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Wait for the normal flare band and the correct speed before raising the nose, rather than starting the flare at 52 ft.
What happened: The flare began at 52 ft, 7.5 ft above the normal band, and the touchdown followed at 273 fpm. Starting the flare this early usually carries through to a firmer arrival than a flare begun in the normal band.
Watch for: Radio altimeter: hold the flare start within the normal flare band
There are several things that can go wrong during the flare, carrying too much speed over the threshold, starting the flare at the wrong height and inconsistent flight control inputs, all contribute to a poor flare resulting in a hard touchdown or a float down the runway.
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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 1,542 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,542 m of the 4,095 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 505 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Charleston International Airport, the Airbus A320 began its journey on runway 33, accelerating down the 1,722-meter stretch to achieve liftoff at a speed of 155 knots. The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 28 degrees Celsius and a gentle tailwind of 2 knots. As the aircraft lifted off, it started its enroute climb, gradually increasing its altitude from 1,051 feet above sea level to 35,861 feet, a gain of 34,810 feet in just 20 minutes. This ascent covered a distance of 123 nautical miles, with the aircraft reaching its cruising altitude 1 mile west of Hanahan, South Carolina.
The enroute level cruise phase commenced 2 miles southeast of Darla's Airport Kite in Georgia, where the aircraft maintained a steady altitude for 95 minutes, covering a distance of 668 nautical miles. The crew then initiated the enroute descent, gradually reducing the aircraft's altitude from 35,927 feet to 7,010 feet in 14 minutes, a decrease of 28,918 feet. This descent covered 87 nautical miles, with the aircraft passing 2 miles south of Brownsboro, Texas. The crew then leveled off for a brief period, 1 mile east of the UT Health East Texas Athens Hospital Heliport in Athens, Texas, before resuming the descent. The final descent phase saw the aircraft reduce its altitude from 7,010 feet to 1,934 feet in 6 minutes, covering 22 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its final approach to runway 18R at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, aligning itself with the runway from the north.
The Airbus A320 touched down on runway 18R, with a touchdown speed of 135 knots, slightly above the target speed. The touchdown point was 77 meters beyond the touchdown zone, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good. The aircraft's total landing distance was 1,450 meters, covering 35% of the runway. Following a smooth rollout, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, taking 12 minutes to cover 3 nautical miles. The total flight distance was 918 nautical miles, with the aircraft consuming 5,952 kilograms of fuel during the 155-minute journey.
The aircraft touched down on runway 18R at KDFW Dallas Fort Worth International Airport with a threshold height that met expectations. However, the threshold speed was slightly above the target, registering 138 kt. The aircraft continued its descent, touching down 77 meters beyond the designated touchdown zone at a speed of 135 kt, which was a little faster than desired. The touchdown rate of -229 fpm was fair, indicating a moderate deceleration.
The aircraft's alignment with the runway during touchdown was very good, demonstrating precise control and adherence to the centerline. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 28 °C and a wind of 18 kt at 200 °, resulted in a crosswind of 6 kt and a headwind of 17 kt. These conditions presented a manageable challenge for the pilots, who successfully navigated the aircraft to the runway.
The total landing distance of 1,450 meters was 35% of the runway length, indicating a relatively short roll-out. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, showcasing the pilots' skill and control in bringing the aircraft to a stop. Overall, the landing was executed with a high degree of proficiency, earning a score of 99.3%.
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