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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 10,506 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 2,078 ft past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with the aircraft, an Airbus A321, taxiing from the parking area to the runway at Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (KMSP). This process took 5 minutes and covered a distance of 1 nautical mile. The departure roll took place on runway 12L, with the aircraft taking off after covering 4,153 feet, which was 52% of the runway's length. The liftoff speed was 150 knots.
As the aircraft took off, it encountered local weather conditions with a temperature of 28 degrees Fahrenheit and winds of 4 knots at 130 degrees. The crosswind was 1 knot, and the headwind was 4 knots. After departing from KMSP, the enroute climb started 1 mile east of the airport, where the aircraft climbed from 1,673 feet above sea level to 7,969 feet above sea level, an increase of 6,296 feet, in 3 minutes and covering 11 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise began 1 mile east of Burnsville, Minnesota, and lasted for 2 minutes, covering 8 nautical miles. The aircraft then started another enroute climb 1 mile north of Prior Lake, Minnesota, where it climbed from 8,011 feet above sea level to 34,002 feet above sea level, an increase of 25,991 feet, in 16 minutes and covering 106 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise resumed 1 mile north of Brewster, Minnesota, and lasted for 102 minutes, covering 906 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its enroute descent 4 miles southeast of Apple Valley, Utah, where it descended from 33,991 feet above sea level to 3,382 feet above sea level, a decrease of 30,610 feet, in 21 minutes and covering 116 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 26L at Harry Reid International Airport (KLAS) took place from the east, with the aircraft heading 270 degrees at 4 nautical miles and 1,255 feet above ground level. The landing on runway 26L took place with a runway length of 10,506 feet, and the threshold height was good. The threshold speed was also good at 139 knots.
The touchdown point was 728 feet beyond the touchdown zone, with a touchdown speed of 129 knots, which was good. The touchdown rate was excellent at -98 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were a temperature of 63 degrees Fahrenheit and winds of 0 knots at 360 degrees, with no crosswind or headwind.
The total landing distance was 4,209 feet, which was 40% of the runway's length. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect. After landing, the aircraft taxiied to the parking area, taking 6 minutes and covering less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 1,154 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 155 minutes. The aircraft used 16,083 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The Airbus A321 successfully landed on runway 26L at KLAS Harry Reid International Airport, achieving a high score of 97.8%. The aircraft approached the runway from the east, heading 270.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,255 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot maintained a good threshold height, which is a critical aspect of a safe landing.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's threshold speed was recorded at 139 knots, which is within the acceptable range. The touchdown point was located 728 feet beyond the touchdown zone, indicating a slight overrun but still within a safe distance. The touchdown speed of 129 knots was also good, and the touchdown rate of -98 feet per minute (fpm) was excellent, demonstrating a smooth and controlled descent.
The local weather conditions were favorable for the landing, with a temperature of 63°F and a wind speed of 0 knots from 360°. This resulted in a zero crosswind and headwind, making the landing even more challenging and impressive. The total landing distance of 4,209 feet was 40% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight.
The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot maintained control of the aircraft during the rollout phase, ensuring a safe and stable taxiing process. Overall, the landing was a testament to the pilot's skill and experience, as well as the aircraft's performance and handling characteristics.
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