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Work on the flare
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.
At the 1,000 ft gate: speed above the reference speed.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 5,375 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,375 ft of the 12,040 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,262 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
This flight was operated by an Airbus A319 aircraft, departing from KMSN Dane County Regional Truax Field in Wisconsin, United States. The aircraft began its taxi from the parking area to the runway, taking approximately 8 minutes to cover a distance of 2 nautical miles. The departure roll commenced on runway 21, and the aircraft took off with a takeoff distance of 4,465 feet, accounting for 66% of the runway. The liftoff speed was recorded at 151 knots.
During the enroute climb, the aircraft began its ascent 1 mile south west of KMSN, rising from 1,914 feet above sea level to 35,995 feet above sea level, an increase of 34,081 feet. This climb took approximately 18 minutes and covered a distance of 96 nautical miles. Subsequently, the enroute level cruise phase started 5 miles south west of Waukon, Iowa, where the aircraft maintained its altitude for 83 minutes and covered a distance of 503 nautical miles.
The enroute descent commenced 6 miles south west of 7V8 Julesburg Mun Julesburg, Colorado, where the aircraft descended from 36,161 feet above sea level to 6,657 feet above sea level, a decrease of 29,504 feet over 26 minutes and covering a distance of 122 nautical miles. The final approach phase involved heading south towards runway 34R at KDEN Denver International Airport. The aircraft began its descent approximately 4 nautical miles from the runway at an altitude of 1,290 feet above ground level, heading at a steady 1.0°.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on runway 34R at KDEN, which had a length of 12,040 feet. The threshold height was satisfactory, and the threshold speed was good at 128 knots. The touchdown distance was 1,256 feet, and the touchdown speed was a little fast at 124 knots. The touchdown rate was firm at -311 feet per minute. Notably, the runway touchdown alignment was very good. The local weather at the time of landing was characterized by a temperature of 65°F, a wind speed of 4 knots at 60°, a crosswind of 3 knots, and a headwind of 2 knots.
Following the landing, the aircraft taxied from the runway to the parking area, taking approximately 7 minutes and covering a distance of 2 nautical miles. The total landing distance covered 42% of the runway. Upon reaching the parking area, the runway rollout alignment was observed to be perfect.
In summary, this flight covered a total distance of 731 nautical miles, taking approximately 146 minutes and utilizing 12,298 pounds of fuel. The Airbus A319 demonstrated its capabilities in operating the flight under varying weather conditions and navigated the route efficiently, ensuring a safe and smooth transition from takeoff to landing.
The Airbus A319 aircraft has safely landed at Denver International Airport (KDEN) with an impressive score of 99.0%. The final approach was performed from the south, tracking the runway 34R exactly as required, maintaining a heading of 1.0° at an altitude of 1,290 feet above ground level (agl) and 4 nautical miles from the airport. The aircraft successfully executed a good threshold height at the designated landing area, aligning perfectly with the runway centerline during touchdown.
The threshold speed was also well-controlled, registering a satisfactory 128 knots. Notably, the aircraft touched down at 1,256 feet into the runway, well within the acceptable distance. Although the touchdown speed of 124 knots was slightly above the desired rate, it did not significantly impact the overall landing performance. The touchdown rate of -311 feet per minute was firm but not excessively high, indicating a controlled descent into the landing zone.
Weather conditions posed little challenge to the landing process, with a gentle headwind of 2 knots and a crosswind of 3 knots from a direction of 60°. The temperature was a pleasant 65°F, ensuring optimal aircraft performance. The aircraft's total landing distance of 5,112 feet was within 42% of the runway's 12,040 feet length, demonstrating good control and coordination throughout the descent and landing sequence. Moreover, the post-landing rollout was flawless, aligning perfectly with the runway centerline. Despite a minor shortfall in touchdown speed, this landing was a testament to the crew's skill and experience, showcasing an exemplary display of controlled aircraft dynamics.
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