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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 1,717 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,717 m of the 2,447 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 637 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the Airbus A319 began with a 9-minute taxi from the parking area to the runway at EDDF Frankfurt Airport. The departure roll on runway 25C covered 1,672 meters, which was 42% of the total runway length. The liftoff speed was 168 knots. The local weather at the time of departure was 7°C with a 3 knot wind coming from 145°, resulting in a 3 knot crosswind and 1 knot tailwind.
The enroute climb started 1 mile south of Kelsterbach, climbing from 1,347 feet above sea level to 33,734 feet, an increase of 32,386 feet in 19 minutes and covering 112 nautical miles. The level cruise portion of the flight began 1 mile north of Sankt Georgen im Schwarzwald and lasted 9 minutes, covering 66 nm.
The enroute descent began overhead Goldau, descending from 33,292 feet to 19,150 feet, a decrease of 14,142 feet in 9 minutes and covering 55 nm. Another short level cruise segment took place 2 miles west of Brissago, lasting 2 minutes and covering 12 nm.
The final descent began over Ferrera di Varese, descending from 18,485 feet to 2,101 feet, a decrease of 16,384 feet in 16 minutes and covering 40 nm. The landing took place on runway 36 at LIML Milano Linate Airport, with a runway length of 2,447 meters. The aircraft touched down 638 meters from the threshold at a speed of 120 knots and a VSI of -578 ft/m. The total landing distance was 1,630 meters, which was 67% of the runway.
After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, taking 4 minutes to cover less than 1 nm. The total flight distance was 294 nm, with a total flight time of 77 minutes. The flight used 2,434 kg of fuel.
First off, congratulations on achieving a 90.0% aircraft landing score! That's a great accomplishment, but let's dive into a detailed analysis of the different phases of the landing to see where improvements can be made.
In the Approach Phase, it's noted that you had excellent glideslope alignment, which is a key factor in a successful landing. This indicates that your aircraft was descending towards the runway at the correct angle, helping to set you up for a smooth touchdown. Keep up the good work in maintaining precise glideslope alignment.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, it's mentioned that you had good threshold height, which is important for hitting the runway in the right spot. However, there is room for improvement in your landing flare. A poor landing flare can result in a harder touchdown, so focusing on this aspect of your landing technique could help improve your overall score.
Next, in the Touchdown Phase, it's noted that your touchdown rate was heavy. This could indicate that you touched down with too much force, which can put stress on the aircraft and lead to a less smooth landing. On the positive side, your speed was on target, showing that you were able to control your approach speed effectively. However, landing 215 meters beyond the touchdown zone is a significant distance and could potentially be a safety concern. It's important to aim for a more precise touchdown point in order to enhance the safety and efficiency of your landings.
In addition, landing with a 3 knot tailwind is a noteworthy concern. Tailwinds can affect the way an aircraft behaves during landing and can make it more challenging to touch down smoothly. It's crucial to always land into the wind when possible, as it can help improve stability and control during the landing process.
Finally, in the Rollout Phase, the fact that your runway alignment was 7.6 meters from the centerline is a key area for improvement. Maintaining proper runway alignment is essential for a safe landing, as it helps ensure that you stay on the correct path down the runway.
Overall, while you achieved a strong landing score, there are definitely areas where you can focus on making improvements. By paying attention to your landing flare, touchdown point accuracy, and runway alignment, you can work towards achieving even higher scores in the future. Keep up the hard work and continue honing your skills to become an even more proficient pilot.
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