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Slow the descent speed
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Below 10,000 ft you are typically limited to 250 kt indicated (a US rule that much of the world mirrors in some form, though not universally). This forces a deceleration around 10,000 ft whether the profile wants one or not, so plan for it rather than discovering 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 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 3,373 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 269 m touchdown sits inside 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 18 minutes and covered a distance of 5 nautical miles. Upon reaching runway 08R, the aircraft initiated its departure roll, accelerating down the 1,048-meter runway, which represented 26% of its total length. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 146 knots, taking advantage of the 15-knot headwind and minimal crosswind.
As the aircraft climbed away from Munich, it transitioned into an enroute climb, ascending from 2,463 feet above sea level to 5,952 feet in just 1 minute, covering a distance of 4 nautical miles. This initial climb phase was followed by a brief level cruise, lasting 3 minutes and covering 14 nautical miles, before the aircraft began another climb phase, this time from 8,003 feet to 33,943 feet in 10 minutes, covering 67 nautical miles. The aircraft then entered a prolonged level cruise, lasting 34 minutes and covering 266 nautical miles, before initiating its descent towards Marseille Provence Airport (LFML). The descent phase, which began 2 miles north of Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse, saw the aircraft lose 32,621 feet in altitude in 26 minutes, covering 136 nautical miles.
As the aircraft approached LFML, it aligned itself with runway 13L, a 3,373-meter-long runway, and initiated its final approach from the northwest. The landing was executed with a threshold speed slightly above target at 128 knots, and a touchdown distance of 270 meters, which was within acceptable limits. The touchdown speed of 119 knots was a little fast, but the touchdown rate of -389 feet per minute was firm, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good. Following a smooth rollout, the aircraft taxied to the parking area in just 3 minutes, covering less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 498 nautical miles, and the aircraft consumed 3,648 kilograms of fuel during the journey, which took a total of 92 minutes.
The aircraft touched down on runway 13L at LFML Marseille Provence Airport with a firm touchdown rate of -389 fpm, slightly above the target rate. The touchdown speed of 119 kt was a little fast, but the aircraft maintained good control throughout the landing. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, with the aircraft centered on the runway centerline.
The approach quality was excellent, with a good threshold height and a threshold speed that was slightly above the target at 128 kt. The touchdown distance of 270 m was good, and the total landing distance of 999 m was 30% of the runway length, indicating a well-controlled rollout. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 9 °C and a wind of 21 kt at 79 °, presented a moderate crosswind component of 17 kt and a headwind component of 13 kt.
The rollout phase was characterized by perfect alignment on the runway centerline, demonstrating excellent control and coordination from the flight crew. Overall, the landing was scored at 98.2%, reflecting a high level of proficiency and adherence to standard operating procedures. The aircraft's performance was consistent with the Airbus A321's capabilities, and the flight crew's skills were evident throughout the landing.
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