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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 1,579 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,579 m of the 3,092 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 361 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Munich Airport's runway 26L was the departure point for the Airbus A321, which began its takeoff roll at 14 °C with a local wind of 9 kt at 290 °. The aircraft lifted off at 162 kt, covering 43% of the 1,720 m runway. As it departed the Bavarian region, the crew initiated the enroute climb phase, which began overhead Hallbergmoos. The aircraft climbed from 2,509 ft asl to 30,001 ft asl in 20 minutes, a vertical gain of 27,492 ft, and covered 141 nm. This phase of the flight was completed in a relatively short period, demonstrating the aircraft's efficient climb capabilities.
Following the enroute climb, the crew transitioned to the level cruise phase, which started overhead Meura in Thuringia. This phase lasted 13 minutes and covered 105 nm, allowing the aircraft to maintain a steady altitude and optimize fuel efficiency. The enroute descent phase began 1 mile south east of Gross Twulpstedt in Lower Saxony, where the aircraft descended from 29,303 ft asl to 1,405 ft asl in 17 minutes, a vertical loss of 27,898 ft, and covered 98 nm. This phase was completed in a relatively short period, indicating the crew's effective use of descent procedures.
The final approach to runway 23 at Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport was initiated from the north east, with the aircraft heading 231.0 ° at 4 nm and 1,357 ft agl. The landing was completed on the 2,790 m runway, with a touchdown distance of 360 m and a touchdown speed of 138 kt, slightly above the target. The touchdown rate was hard at -434 fpm, but the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Following the landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area in 4 minutes, covering 1 nm. The total flight distance was 352 nm, and the aircraft used -3,742 kg of fuel, resulting in a relatively efficient flight.
The aircraft touched down on runway 23 at EDDH Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport with a threshold height that met the desired standards. The approach quality was excellent, with a heading of 231.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,357 feet above ground level. The threshold speed was slightly above the target, registering at 144 knots, but still within acceptable limits. The touchdown distance of 360 meters was good, indicating a well-executed landing.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed was a little fast at 138 knots, and the touchdown rate was hard at -434 feet per minute. However, the runway touchdown alignment was perfect, demonstrating the pilot's skill and control. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 12°C and a gentle headwind of 4 knots, contributed to a smooth landing. The crosswind component was minimal, at 2 knots, further facilitating a stable approach.
The total landing distance of 1,485 meters, which accounted for 53% of the runway length, was within acceptable limits. The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating a controlled and stable descent. Overall, the landing was scored 97.1%, reflecting the pilot's expertise and adherence to standard operating procedures.
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