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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 seven checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,544 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,544 m of the 2,441 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 670 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport, the Airbus A321 began its journey by taxiing from the parking area to the runway, a process that took 6 minutes and covered a distance of 1 nautical mile. As the aircraft reached the runway threshold, it initiated its departure roll on runway 33, accelerating to a liftoff speed of 151 knots. The takeoff distance of 1,248 meters accounted for 39% of the runway length, with a local temperature of 8°C and a gentle headwind of 2 knots contributing to the smooth departure.
As the aircraft climbed to its initial cruising altitude, it began its enroute climb from 1,005 feet above sea level to 32,010 feet, a vertical increase of 31,005 feet in 17 minutes, covering a distance of 97 nautical miles. The climb was followed by a brief level cruise phase, lasting 3 minutes and covering 23 nautical miles, before the aircraft initiated another climb phase, this time from 32,121 feet to 35,994 feet, an increase of 3,873 feet in 3 minutes, covering 22 nautical miles. The aircraft then entered a prolonged level cruise phase, lasting 34 minutes and covering 220 nautical miles, before beginning its descent towards Bergen Airport, Flesland. The descent phase, which started 3 miles north-east of Judaberg, Norway, saw the aircraft descend from 35,145 feet to 6,001 feet in 14 minutes, covering 82 nautical miles.
As the aircraft approached Bergen Airport, Flesland, it initiated its final approach to runway 17 from the north, aligning itself with the runway at 4 nautical miles and 1,440 feet above ground level. The landing was executed with a threshold speed slightly above the target at 145 knots, and the touchdown point was 253 meters beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed of 135 knots was a little fast, but the touchdown rate of -255 feet per minute was fair. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, and the runway rollout alignment was perfect. The total landing distance of 1,462 meters accounted for 60% of the runway length. After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, a process that took 1 minute and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 486 nautical miles, taking 90 minutes, and the aircraft used 4,381 kilograms of fuel during the journey.
The final approach to runway 17 at ENBR Bergen Airport, Flesland, was conducted from the north, aligning with the heading of 171.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,440 feet above ground level. The approach quality was satisfactory, with a good threshold height achieved. However, the threshold speed was slightly above the target, reaching 145 knots.
As the aircraft touched down on the runway, the touchdown point was located 253 meters beyond the touchdown zone, indicating a slight overrun. The touchdown speed of 135 knots was a little fast, and the touchdown rate of -255 feet per minute was fair. Notwithstanding these minor deviations, the runway touchdown alignment was very good, demonstrating precise control and coordination. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 3°C and a headwind of 27 knots, contributed to a smooth and stable approach.
The total landing distance of 1,462 meters was 60% of the runway length, indicating a satisfactory performance. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, showcasing the pilot's ability to maintain control and stability during the critical phase of the landing. Overall, the landing was scored 96.2%, reflecting a high level of proficiency and adherence to standard operating procedures.
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