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Add power on final to hold 134 kt across the threshold.
What happened: The aircraft crossed the threshold at 125 kt, 9 kt below VREF, and low energy like this usually carries through to a firm touchdown at 214 fpm.
Watch for: Airspeed indicator: 134 kt at the threshold
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.
One stabilised approach gate: seven 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. These checks are the approach's score.
At the 500 ft gate: sink rate 1,707 fpm, more than the glideslope needed, centreline 7.3° off, against a 1° limit and speed 57 kt FAST on the reference speed of 134 kt.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,624 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 42 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Düsseldorf Airport, the Airbus A319 began its journey by taxiing from the parking area to the runway, a process that took 12 minutes and covered a distance of 3 nautical miles. Upon reaching runway 23L, the aircraft initiated its departure roll, utilizing 61% of the 1,463-meter runway to achieve liftoff at a speed of 159 knots. The local weather conditions at the time of departure featured a temperature of 23°C, with a gentle headwind of 2 knots and a crosswind of 1 knot.
As the aircraft climbed away from Düsseldorf, it transitioned into an enroute climb, ascending from 1,099 feet above sea level to 37,009 feet in 24 minutes, covering a distance of 143 nautical miles. The climb phase was followed by a prolonged enroute level cruise, which lasted 636 minutes and spanned 1,303 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its descent, initially from 37,030 feet to 8,344 feet in 18 minutes, covering 102 nautical miles. A brief level cruise phase followed, lasting 9 minutes and covering 38 nautical miles. The final descent phase saw the aircraft descend from 8,222 feet to 315 feet in 6 minutes, covering 25 nautical miles.
Upon reaching the Madeira International Airport Cristiano Ronaldo, the Airbus A319 initiated its final approach to runway 05, aligning itself with the runway from the southwest. The landing was executed with a threshold speed of 125 knots and a touchdown speed of 123 knots, resulting in a touchdown distance of 49 meters. The total landing distance was 974 meters, accounting for 39% of the 2,483-meter runway. Following a smooth rollout, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, completing its journey in 264 minutes and consuming 9,373 kilograms of fuel. The total flight distance was 1,618 nautical miles.
The aircraft, an Airbus A319, commenced its final approach to runway 05 at LPMA Madeira International Airport Cristiano Ronaldo from the south west, aligning with the runway at a heading of 44.0° at 1 nm and 134 ft above ground level. The approach quality was excellent, with a good threshold height and a threshold speed of 125 kt, well within the acceptable range. As the aircraft touched down, it did so at a speed of 123 kt, which was also within the desired parameters, and the touchdown distance of 49 m was satisfactory. However, the touchdown rate of -202 fpm was slightly higher than ideal, indicating a slightly steeper descent than intended.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft maintained perfect runway touchdown alignment, a testament to the pilot's skill and attention to detail. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 16 °C and a gentle headwind of 8 kt, contributed to a smooth and controlled landing. The crosswind component of 2 kt was minimal, allowing the pilot to maintain a stable approach path. The total landing distance of 974 m, which accounted for 39% of the runway length, was within the acceptable range.
As the aircraft rolled out, it maintained very good alignment with the centreline, a credit to the pilot's ability to control the aircraft during the critical phases of landing. The overall performance of the landing was exceptional, with a score of 99.8% reflecting the high level of proficiency demonstrated by the pilot. The combination of good approach quality, precise touchdown, and controlled rollout resulted in a safe and efficient landing, showcasing the pilot's expertise and adherence to standard operating procedures.
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