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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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Two stabilised approach gates, each with five checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,526 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,526 m of the 3,046 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 434 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Auckland International Airport served as the departure point for this Airbus A321 flight, which began its journey on runway 23L. Taxiing from the parking area to the runway took 14 minutes and covered a distance of 3 nautical miles. As the aircraft departed, it utilized 58% of the 1,910-meter runway, achieving liftoff at a speed of 183 knots. The local weather conditions at the time of departure featured a temperature of 22°C, with a headwind of 23 knots at 249°.
The enroute climb phase commenced approximately 2 miles southwest of Auckland International Airport, with the aircraft ascending from 963 feet above sea level to 32,746 feet in 17 minutes, covering a distance of 167 nautical miles. The flight then entered a level cruise phase, which lasted for 1,027 minutes and spanned 381 nautical miles. The aircraft underwent several climb and descent phases throughout the journey, with notable increases in altitude including a 1,754-foot ascent in 2 minutes and a 1,986-foot climb in 2 minutes. The flight also experienced a significant descent from 35,012 feet to 1,379 feet in 25 minutes, covering 130 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 15R at George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport was initiated from the northwest, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 152.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,272 feet above ground level. The landing was executed with a touchdown speed of 148 knots, which was slightly above the target speed. The touchdown distance of 438 meters was within acceptable limits, and the runway touchdown alignment was excellent. Following a 14-minute taxiing period, the aircraft arrived at the parking area, having completed a total distance of 6,575 nautical miles and utilizing 18,990 kilograms of fuel throughout the journey.
The aircraft touched down on runway 15R at KIAH George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport with a firm touchdown rate of -325 fpm, indicating a controlled descent. The touchdown speed of 148 kt was slightly above the target, resulting in a moderate deceleration during the rollout phase. The aircraft's alignment with the runway centreline was very good, demonstrating precise control during the final stages of the approach.
The approach quality was excellent, with a good threshold height and a threshold speed well above the target at 152 kt. This allowed for a controlled flare and a smooth touchdown. The touchdown distance of 438 m was within the acceptable range, indicating a well-executed landing. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 24 °C and a headwind of 10 kt, did not significantly impact the landing performance.
The rollout phase was characterized by perfect alignment with the runway centreline, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control during the deceleration phase. The total landing distance of 1,447 m, which accounted for 47% of the runway length, was within the acceptable range. Overall, the landing performance was exceptional, with a score of 98.6% reflecting the high level of proficiency demonstrated by the pilot.
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