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Reduce power earlier on approach to be at 134 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 132 kt against a VREF of 134 kt.
Watch for: Airspeed indicator against 134 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 40 kt FAST on the reference speed of 134 kt.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 10,876 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,264 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Aircraft departed from Zürich Airport (LSZH) on runway 28, commencing its takeoff roll. The aircraft accelerated to a liftoff speed of 157 kt, clearing the ground at 5,673 ft, which represented 70% of the available runway length. The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 68 °F and a light wind of 2 kt from 359°, resulting in a negligible crosswind component.
As the aircraft climbed to cruising altitude, it passed overhead Rumlang, Switzerland, and continued to ascend to 37,009 ft. This phase of the flight covered 120 nm and took 19 minutes, representing a significant increase in altitude. Following a 50-minute cruise phase, during which the aircraft maintained a steady altitude of 37,009 ft and covered 341 nm, the crew initiated the descent phase. The aircraft began its descent 56 miles southeast of Tossa de Mar, Spain, and gradually lost altitude to 1,359 ft, a decrease of 35,662 ft, in 24 minutes. The final approach to runway 06L at Palma de Mallorca Airport (LEPA) was conducted from the southwest, with the aircraft aligning perfectly with the runway threshold.
The aircraft touched down on runway 06L at a speed of 124 kt, with a touchdown distance of 1,265 ft, representing 42% of the available runway length. The touchdown rate was fair at -229 fpm, but the runway touchdown alignment was very good. Following a smooth rollout, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, taking 7 minutes to cover 1 nm. The total flight distance was 598 nm, with a total flight time of 1 hour and 47 minutes, and the aircraft consumed 8,614 lbs of fuel during the journey.
The aircraft touched down on runway 06L at LEPA Palma de Mallorca Airport with a satisfactory approach quality, demonstrating good control and precision throughout the descent. The final approach was initiated from the south west, heading 59.0° at 4 nm and 1,335 ft above ground level, with the runway threshold height being well maintained. The threshold speed of 132 kt was achieved, indicating a smooth and controlled touchdown.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft exhibited good characteristics, with a touchdown speed of 124 kt and a distance of 1,265 ft. However, the touchdown rate of -229 fpm was slightly higher than ideal, suggesting a slight loss of control during the final stages of the landing. Despite this, the runway touchdown alignment was very good, with the aircraft remaining centered on the runway. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 75 °F and a gentle headwind of 3 kt, contributed to a relatively straightforward landing.
The aircraft's rollout was executed perfectly, with the aircraft remaining aligned with the runway centerline throughout. The total landing distance of 4,544 ft, which accounted for 42% of the runway length, was within acceptable limits. Overall, the landing was deemed a success, with a score of 99.7% reflecting the high level of proficiency demonstrated by the pilot.
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