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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 2,914 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 707 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight on the Airbus A320 began with a 7-minute taxi from the parking area to the runway at LFLL Saint Exupery. The departure took place from runway 35L, with a takeoff distance of 1,236 meters, covering 31% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 162 knots, with local weather showing a temperature of 16°C and wind speeds of 8 knots at 0°, resulting in a crosswind of 1 knot and headwind of 8 knots.
The enroute climb started over LFLL Saint Exupery Lyon, climbing from 1,801 feet to 29,885 feet, an increase of 28,084 feet in 16 minutes, covering 97 nautical miles. The level cruise began 1 mile north of Caderousse and lasted 14 minutes, covering 104 nautical miles.
The descent portion of the flight started 35 miles east of Cadaques in Catalunya, Spain. The aircraft descended from 30,127 feet to 4,086 feet, a decrease of 26,041 feet in 23 minutes, covering 119 nautical miles. Another level cruise segment began 5 miles south of Castelldefels and lasted 7 minutes, covering 21 nautical miles.
Subsequent descents and level cruises followed in various locations in Catalunya, Spain, with each segment lasting a few minutes and covering a short distance.
The landing took place on runway 06L at LEBL El Prat, with a runway length of 2,914 meters. The aircraft touched down 706 meters from the threshold at a speed of 118 knots, with a descent rate of -474 feet per minute. The local weather at landing included a temperature of 23°C and wind speeds of 13 knots at 140°, resulting in a crosswind of 12 knots and headwind of 3 knots. The total landing distance was 1,191 meters, covering 41% of the runway.
After landing, a 4-minute taxi took the aircraft from the runway to the parking area. The total flight distance was 378 nautical miles, taking 383 minutes and utilizing 3,480 kilograms of fuel.
Overall, your aircraft landing score of 80.5% indicates a solid performance with some room for improvement. Let's break down your approach and landing phases to identify areas where you excelled and where you can focus on for enhancement.
During the Approach Phase, your glideslope alignment was excellent, and you were slightly below the target speed, which is a positive indicator of your ability to maintain proper vertical and horizontal alignment with the runway. This demonstrates good precision and control during the descent towards the runway.
In the Landing Phase, you maintained a good threshold height, but there was a noticeable issue with the landing flare. The landing flare is crucial for ensuring a smooth touchdown and helps reduce the impact force on the landing gear. Improving your flare technique can lead to smoother landings and reduced wear and tear on the aircraft.
Moving on to the Touchdown Phase, the touchdown rate was very hard, indicating that the aircraft made a forceful contact with the runway. This can potentially lead to damage to the landing gear and requires immediate attention to prevent any safety hazards. Additionally, the touchdown point being 287 meters beyond the touchdown zone and runway touchdown position 8.8 meters from the centerline suggest a need for better alignment and judgment during the final phase of landing.
Despite the challenges in the Touchdown Phase, you managed to land with a 12 knot crosswind, which is commendable. Crosswind landings require skill and finesse to maintain control of the aircraft and ensure a safe touchdown. Keep practicing and refining your crosswind landing techniques to enhance your capabilities in challenging conditions.
Finally, in the Rollout Phase, the runway alignment was 28.9 meters from the centerline. Maintaining proper alignment during rollout is essential for taxiing off the runway safely and efficiently. Pay attention to your alignment cues and make adjustments as needed to ensure you stay on the centerline.
Overall, your performance showed strengths in glideslope alignment, crosswind landing, and speed control. Focus on improving your landing flare, touchdown technique, and alignment for a more consistent and safe landing experience. Keep up the good work and continue to practice and refine your skills to become an even better pilot.
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