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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 1,652 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,652 m of the 3,376 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 580 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (LFPG) in Paris, France, the Airbus A350-1000 began its journey on runway 27L. The takeoff roll was smooth, with a distance of 1,764 meters, which accounted for 49% of the runway length. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 178 knots, with a local wind of 7 knots at 250 degrees, resulting in a 6-knot headwind and a 2-knot crosswind.
As the aircraft climbed out of Paris, it began its enroute climb, reaching an altitude of 33,823 feet above sea level in 21 minutes, covering a distance of 135 nautical miles. The climb was followed by a level cruise, which lasted for 104 minutes and covered 677 nautical miles. The aircraft continued to climb and cruise, with multiple segments of ascent and descent, before beginning its descent into Los Angeles International Airport (KLAX). The final approach to runway 25L was made from the east, with a heading of 263.0 degrees at 4 nautical miles and 1,239 feet above ground level.
The Airbus A350-1000 landed on runway 25L at KLAX, with a touchdown point 169 meters beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed was slightly above the target at 139 knots, and the touchdown rate was fair at -216 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the runway rollout alignment was also satisfactory. The total landing distance was 1,576 meters, which accounted for 47% of the runway length. The aircraft taxied to the parking area, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 3 minutes. The total flight distance was 5,087 nautical miles, taking 734 minutes, and the aircraft used 83,004 kilograms of fuel during the journey.
The aircraft touched down on runway 25L at KLAX Los Angeles International Airport with a threshold height that met the desired standards. However, the threshold speed was slightly above the target, registering 139 kt, which may indicate a slight deviation in the approach. The aircraft continued its descent, ultimately touching down 169 m beyond the touchdown zone at a speed of 137 kt, which was a little faster than the desired rate.
The touchdown characteristics were otherwise satisfactory, with a touchdown rate of -216 fpm, which was considered fair. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating a high degree of control and precision during the final stages of the approach. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 18 °C and a wind speed of 0 kt, contributed to a stable and predictable environment for the landing.
The aircraft's rollout was smooth and well-controlled, with perfect alignment along the centreline. The total landing distance of 1,576 m, which accounted for 47% of the runway length, was within acceptable limits. Overall, the landing was considered to be of high quality, with a score of 96.6% reflecting the crew's skill and attention to detail during the approach and landing phases.
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