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Add power on short final to recover 138 kt by the threshold, then hold that speed through the flare.
What happened: Crossing the threshold at 129 kt against the 138 kt target usually leaves too little energy for the flare, and the sink that then returns usually carries through to a firm touchdown.
Watch for: Airspeed indicator: 138 kt at the threshold.
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 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,444 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 115 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Falcone–Borsellino Airport (LICJ) in Palermo, Sicilia, Italy, the Airbus A320 began its journey with a taxiing period of 7 minutes, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles to reach the runway. The departure roll commenced on runway 07, with the aircraft taking off in a distance of 1,340 meters, utilizing 45% of the available runway length. The liftoff speed was achieved at 170 knots, as the aircraft lifted off into the local weather conditions, characterized by a temperature of 21 °C and a wind speed of 17 knots at 55°.
As the aircraft climbed to its cruising altitude, it transitioned from the initial climb phase to the enroute level cruise, which began 26 miles southwest of Acciaroli, Campania, Italy. The climb phase itself was notable for its steep ascent, reaching an altitude of 30,011 feet above sea level in just 19 minutes, covering a distance of 127 nautical miles. The subsequent level cruise phase lasted for 3 minutes, during which the aircraft covered an additional 29 nautical miles. The enroute descent phase started 1 mile north of Perdifumo, Campania, Italy, and saw the aircraft descend from 30,021 feet to 1,492 feet above sea level in 17 minutes, covering a distance of 95 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 07 at Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (LIBD) was initiated from the southwest, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 69.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,338 feet above ground level. However, a go-around was executed at 133 feet above ground level, before the aircraft successfully landed on runway 07. The landing distance of 1,137 meters, which accounted for 47% of the available runway length, was within acceptable limits. The touchdown speed of 126 knots and touchdown rate of -478 feet per minute were also within the desired parameters. Following the landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area in 5 minutes, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance of 342 nautical miles was achieved in 75 minutes, with the aircraft consuming 3,237 kilograms of fuel.
The final approach to runway 07 at LIBD Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport from the south west was executed with a heading of 69.0° at 4 nm and 1,338 ft above ground level. The approach quality was satisfactory, with a good threshold height and a threshold speed of 129 kt, which was within the acceptable range. The aircraft maintained a steady descent, touching down at a speed of 126 kt, which was also within the desired parameters.
However, the touchdown characteristics were not ideal, with a hard touchdown rate of -478 fpm. This was likely due to the aircraft's high rate of descent, which may have been influenced by the local weather conditions. The temperature was 16 °C, and the wind was blowing at 20 kt from 339°, resulting in a 20 kt crosswind. Despite these conditions, the pilot managed to maintain control of the aircraft and bring it to a stop within a reasonable distance.
The total landing distance was 1,137 m, which accounted for 47% of the runway length. The runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned from the centreline by 3.3 m, and the runway rollout alignment was also slightly off-centre by 8.8 m. Overall, the landing was considered satisfactory, with a score of 93.9%. While there were some minor deviations from the ideal, the pilot demonstrated good control and management of the aircraft throughout the approach and landing phases.
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