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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.
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 3,987 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 729 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight, operated by an Airbus A350-900, began its journey from Düsseldorf Airport (EDDL) on runway 23L. The aircraft took off at a speed of 169 kt, covering a distance of 1,048 meters, which was 44% of the runway length. The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 13 °C and a wind of 14 kt at 150 °, resulting in a crosswind of 14 kt and a headwind of 2 kt.
As the aircraft climbed out of Düsseldorf Airport, it started its enroute climb, which lasted for 14 minutes and covered a distance of 78 nm. During this phase, the aircraft ascended from 1,169 ft to 29,763 ft, an increase of 28,594 ft. This climb phase took place over the German countryside, with the aircraft passing south east of Weinbach in the state of Hessen.
After completing the enroute climb, the aircraft entered its level cruise phase, which lasted for 13 minutes and covered 95 nm. During this phase, the aircraft maintained a steady altitude of 29,763 ft, cruising south east of Weinbach.
As the aircraft approached the end of its journey, it began its enroute descent, which started overhead Rot am See in the state of Baden-Wuerttemberg. The descent phase lasted for 16 minutes and covered a distance of 85 nm, during which the aircraft descended from 29,758 ft to 2,771 ft.
The final approach to Munich Airport (EDDM) took place from the west, with the aircraft heading 83.0 ° at 4 nm and a height of 1,288 ft above ground level (agl). The aircraft landed on runway 08R, which was 3,987 meters long. The threshold height was well above target at 72 ft agl, and the threshold speed was good at 132 kt. However, the touchdown speed was a little fast at 127 kt, and the touchdown rate was fair at -277 fpm.
The aircraft touched down 308 meters beyond the touchdown zone, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 7 °C and a wind of 8 kt at 179 °, resulting in a crosswind of 8 kt and a tailwind of 1 kt.
After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, taking 3 minutes and covering less than 1 nm. The total flight distance was 266 nm, and the flight duration was 57 minutes. The aircraft used 5,244 kg of fuel during the flight.
The Airbus A350-900 successfully landed on runway 08R at EDDM Munich Airport, achieving a score of 89.6%. The aircraft approached the runway from the west, heading 83.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,288 feet above ground level (agl). The final approach was executed with precision, and the aircraft landed safely on the runway.
The threshold height at 72 feet agl was well above the target, indicating a good margin for error. The threshold speed was also satisfactory at 132 knots, demonstrating the pilot's ability to manage the aircraft's speed during the approach. However, the touchdown point was 308 meters beyond the touchdown zone, which may indicate a slight deviation from the intended landing spot.
The touchdown speed of 127 knots was a little fast, suggesting that the pilot may have been able to flare the aircraft more effectively to achieve a smoother touchdown. The touchdown rate of -277 feet per minute (fpm) was fair, indicating a moderate rate of descent during the final stages of the approach. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, demonstrating the pilot's skill in aligning the aircraft with the runway centerline.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were characterized by a temperature of 7°C and a wind speed of 8 knots from 179°. The crosswind component was 8 knots, while the tailwind component was 1 knot. These conditions presented a moderate challenge for the pilot, but the aircraft was able to handle them safely.
The total landing distance of 1,391 meters was 35% of the runway length, indicating a relatively short landing roll. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control of the aircraft during the rollout phase. Overall, the landing was executed with a high degree of precision and skill, earning the Airbus A350-900 a score of 89.6%.
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