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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.
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 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 3,002 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 529 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight on the Airbus A321 began with a 7-minute taxi from the parking area to the runway at LEBB Bilbao Airport. The departure roll on runway 30 covered 1,461 meters, with a takeoff speed of 150 knots. The local weather at departure was 13°C with a 10 knot wind at 300°. During the enroute climb, the aircraft ascended from 1,156 feet to 28,308 feet over 16 minutes and 82 nautical miles.
After reaching cruising altitude, the aircraft traveled 16 nautical miles in 2 minutes before beginning the descent. The descent from 28,321 feet to 11,709 feet took 9 minutes and covered 63 nautical miles. Another brief level cruise lasted 2 minutes and covered 13 nautical miles before the next descent from 11,737 feet to 4,880 feet over 11 minutes and 44 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 32R at LEMD Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport was from the southeast at 4 nautical miles and 1,215 feet above ground level. The landing on the 3,002-meter-long runway had a good threshold height and a threshold speed of 144 knots. The touchdown point was slightly beyond the zone at 133 meters, with a touchdown speed of 136 knots and a hard touchdown rate of -403 ft/m. The runway touchdown position was misaligned by 10.4 meters from the centerline. The total landing distance was 1,223 meters, representing 41% of the runway length.
After landing, the aircraft taxied for 2 minutes to the parking area, covering less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 238 nautical miles, with a flight time of 56 minutes and fuel consumption of 2,599 kg.
Overall, your aircraft landing score of 91.4% is quite commendable, indicating a strong performance during most phases of the landing process.
During the Approach Phase, your glideslope alignment was excellent and you maintained a good threshold speed of 144 knots, which demonstrates a high level of skill and precision in controlling the aircraft during descent. This is a crucial aspect of the landing process as it sets the stage for a successful touchdown.
In the Landing Phase, your threshold height was good, indicating that you were able to accurately judge the altitude at which to initiate the landing. However, the landing flare was noted as very poor. The landing flare is a critical maneuver that helps to smooth out the descent of the aircraft and ensure a smooth touchdown. Focusing on improving this aspect of your landing technique could help to further enhance your overall performance.
Moving on to the Touchdown Phase, the touchdown rate was noted as hard at -403 ft/m, indicating a firm landing. While a firm landing is generally considered acceptable within safe limits, it is worth aiming for a smoother touchdown to ensure passenger comfort and minimize wear and tear on the aircraft. Your touchdown speed of 136 knots was good, and the touchdown point being 133 meters beyond the touchdown zone suggests that there may have been some room for improvement in terms of accuracy and precision.
Furthermore, the runway touchdown position being misaligned by 10.4 meters from the centerline is a factor to pay attention to. Ensuring that the aircraft lands precisely on the centerline of the runway is important for safety and efficiency, so focusing on correcting this deviation in future landings could help to further improve your performance.
Overall, while your aircraft landing score of 91.4% is indicative of a strong performance, there are some areas where there is room for improvement. By focusing on refining your landing flare technique, aiming for a smoother touchdown, and working on aligning the aircraft more accurately with the centerline of the runway, you can continue to enhance your skills and achieve even higher scores in the future. Keep up the good work and strive for continual improvement in all aspects of your flying abilities.
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