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Begin raising the nose earlier, as soon as you reach 11 ft, rather than waiting until closer to the runway.
What happened: The flare began at 1.9 ft, 9.4 ft later than the normal band, leaving little time to arrest the sink. A late flare like this usually carries through to a firmer-than-normal touchdown.
Watch for: Radio altimeter against the normal flare band, calling the flare at 11 ft.
A good takeoff has a defined shape. It also has a defined end. For an airliner that's thrust reduction and acceleration, commonly somewhere around 1,000 to 1,500 ft above the airfield depending on the operator, while for a light aircraft it's established at Vy with the flaps on schedule. Most simmers have no defined end to their takeoff, which is exactly why it never gets judged.
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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 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,902 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 518 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a taxiing period from the parking to the runway, which took 3 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, an A320-214SL, then departed from runway 20R at KSNA John Wayne Orange County International Airport. The takeoff distance was 1,417 meters, which accounted for 82% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 155 knots.
As the aircraft climbed out of the airport, it began its enroute climb 1 mile southwest of KSNA John Wayne Orange County International Airport. The climb started from an altitude of 970 feet above sea level and reached a maximum altitude of 39,024 feet above sea level, an increase of 38,054 feet in 21 minutes, covering a distance of 115 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise started 4 miles northeast of 73CL Julian Hinds Pump Plant Airstrip Hayfield, California, and lasted for 125 minutes, covering a distance of 937 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its enroute descent 4 miles west of Florence, Kansas, and descended from 39,020 feet above sea level to 11,978 feet above sea level, a decrease of 27,042 feet in 12 minutes, covering a distance of 83 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise started again 1 mile northwest of 0KS4 Norris Airport Lawrence, Kansas, and lasted for 2 minutes, covering a distance of 10 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its final descent 1 mile southeast of Lawrence, Kansas, and descended from 11,992 feet above sea level to 2,242 feet above sea level, a decrease of 9,750 feet in 10 minutes, covering a distance of 36 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 19L at KMCI Kansas City International Airport was made from the north, heading 193.0 degrees at 4 nautical miles and 1,212 feet above ground level. The landing was made on runway 19L, which had a length of 2,902 meters. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was slightly below target at 128 knots.
The touchdown point was 103 meters beyond the touchdown zone, and the touchdown speed was 125 knots, which was good. The touchdown rate was smooth at -116 feet per minute. The runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 5.3 meters from the centerline. The local weather at the time of landing was 26 degrees Celsius.
The total landing distance was 1,408 meters, which accounted for 49% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was very good. The taxiing period from the runway to the parking took 3 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 1,188 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 179 minutes. The aircraft used 5,631 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The aircraft in question, an A320-214SL, successfully landed at Kansas City International Airport (KMCI) on runway 19L. The final approach was initiated from the north, heading 193.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,212 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft demonstrated a high level of proficiency, achieving a score of 96.4%.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down slightly beyond the designated touchdown zone, 103 meters past the threshold. However, the touchdown speed of 125 knots was within the acceptable range, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The touchdown rate of -116 feet per minute (fpm) was also satisfactory, suggesting a gentle and stable landing.
One notable aspect of the landing was the slight misalignment of the runway touchdown position, deviating by 5.3 meters from the centerline. This deviation, although minor, highlights the importance of precise navigation and control during the final stages of the approach.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 26°C. This pleasant weather likely contributed to the smooth and controlled nature of the landing.
The total landing distance of 1,408 meters was 49% of the available runway length, indicating a relatively short landing roll. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control and stability during the post-landing phase.
Overall, the landing of the A320-214SL at KMCI was a successful and well-executed operation, showcasing the aircraft's capabilities and the pilot's expertise.
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