28,229 feet over a distance of 74 nautical miles. This phase lasted 15 minutes.
The final approach to runway 08L at Munich Airport was executed from the west at an altitude of 1,273 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft maintained a heading of 84.0 degrees. Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on the runway 456 meters after departing the threshold, at a speed of 110 knots. Notably, the touchdown rate was very hard, with a descent rate of -535 feet per minute. However, the runway touchdown alignment was very good.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were quite different from those at the time of departure, with a temperature of 22 °C and a moderate headwind of 5 knots. The overall landing distance was 990 meters, which equated to 25% of the runway's length. Once the aircraft came to a stop, it began its taxiing journey to the parking area, covering less than 1 nautical mile in 5 minutes. The total landing distance was 990 m. After landing, the aircraft used 2,287 kilograms of fuel to complete the flight, covering a total distance of 324 nautical miles in 1 hour and 9 minutes.
Comprehensive Report of Aircraft Landing RJ85
On a recent landing attempt, aircraft RJ85 executed a flawless operation on runway 08L at EDDM Munich Airport. The pilot's score was a notable 96.7%, indicating an exceptionally smooth and controlled landing.
The final approach began when the aircraft was 4 nautical miles west of the runway, heading 84.0 degrees, and at a height of 1,273 feet above ground level. This strategic positioning allowed the pilot to expertly guide the RJ85 towards a precise touchdown area.
Upon landing, the aircraft demonstrated excellent control, touching down at a respectable speed of 119 knots. The touchdown distance of 456 meters fell well within acceptable parameters, further emphasizing the pilot's proficiency in managing the aircraft's descent.
A review of the critical data shows that the touchdown speed of 110 knots, albeit slightly faster than the target speed, was still deemed within acceptable limits. However, the touchdown rate of -535 feet per minute (fpm) was classified as very hard. Despite this, the pilot successfully maintained control of the aircraft.
Observations of the aircraft's alignment on the runway revealed an excellent touchdown position, and a review of the local weather conditions provided a favorable environment for the landing. The temperature of 22 degrees Celsius and a moderate headwind of 5 kt at 70 degrees contributed to an easy final approach.
The overall performance of the aircraft and the pilot during landing was impressive. With an optimal roll-out alignment that perfectly followed the runway's extension and at a total landing distance of just 990 meters (25% of the runway), the RJ85 landing was a textbook example of a well-executed operation.
In conclusion, the comprehensive analysis of the landing attempt by the RJ85 aircraft indicates that with minor adjustments to manage touchdown rate, the aircraft and the pilot are capable of achieving an extremely high level of proficiency and precision during a landing procedure.
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