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Reduce power earlier on approach to be at 133 kt by the stabilisation gate, not just by the threshold.
What happened: The approach was too fast at the stabilisation gate, crossing the threshold at 136 kt against a VREF of 133 kt.
Watch for: Airspeed indicator against 133 kt at the stabilisation gate.
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Preparing for a stable approach will give you time to decide on whether to attempt the landing or going around. Too much altitude with a high sink rate will result in carrying too much speed onto the runway. Configuring flaps and the gear late also won't help the speed decay.
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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.
At the 1,000 ft gate: speed 38 kt FAST on the reference speed of 133 kt.
At the 500 ft gate: speed 22 kt FAST on the reference speed of 133 kt.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 5,343 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,343 ft of the 13,436 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,624 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from John Wayne Orange County International Airport (KSNA), the Airbus A319 began its journey with a taxiing period of 8 minutes, covering less than 1 nautical mile to reach the runway. The departure roll commenced on runway 20R, with the aircraft lifting off at a speed of 145 knots after a takeoff distance of 4,275 feet, which accounted for 75% of the runway length. The local weather conditions at the time of departure featured a temperature of 71°F, with a wind speed of 7 knots at 213°, resulting in a 1-knot crosswind and a 7-knot headwind.
As the aircraft climbed to its enroute cruise altitude, it began its ascent 1 mile northeast of Costa Mesa, California, and reached a maximum altitude of 36,661 feet above sea level after a climb of 35,672 feet in 20 minutes, covering 144 nautical miles. The enroute level cruise phase started 9 miles northeast of L64 Desert Center, California, and lasted for 90 minutes, covering 793 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its descent 11 miles southeast of TT50 Daniel HQ/Pease Valley Airstrip, Crowell, Texas, and descended from 36,997 feet to 5,200 feet above sea level in 18 minutes, covering 120 nautical miles. The aircraft continued to execute level cruise phases and descents, eventually beginning its final approach to runway 18R at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (KDFW) from the north.
The final approach to runway 18R was executed with a heading of 180.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,362 feet above ground level. The aircraft landed on the runway, with a touchdown point 226 feet beyond the touchdown zone, and a touchdown speed of 128 knots, which was slightly above the target speed. The touchdown rate was smooth at -134 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The total landing distance was 5,045 feet, accounting for 38% of the runway length. After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area in 2 minutes, covering less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 1,085 nautical miles, with a flight time of 147 minutes and a fuel consumption of 11,117 pounds.
The aircraft touched down on runway 18R at KDFW Dallas Fort Worth International Airport with a smooth touchdown rate of -134 fpm, indicating a well-executed landing. The touchdown speed of 128 kt was slightly above the target, but still within acceptable limits. The touchdown point was 226 ft beyond the touchdown zone, which was a minor deviation from the ideal landing spot. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft centered on the runway.
Following touchdown, the aircraft began its rollout, maintaining excellent centerline alignment throughout. The total landing distance of 5,045 ft was 38% of the runway length, which was within the expected range. The threshold speed was slightly above target at 136 kt, but this did not significantly impact the overall performance of the landing. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 84 °F and a headwind of 8 kt, contributed to a relatively straightforward landing.
The overall score for this landing was 99.7%, reflecting the high level of proficiency demonstrated by the crew. The approach quality was good, with a stable and controlled descent to the runway. The landing was characterized by a smooth touchdown rate, perfect runway alignment, and a well-executed rollout. These factors combined to produce a safe and efficient landing, with the aircraft coming to a stop within a reasonable distance from the runway threshold.
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