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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 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 8,405 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 982 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with the Airbus A321 taxiing from the parking area to the runway at Luis Munoz Marin International Airport, taking 7 minutes and covering a distance of 1 nautical mile. Departure roll occurred on runway 08, with the aircraft taking off after covering 6,518 feet, which was 68% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 167 knots.
As the aircraft climbed, it started at an altitude of 968 feet above sea level and reached a maximum altitude of 36,011 feet, an increase of 35,042 feet in 29 minutes, covering a distance of 188 nautical miles. The climb began approximately 1 mile northeast of the airport. The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a temperature of 83 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 0 knots at 144 degrees.
After reaching the cruising altitude, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which started approximately 76 miles northeast of Samana, Dominican Republic. This phase lasted for 85 minutes, covering a distance of 591 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its descent, which started approximately 27 miles southwest of Andros Town Airport, Andros Island, Bahamas. The descent from 36,007 feet to 4,233 feet took 21 minutes, covering a distance of 124 nautical miles.
The aircraft then entered another level cruise phase, which started approximately 8 miles southeast of Key Biscayne, Florida. This phase lasted for 3 minutes, covering a distance of 16 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its descent again, which started approximately 18 miles east of Key Biscayne. The descent from 3,569 feet to 3,009 feet took 2 minutes, covering a distance of 6 nautical miles.
The aircraft then entered another level cruise phase, which started approximately 14 miles southeast of Key Biscayne. This phase lasted for 5 minutes, covering a distance of 15 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its descent once more, which started approximately 1 mile north of Key Biscayne. The descent from 2,496 feet to 1,254 feet took 2 minutes, covering a distance of 4 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 30 at Miami International Airport was made from the southeast, heading 300.0 degrees at an altitude of 1,234 feet above ground level. The aircraft landed on the runway, which was 8,405 feet long, with a threshold speed slightly above the target at 148 knots. The touchdown distance was good at 990 feet, and the touchdown speed was a little fast at 143 knots. The touchdown rate was firm at -322 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 52 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 11 knots at 315 degrees. The crosswind was 3 knots, and the headwind was 10 knots. The total landing distance was 4,057 feet, which was 48% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was perfect.
After landing, the aircraft taxiied to the parking area, taking 4 minutes and covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 952 nautical miles, taking 159 minutes, and the aircraft used 17,732 pounds of fuel.
The Airbus A321 successfully landed at Miami International Airport (KMIA) on runway 30, achieving a high score of 98.8%. The aircraft approached the runway from the southeast, heading 300.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,234 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot maintained a good threshold height, which is a critical aspect of a safe landing.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's threshold speed was slightly above the target speed of 147 kt, registering at 148 kt. However, the touchdown distance of 990 feet was within acceptable limits, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The touchdown speed of 143 kt was a bit faster than desired, but the firm touchdown rate of -322 feet per minute (fpm) suggests that the pilot maintained control of the aircraft.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 52°F and a wind speed of 11 kt from 315°. This resulted in a crosswind of 3 kt and a headwind of 10 kt, which the pilot effectively managed during the landing. The total landing distance of 4,057 feet was 48% of the runway length, indicating a relatively short landing roll.
The runway rollout alignment was perfect, demonstrating the pilot's skill and control during the landing phase. Overall, the landing was executed smoothly and safely, with the aircraft coming to a stop within a short distance of the runway threshold. The high score achieved by the pilot reflects their expertise and adherence to standard operating procedures.
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