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Hold the approach aim point and let the aircraft settle onto 457 m instead of holding it off in the flare.
What happened: Touchdown point came 92 m past the target, landing at 549 m against the 457 m aim point, with threshold speed and the flare both within limits.
Watch for: Touchdown distance marker: 457 m from the threshold.
Ground effect becomes significant below about one wingspan of height. A Cessna 172, with a 36 ft span, enters ground effect at flare height - the float it feels in the hold-off is ground effect arriving on cue. An A320, with a span around 117 ft, has been in ground effect since before the threshold and there is no sudden cushion to feel, only a gradual reduction in induced drag that lengthens any float you allow.
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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 1,979 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,979 m of the 2,708 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 549 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport, the Airbus A320 began its journey with a taxiing period of 8 minutes, covering 2 nautical miles to reach the runway. The departure roll commenced on runway 10, with the aircraft lifting off at a speed of 154 knots after a takeoff distance of 1,410 meters, which accounted for 47% of the runway length. The local weather conditions at the time of departure featured a temperature of 24°C, with a 12-knot headwind blowing from a direction of 99°.
As the aircraft climbed to its cruising altitude, it traversed a distance of 129 nautical miles in 20 minutes, ascending from 1,022 feet above sea level to 36,007 feet. The enroute climb phase concluded overhead Alicante, marking the beginning of the level cruise phase. The aircraft maintained a steady altitude for 70 minutes, covering 513 nautical miles before commencing its descent. The initial descent phase, which lasted 14 minutes, saw the aircraft descend from 36,016 feet to 12,800 feet, covering 96 nautical miles. The subsequent level cruise phases, each lasting only a few minutes, were interspersed with further descent phases, ultimately leading to the final approach to runway 27R at Charles de Gaulle International Airport.
The Airbus A320 touched down on runway 27R at a speed of 132 knots, with a touchdown point located 140 meters beyond the touchdown zone. The total landing distance of 1,905 meters accounted for 71% of the runway length. Following a smooth rollout, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, concluding its journey of 834 nautical miles, which had taken 133 minutes and utilized 5,094 kilograms of fuel. The flight's performance was characterized by a series of efficient climbs and descents, ultimately resulting in a successful landing at the destination airport.
The final approach to runway 27R at LFPG Charles de Gaulle International Airport was executed from the east, heading 265.0° at 4 nm and 1,372 ft above ground level. The approach quality was excellent, with a good threshold height and a threshold speed of 136 kt, well within the acceptable range. The aircraft maintained a steady descent, with a touchdown speed of 132 kt, slightly above the ideal value but still within the safe limits.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft exhibited a good touchdown rate of -194 fpm, indicating a controlled and stable landing. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft centered on the runway. The touchdown point was 140 m beyond the touchdown zone, which is a relatively minor deviation. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 21 °C and a wind of 11 kt at 80°, contributed to a relatively smooth landing.
The total landing distance of 1,905 m was 71% of the runway length, indicating a satisfactory rollout performance. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, with the aircraft maintaining its centerline alignment throughout the rollout phase. Overall, the landing was executed to a high standard, with a score of 97.7% reflecting the crew's excellent performance.
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