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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.
Two stabilised approach gates, each with five checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
At the 1,000 ft gate: sink rate above what the glideslope needed.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,753 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 283 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight begun with the Airbus A320 taxiing from the parking area to the runway, taking 8 minutes and covering approximately 1 nautical mile. The departure took off from runway 26L at EDDM Munich Airport, which is located in Germany. The runway length at this location is substantial enough for the aircraft to take off, covering 1,569 meters which accounts for only 39% of the runway. At a speed of 164 knots, the aircraft lifted off the ground, showcasing a smooth departure from the initial runway position.
As the aircraft gained altitude, local weather conditions came into play. The temperature in Munich hovered around 19 degrees Celsius, while the wind picked up at 3 knots, primarily blowing in a westerly direction. Given these conditions, the aircraft experienced a negligible crosswind of 2 knots but faced a moderate headwind of the same velocity. This crosswind component did not hinder the aircraft's performance significantly during takeoff.
The enroute climb from Munich took place immediately, starting when the aircraft reached an elevation of 2,465 feet above sea level (asl) over Hallbergmoos, a location in Bavaria, Germany. As the aircraft ascended, it covered a vast distance of 176 nautical miles over 22 minutes, increasing its altitude to 36,496 feet asl. This notable climb indicates the aircraft's capacity for quick ascent, showcasing its aerodynamic capabilities.
Subsequently, the climb level stabilized when the aircraft reached an operating altitude of 36,496 feet asl over Psata, which is situated in Obcina Domzale, Slovenia. At this point, the aircraft entered a steady level cruise phase that lasted 24 minutes, covering an impressive distance of 258 nautical miles within this time frame.
Before descending to its destination, the aircraft underwent a slight change in altitude when it crossed a location 4 miles north-east of Trebinje, a location within Republika Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Although this descent had a moderate decrease of mere 523 feet asl in only 2 minutes, the flight path covered a distance of 13 nautical miles.
Later in the mission, another enroute level cruise phase ensued 5 miles north-west of Risan in Kotor, Montenegro. During this phase, the aircraft levelled off at its current altitude for 2 minutes, before embarking on another descent, this time from an altitude of 36,400 feet asl to 1,630 feet asl over Skaljari in Kotor, Montenegro. This significant descent, spanning a 34,770 feet decrease in altitude within 17 minutes, covered 75 nautical miles in distance.
The final phase of the flight involved the aircraft approaching Runway 35 at the LATI Tirana International Airport, a significant infrastructure in the region. As the aircraft descended to its target altitude of 1,499 feet above ground level, heading in a southerly direction from a distance of 4 nautical miles at an azimuth of 354.0°, the ground wind was still present with a negligible tailwind component of 2 knots.
Upon completion of this descent phase, the aircraft successfully landed on Runway 35, which has a length of 2,753 meters. At this landing point, the threshold altitude was maintained at an ideal level, and the threshold speed was reached within the predetermined range of 140 knots. However, the touch-down speed was recorded at 140 knots, slightly higher than the ideal speed, resulting in a heavier touch-down rate of -757 feet per minute. This slightly adverse rate was due to excess speed during the runway touchdown.
Despite this minor flaw, the flight continued smoothly. The total landing distance was recorded at 855 meters, accounting for approximately 31% of the runway. In addition, the runway alignment during rollout was only slightly misaligned by 11
The Airbus A320 has successfully completed its landing at LATI Tirana International Airport, Mother Teresa. The aircraft navigated towards the runway with a final approach from the south at a heading of 354.0°, maintaining a safe altitude of 4 nautical miles (nm) and 1,499 feet above ground level (agl).
As the aircraft began its final descent towards runway 35, it achieved a good threshold height, a key factor in ensuring a safe and controlled landing. The threshold speed was also satisfactory at 140 knots (kt), demonstrating the pilot's expertise in managing the aircraft's speed during the critical phase of landing. The touchdown distance of 281 meters was also satisfactory, but the aircraft touched down at a speed of 140 kt, which is slightly higher than the recommended rate.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft experienced a very heavy rate of descent, recorded at -757 feet per minute (fpm). However, despite this initial rapid deceleration, the runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating excellent control and stability. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 20°C and gentle wind of 3 knots at 225°, contributed to the favorable landing conditions.
The total landing distance of 855 meters was 31% of the runway's 2,753 meters, indicating a satisfactory braking performance. However, despite an overall good landing, the runway rollout alignment was slightly misaligned by 11.7 meters from the centerline. This minor deviation from the ideal alignment is a notable observation that warrants attention in subsequent training and evaluation sessions.
Overall, this landing event showcases the Airbus A320's impressive capability to navigate challenging terrain and weather conditions while maintaining a high level of safety and precision.
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