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See Arrival Landing
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 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 7,996 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 1,702 ft past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The Airbus A319 took off from runway 34L at KDEN Denver International Airport, a busy airport in the United States. Prior to takeoff, taxiing from the parking area to the runway took a mere 5 minutes and covered a short distance of 1 nautical mile (nm). As the plane began its takeoff roll, it was subjected to a temperature of 73 °F, a light headwind of 2 kt, and a crosswind of 1 kt. The aircraft lifted off the ground in 7,785 ft of runway space, requiring 49% of the available length. It reached liftoff speed of 154 kt, marking the start of its ascent.
The initial climb phase started approximately 2 miles northwest of KDEN airport and involved a remarkable increase in altitude from 6,321 ft above sea level (asl) to 38,919 ft asl. This significant increase of 32,598 ft was achieved in just 16 minutes while covering 104 nm of distance. The enroute climb culminated in the aircraft leveling off 9 miles northeast of 5NE0 Bar J Lazy V Potter in Nebraska, where it prepared for its 47-minute cruise phase. This cruise phase was a period of steady flight, covering 357 nm.
The aircraft continued its eastward journey until it began its descent 9 miles west of 07MN Dairyview Airport in Hadley, Minnesota. Over the next 27 minutes, the plane descended from 39,197 ft asl to 2,153 ft asl, a decrease of 37,044 ft. During this enroute descent phase, the aircraft traversed 131 nm of distance. Following this descent, the Airbus A319 commenced its final approach to runway 35 at KMSP Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
The final approach to runway 35 at KMSP was characterized by a temperature of 57 °F and wind conditions of 5 kt from 300 °, resulting in a headwind of 3 kt and a crosswind of 4 kt. The aircraft was aligned with the runway's heading of 348.0 ° at a distance of 4 nm and an altitude of 1,310 ft above ground level (agl). Upon touchdown, the plane landed beyond the touchdown zone by 309 ft, with a speed of 116 kt and a rate of descent of -329 fpm. Notably, the touchdown point was located 12 ft off the centerline, slightly misaligning the runway touchdown position.
Following a successful landing on runway 35, the Airbus A319 engaged its brakes and rolled out from the runway in a well-aligned position. This final phase of the flight took a total landing distance of 4,633 ft, or 58% of the available runway length. Subsequently, the aircraft taxied to the parking area at a pace of 6 minutes and 1 nm. In total, the Airbus A319 aircraft covered 601 nm over the course of its flight, consuming 7,904 lbs of fuel in the process, and lasted for 106 minutes.
The Airbus A319 successfully landed at Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (KMSP), achieving a score of 96.8%. The aircraft initially approached runway 35 from the south, at a heading of 348.0° and at an altitude of 1,310 feet above ground level (agl), while being 4 nautical miles away from the runway threshold.
The final approach and landing were carried out under favorable weather conditions, with a temperature of 57°F and a light wind of 5 knots from 300°. This resulted in a minimal crosswind of 4 knots and a moderate headwind of 3 knots. The pilot managed to establish a good threshold speed of 122 knots, adhering to the recommended speed for a safe touchdown.
The touchdown point was 309 feet beyond the standard touchdown zone, with a touchdown speed of 116 knots being in line with the recommended value. The touchdown rate, at -329 feet per minute (fpm), was firm, indicating a controlled and smooth descent. The runway touchdown position was slightly off-centerline, by 12 feet, which could be considered a minor deviation.
The total landing distance covered by the aircraft was 4,633 feet, representing approximately 58% of the available runway length. This indicates a relatively short landing distance, which is a testament to the smooth and controlled nature of the approach. The runway rollout alignment was exceptionally good, showing a high degree of skill and proficiency from the pilot. Overall, the landing was a success, with the aircraft exhibiting precise and controlled flight characteristics throughout the approach and touchdown.
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