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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.
One stabilised approach gate: five checks where the approach path is 500 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate was not assessed, because the approach did not join final that far out.
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,253 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 349 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with the Airbus A319 taxiing from the parking area to the runway at EDDS Stuttgart Airport, taking 13 minutes and covering a distance of 3 nautical miles. The departure roll took place on runway 25, with a takeoff distance of 1,087 meters, which accounted for 36% of the runway. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 145 knots.
As the aircraft climbed out of Stuttgart, it encountered local weather conditions of 2°C temperature and a wind speed of 2 knots at 90 degrees. The crosswind was 1 knot, while the tailwind was 2 knots. The enroute climb started overhead the airport, with the aircraft ascending from 2,306 feet above sea level to 36,359 feet, an increase of 34,053 feet in 20 minutes, covering a distance of 129 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise began 1 mile north of Airolo, Switzerland, and lasted for 65 minutes, covering a distance of 521 nautical miles. The aircraft then started its descent 16 miles north of San Vito Lo Capo, Italy, and descended from 35,440 feet to 7,482 feet in 20 minutes, covering a distance of 108 nautical miles. The enroute level cruise resumed 1 mile east of Biancavilla, Italy, and lasted for 2 minutes, covering a distance of 9 nautical miles.
The final descent started overhead Viagrande, Italy, and the aircraft descended from 6,938 feet to 1,247 feet in 6 minutes, covering a distance of 8 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its final approach to runway 26 at LICC Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, heading 263.0 degrees at 4 nautical miles and 1,205 feet above ground level.
The landing took place on runway 26, which had a length of 2,253 meters. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was also satisfactory at 128 knots. The touchdown distance was 350 meters, and the touchdown speed was 123 knots, which was good. The touchdown rate was firm at -375 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were 14°C temperature and a wind speed of 5 knots at 179 degrees. The crosswind was 5 knots, while the headwind was 1 knot. The total landing distance was 1,385 meters, which accounted for 61% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was perfect.
After landing, the aircraft taxiied to the parking area, taking 4 minutes and covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 785 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 132 minutes. The aircraft used 4,776 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Airbus A319 successfully landed at Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, achieving a high score of 98.4%. The aircraft approached the runway from the east, heading 263.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,205 feet above ground level (agl). The final approach was executed with precision, setting the stage for a smooth touchdown.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on runway 26, which has a length of 2,253 meters. The threshold height was satisfactory, and the threshold speed of 128 knots was well within the acceptable range. The touchdown distance of 350 meters was also within the expected parameters, indicating a controlled descent. The touchdown speed of 123 knots was good, and the touchdown rate of -375 feet per minute (fpm) was firm but not excessive.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 14°C and a gentle wind of 5 knots from 179°. The crosswind component was 5 knots, while the headwind component was 1 knot. These conditions did not pose a significant challenge to the landing, and the aircraft's performance was not compromised.
The total landing distance of 1,385 meters was 61% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance. This indicates that the aircraft was able to touch down and come to a stop within a reasonable distance, showcasing the pilot's skill and the aircraft's performance. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control and stability during the landing roll.
Overall, the landing of the Airbus A319 at Catania-Fontanarossa Airport was a success, with the aircraft performing well within the expected parameters. The high score of 98.4% reflects the pilot's expertise and the aircraft's reliability, making this landing a notable achievement.
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