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Work on the flare
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.
One stabilised approach gate: five checks where the approach path is 500 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate was not assessed, because the approach did not join final that far out.
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,910 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 742 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the Airbus A321 from LFBO Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to LEVC Valencia Airport was smoothly conducted with various key points to note. The taxiing from the parking area to the runway at Toulouse-Blagnac Airport took 17 minutes and covered a distance of 3 nm. The departure roll from runway 32L required a takeoff distance of 1,934 m, with liftoff speed recorded at 168 kn. The local weather conditions at departure included a temperature of 14 °C, wind speed of 6 kn at 350 °, with a crosswind of 3 kn and headwind of 6 kn.
The enroute climb initiated over Cornebarrieu in Occitanie, France, saw the aircraft climb from 1,509 ft asl to 32,663 ft asl, an increase of 31,154 ft over 17 minutes, covering a distance of 99 nm. The following enroute level cruise, which commenced 3 miles west of Benavarri / Benabarre in Aragon, Spain, lasted 9 minutes and covered 67 nm. The subsequent enroute descent from 32,698 ft asl to 1,234 ft asl began 1 mile northeast of Valdeltormo in Aragon, Spain, covering 94 nm over 22 minutes.
The final approach to runway 12 at LEVC Valencia Airport was successful, with the aircraft approaching from the west at 3 nm and 1,014 ft agl, landing smoothly on the 2,910 m runway. The threshold height at 70 ft agl was well above the target, with a touchdown speed of 134 kn, a touchdown rate of -291 ft/m, and a slightly misaligned touchdown position by 3.3 m from the centerline. The total landing distance was 1,395 m, accounting for 48% of the runway with a very good runway rollout alignment.
The total flight distance for the journey was 270 nm, taking 63 minutes while consuming 2,835 kg of fuel. The landing was concluded with a 3-minute taxi back to the parking area, covering less than 1 nm. Overall, the flight was conducted efficiently and safely, adhering to standard procedures and protocols along the entire route.
First and foremost, congratulations on achieving an aircraft landing score of 88.7%! This demonstrates a strong overall performance during the landing process.
Let's break down the analysis of each phase of the landing to further understand the areas of improvement.
During the Approach Phase, it is noted that there was a poor descent path above the glideslope limit. Maintaining a stable descent path is crucial for a smooth landing. Additionally, the threshold speed of 141 knots was good, showing good control over the aircraft's speed during approach. To improve your performance in the Approach Phase, focus on maintaining a steady descent path within the glideslope limit to ensure a precise and well-executed approach.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, it is observed that the threshold height of 70 feet above ground level was well above the target. This suggests a need for better altitude management during the landing approach. Furthermore, a very poor landing flare was noted. Improving the landing flare technique can lead to a smoother touchdown and reduce the chances of a hard landing. Consider practicing and refining your landing flare to achieve a more consistent and controlled landing.
In the Touchdown Phase, the touchdown rate of -291 feet per minute was fair, indicating a moderate landing impact. The touchdown speed of 134 knots was good, reflecting a suitable approach speed for landing. However, the touchdown point being 328 meters beyond the touchdown zone suggests a need for better alignment and judgment during the touchdown phase. Additionally, the slight misalignment of 3.3 meters from the centerline of the runway can be improved by focusing on centerline alignment during touchdown.
Overall, while your landing score is commendable, there are areas within the Approach, Landing, and Touchdown phases that can be further refined to enhance your landing performance. By focusing on maintaining a stable descent path, improving altitude management, refining the landing flare technique, and ensuring precise alignment during touchdown, you can continue to elevate your skills and achieve even higher landing scores in the future. Keep up the good work and continue to strive for excellence in your aircraft landing techniques!
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