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Slow the descent speed
Below 10,000 ft you are typically limited to 250 kt indicated (a US rule that much of the world mirrors in some form, though not universally). This forces a deceleration around 10,000 ft whether the profile wants one or not, so plan for it rather than discovering 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 1,617 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,617 m of the 3,984 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 579 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in question was operated by an Airbus A320 aircraft, which began its journey at LOWS Salzburg Airport in Austria. The aircraft took off from runway 15, covering a takeoff distance of 1,514 meters, which was 65% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 159 knots, and the local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 17°C and a wind speed of 1 knot from 270°.
After departing Salzburg, the aircraft began its enroute climb, which started 1 mile southwest of the airport and reached an altitude of 29,999 feet above sea level. The climb was completed in 13 minutes, covering a distance of 87 nautical miles. The aircraft then entered a level cruise, which lasted for 2 minutes and covered 30 nautical miles, before beginning its descent to a lower altitude.
The descent started 1 mile northeast of EDMH Gunzenhausen-Reutberg Airfield in Bavaria, Germany, and continued for 18 minutes, covering a distance of 79 nautical miles. The aircraft then entered another level cruise, which lasted for 4 minutes and covered 15 nautical miles, before beginning its final descent to the destination airport.
The final approach to runway 25L at EDDF Frankfurt Airport was made from the east, with the aircraft heading 250° at an altitude of 1,319 feet above ground level. The landing was successful, with the touchdown point being 170 meters beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed was 131 knots, which was within the acceptable range, and the touchdown rate was fair at -222 feet per minute.
The total landing distance was 1,544 meters, which was 39% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, and the aircraft taxied to the parking area in 5 minutes, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 231 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 55 minutes. The aircraft used 2,687 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Airbus A320 successfully landed on runway 25L at Frankfurt Airport (EDDF) with a score of 97.3%. The aircraft was approaching the runway from the east, heading 250.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,319 feet above ground level (agl). The final approach was conducted with a runway length of 3,984 meters, which provided a sufficient margin for the aircraft to land safely.
Upon reaching the threshold, the aircraft's height was slightly above the target, but the threshold speed was within the acceptable range at 139 knots. The touchdown point was located 170 meters beyond the designated touchdown zone, which is a relatively minor deviation. The touchdown speed of 131 knots was also within the acceptable range, indicating a smooth and controlled descent.
However, the touchdown rate of -222 feet per minute (fpm) was considered fair, suggesting that the aircraft could have maintained a more gradual descent. Nevertheless, the runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the aircraft was properly aligned with the runway centerline.
The local weather conditions were favorable for landing, with a temperature of 15°C and a gentle headwind of 1 knot from 270°. The crosswind component was negligible, at 0 knots. The total landing distance of 1,544 meters was 39% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight.
During the rollout, the aircraft maintained perfect alignment with the runway centerline, indicating a smooth and controlled deceleration. Overall, the landing was considered successful, with the aircraft touching down safely and rolling out without any issues. The score of 97.3% reflects the minor deviations from the ideal landing parameters, but the aircraft's performance was still within acceptable limits.
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