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Departure
Lower the nose and add power to raise climb speed to 170 kt.
What happened: Climb speed was 151 kt against a target of 170 kt, running 19 kt slow through the climb.
Watch for: Airspeed indicator against the climb target of 170 kt.
Arrival
In the last part of the flare, hold a little more back pressure to fully arrest the sink before the mains touch down.
What happened: Threshold speed and height were within limits, and the flare began on time and arrested the sink normally; even so, the touchdown rate was 219 fpm, a firm touchdown.
Watch for: Vertical speed indicator: a smooth, gentle rate at touchdown
There are several things that can go wrong during the flare, carrying too much speed over the threshold, starting the flare at the wrong height and inconsistent flight control inputs, all contribute to a poor flare resulting in a hard touchdown or a float down the runway.
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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.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 3,596 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 551 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
LOWI Innsbruck Airport's runway 08 was cleared for departure, and the Airbus A320 began its taxiing process, taking 6 minutes to cover 1 nautical mile to the runway. At 30 °C and with a gentle headwind of 6 kt, the aircraft took off, utilizing 68% of the 1,277-meter runway to reach liftoff speed of 152 kt. The climb phase commenced overhead Innsbruck, with the aircraft ascending from 2,851 ft to 26,831 ft in 17 minutes, covering 113 nautical miles and increasing its altitude by 23,980 ft.
The enroute climb phase was followed by a brief level cruise over Scharnstein, lasting 2 minutes and covering 13 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its descent, initially from 27,007 ft to 5,002 ft in 21 minutes, covering 134 nautical miles and decreasing its altitude by 22,006 ft. A second level cruise phase was initiated 1 mile west of Bad Pirawarth, lasting 2 minutes and covering 6 nautical miles. The final descent phase took place 2 miles north west of Wolkersdorf im Weinviertel, with the aircraft descending from 5,009 ft to 1,894 ft in 4 minutes, covering 14 nautical miles.
The Airbus A320 then began its final approach to runway 16 at LOWW Vienna International Airport, aligning with the runway at 4 nautical miles and 1,287 ft above ground level. The aircraft touched down 137 meters beyond the touchdown zone, with a touchdown speed of 135 kt and a smooth touchdown rate of -148 fpm. The total landing distance was 1,213 meters, utilizing 34% of the 3,600-meter runway. Following a perfect runway rollout alignment, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, taking 5 minutes to cover 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 288 nautical miles, taking 60 minutes and consuming 2,844 kg of fuel.
The aircraft touched down on runway 16 at LOWW Vienna International Airport with a smooth touchdown rate of -148 fpm, indicating a well-executed landing. The threshold speed of 141 kt was within acceptable limits, demonstrating good control and management of the aircraft's descent. However, the touchdown speed of 135 kt was slightly above the optimal range, which may have contributed to a slightly longer landing distance.
The approach quality was excellent, with a good threshold height and a very good runway touchdown alignment. The aircraft's centreline alignment during rollout was perfect, showcasing the pilot's skill and attention to detail. The landing distance of 1,213 m, which accounted for 34% of the runway length, was within acceptable limits. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 36 °C and a headwind of 13 kt, presented a challenging environment for the landing, but the pilot's performance remained unaffected.
The overall score for this landing was 98.8%, reflecting the high level of proficiency demonstrated by the pilot. The approach and touchdown phases were executed flawlessly, with a smooth touchdown rate and good centreline alignment during rollout. The only area for improvement was the slightly fast touchdown speed, which may be addressed through further training and practice.
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