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Departure
Ease the back pressure on the yoke after rotation so the pitch change is smoother and g force stays lower.
What happened: During the initial climb the average g force reached 1.3 g, a high value for that phase.
Watch for: G meter: smooth, steady value in the normal climb band
Arrival
Close the throttles earlier on final so you cross the threshold at 132 kt rather than carrying excess speed.
What happened: The aircraft crossed the threshold at 145 kt, 13 kt above the 132 kt target, and the nose was then only raised 1.3° in the flare, taking out little of the sink. Crossing the threshold fast like this usually carries extra energy into a flare that barely arrests the sink, and that combination usually ends in a firm touchdown.
Watch for: Airspeed indicator: 132 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.
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.
At the 1,000 ft gate: speed 30 kt FAST on the reference speed of 132 kt.
At the 500 ft gate: speed 22 kt FAST on the reference speed of 132 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 1,644 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 483 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Dortmund Airport, the Airbus A321 began its journey with a taxiing period of 6 minutes, covering 1 nautical mile to reach the runway. With a local temperature of 17 °C and a 20-knot headwind, the aircraft took off from runway 06, covering a distance of 616 meters, which accounted for 44% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 152 knots, and the aircraft quickly gained altitude, climbing from 1,357 feet above sea level to 31,017 feet in 16 minutes, covering 97 nautical miles.
As the aircraft continued its enroute climb, it reached a cruising altitude of 31,572 feet, before making a brief descent to 31,017 feet. The aircraft then leveled off at 31,017 feet for 3 minutes, covering 25 nautical miles, before making another climb to 37,009 feet in 5 minutes, covering 36 nautical miles. The aircraft then entered a prolonged level cruise, lasting 25 minutes, covering 182 nautical miles, before beginning its descent to 6,607 feet. The aircraft continued to descend, reaching 1,663 feet, before making a final approach to runway 08 at Jersey Airport. The landing was successful, with a touchdown speed of 134 knots and a firm touchdown rate of -383 feet per minute.
The total landing distance was 857 meters, accounting for 55% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was very good, and the aircraft taxied to the parking area in 2 minutes, covering less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 460 nautical miles, taking 79 minutes, and the aircraft used 3,743 kilograms of fuel. The local temperature at the time of landing was 12 °C, with a 30-knot wind at 50 degrees, resulting in a 16-knot crosswind and a 25-knot headwind.
The aircraft touched down on runway 08 at EGJJ Jersey Airport with a firm touchdown rate of -383 fpm, slightly above the target rate. The touchdown speed of 134 kt was also a little faster than desired, but the pilot maintained control throughout the landing. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was well above the target at 146 kt, indicating a stable approach.
The touchdown point was 65 m beyond the touchdown zone, which is a relatively minor deviation. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft centered on the runway. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 12 °C and a crosswind of 16 kt, presented a moderate challenge to the pilot. However, the pilot successfully managed the aircraft, taking advantage of the 25 kt headwind to reduce the landing distance.
The total landing distance of 857 m was 55% of the runway length, indicating a relatively short landing. The runway rollout alignment was very good, with the aircraft remaining centered on the runway throughout the rollout phase. Overall, the landing was considered to be of high quality, with a score of 95.2%. The pilot's ability to manage the aircraft in challenging weather conditions and maintain control throughout the landing was particularly impressive.
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