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Fly a steeper descent on final so you cross the threshold at 50 ft agl instead of 78 ft agl.
What happened: The aircraft crossed the threshold at 78 ft agl against a 50 ft agl target, well above the normal profile. The touchdown point was also long at 592 m against a 457 m target, a pattern often seen after high threshold crossings.
Watch for: Radio altimeter against the 50 ft threshold crossing target on short final.
Even a modest height error carries straight through to the touchdown. Geometry alone says that crossing the threshold 10 feet high on a 3° path moves your touchdown roughly 190 feet further down the runway before the flare adds anything.
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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 1,560 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,560 m of the 3,986 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 592 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Munich Airport (EDDM), the Airbus A321 began its journey by taxiing from the parking area to the runway, a process that took 10 minutes and covered a distance of 3 nautical miles. As the aircraft lined up on runway 08L, the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 4 °C, with a gentle wind blowing at 3 knots from a direction of 330°. The takeoff roll commenced, and the aircraft lifted off the ground at a speed of 141 knots, having covered 55% of the 2,185-meter runway.
As the aircraft climbed away from Munich, it began its enroute climb, which started approximately 1 mile northeast of the airport. The climb phase was notable for its steep ascent, with the aircraft rising from an initial altitude of 2,498 feet to a cruising altitude of 29,009 feet in just 15 minutes, covering a distance of 85 nautical miles. Following a brief level cruise phase, which lasted 16 minutes and covered 115 nautical miles, the aircraft began its descent towards Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB). The descent phase was characterized by a significant decrease in altitude, from 28,074 feet to 1,490 feet, in just 12 minutes, covering a distance of 64 nautical miles.
As the aircraft approached EDDB, it aligned itself with runway 24L, a 3,986-meter-long runway, and began its final approach from the east. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 7 °C, with a gentle wind blowing at 5 knots from a direction of 270°. The aircraft touched down on the runway, 176 meters beyond the touchdown zone, at a speed of 132 knots, with a touchdown rate of -227 feet per minute. The total landing distance was 1,479 meters, which accounted for 37% of the runway length. Following a smooth rollout, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, a process that took 5 minutes and covered a distance of 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 275 nautical miles, and the aircraft used 2,698 kilograms of fuel during the journey, which lasted a total of 58 minutes.
The final approach to runway 24L at EDDB Berlin Brandenburg Airport from the east was initiated at 4 nm and 1,314 ft above ground level, heading 249.0°. The approach quality was satisfactory, with the threshold height at 79 ft above ground level being well above the target. This slight overshoot was likely due to the aircraft's descent rate being slightly higher than intended. The threshold speed of 139 kt was also slightly above the target, indicating a slightly steeper than planned descent.
As the aircraft touched down 176 m beyond the touchdown zone, the touchdown speed of 132 kt was a little fast, resulting in a fair touchdown rate of -227 fpm. However, the runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the aircraft was well-centered on the runway. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 7 °C and a 5 kt headwind, contributed to a relatively smooth landing. The crosswind component of 2 kt was minimal, allowing the pilot to maintain control and alignment during the approach and touchdown.
The total landing distance of 1,479 m was 37% of the runway length, indicating a relatively short landing distance. The runway rollout alignment was very good, with the aircraft maintaining its centerline alignment throughout the rollout phase. Overall, the landing was satisfactory, with a score of 87.6%. While there were some minor deviations from the target, the pilot's skills and the aircraft's performance ensured a safe and controlled landing.
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