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There are several things that can go wrong during the flare, carrying too much speed over the threshold, starting the flare at the wrong height and inconsistent flight control inputs, all contribute to a poor flare resulting in a hard touchdown or a float down the runway.
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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. They are the approach's score: the checks passed out of the checks that ran.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,956 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 429 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Munich Airport's runway 08R was the departure point for the Airbus A321, which began its takeoff roll at 26 °C with a local wind of 11 kt at 78 °. The aircraft lifted off at 157 kt, covering 31% of the 1,255 m runway. The climb phase commenced overhead Munich Airport, where the aircraft transitioned from a surface elevation of 2,468 ft to a cruising altitude of 38,010 ft in 16 minutes, covering 94 nm. This ascent of 35,542 ft was achieved within a relatively short period, demonstrating the aircraft's efficient climb capabilities.
The enroute level cruise phase began overhead Ungerhausen, lasting 26 minutes and covering 188 nm. This stable cruise phase allowed the crew to maintain a consistent altitude and airspeed, optimizing fuel efficiency. The descent phase started overhead Miasino, Italy, where the aircraft descended from 38,020 ft to 2,344 ft in 15 minutes, covering 77 nm. This controlled descent was a critical phase of the flight, requiring precise navigation and management of airspeed and altitude.
The final approach to Turin Airport's runway 36 was initiated from the south, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 2.0 ° at 4 nm and 1,364 ft above ground level. The landing was executed on the 2,233 m runway, with a touchdown distance of 430 m. Although the touchdown speed of 119 kt was slightly above the target, the touchdown rate of -286 fpm was fair. The runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 3.6 m from the centreline. The flight distance of 364 nm was completed in 60 minutes, with a fuel consumption of -2,414 kg.
The final approach to runway 36 at LIMF Turin Airport from the south was executed with precision, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 2.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,364 feet above ground level. The approach quality was good, with a stable and controlled descent. The threshold height was satisfactory, allowing for a smooth touchdown. However, the threshold speed was slightly above the target at 128 knots, indicating a slight over-rotation.
As the aircraft touched down on the runway, the touchdown distance was good at 430 meters, but the touchdown speed of 119 knots was a little fast, suggesting a slight loss of control during the flare. The touchdown rate of -286 feet per minute was fair, indicating a moderate deceleration. The runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 3.6 meters from the centreline, which may have been due to a slight drift during the approach. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 20°C and a wind of 11 knots at 330°, contributed to a crosswind of 6 knots and a headwind of 9 knots.
The overall performance of the landing was satisfactory, with a score of 98.8%. The aircraft's ability to maintain a stable approach and touchdown was evident, despite the slight deviations in speed and alignment. The crew's skills and experience were demonstrated through their ability to manage the aircraft's descent and touchdown, despite the challenging weather conditions.
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