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Work on the flare
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.
One stabilised approach gate: five checks where the approach path is 500 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate was not assessed, because the approach did not join final that far out.
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,794 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 364 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the Airbus A321 from LEVC Valencia Airport to LEIB Ibiza Airport had a smooth taxi from the parking area to the runway, taking 9 minutes to cover 2 nm. The departure roll from runway 12 at Valencia Airport was successful, with a takeoff distance of 1,911 m, using 66% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 163 kn, with crosswinds of 2 kn and a tailwind of 3 kn.
The enroute climb started over Quart de Poblet, ascending from 1,191 ft to 13,483 ft in 6 minutes, covering 26 nm. The level cruise began 15 miles east of Cullera and lasted 2 minutes, spanning 15 nm. The descent commenced 20 miles northeast of Denia, descending from 14,369 ft to 2,966 ft in 11 minutes, covering 39 nm. Another level cruise started 13 miles southwest of Es Cubells and lasted 2 minutes over 6 nm. The final descent began 7 miles southwest of Es Cubells, bringing the aircraft down to 1,300 ft in 2 minutes over 6 nm.
The final approach to runway 06 at Ibiza Airport detailed a smooth landing on the 2,794 m runway. The touchdown speed was 142 kn, with a slightly hard rate of -442 ft/m. The touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 4.0 m from the centerline. The total landing distance was 1,120 m, utilizing 40% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was very good, ensuring a safe taxi back to the parking area in 5 minutes.
Overall, the flight covered a total distance of 101 nm, lasting 40 minutes and consuming 1,782 kg of fuel.
Overall, the aircraft landing score of 96.9% indicates a highly successful landing with some room for improvement in certain areas.
During the Approach Phase, the pilot demonstrated excellent glideslope alignment and maintained a good threshold speed of 143 knots. This shows a high level of skill and proficiency in maintaining the aircraft's trajectory and speed during the approach to the runway.
In the Landing Phase, the pilot exhibited good technique with a well-controlled threshold height and a smooth landing flare. This indicates a good understanding of how to properly manage the aircraft's descent and flare for a smooth touchdown.
In the Touchdown Phase, the pilot experienced a hard touchdown with a descent rate of -442 ft/m, slightly higher than the ideal rate for a smooth landing. However, the touchdown speed of 142 knots was within an acceptable range, and the touchdown distance of 361 meters was also within normal parameters. The slightly misaligned runway touchdown position of 4.0 meters from the centerline is a minor issue but can be corrected with further practice and attention to detail.
Overall, this aircraft landing showcased a high level of competency and skill, with areas for improvement in touchdown rate and centerline alignment. With continued practice and attention to these specific areas, the pilot can further refine their landing technique and aim for even higher landing scores in the future. Keep up the good work and continue striving for excellence in every aspect of your flying abilities.
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