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Slow the descent speed
Below 10,000 ft you are typically limited to 250 kt indicated (a US rule that much of the world mirrors in some form, though not universally). This forces a deceleration around 10,000 ft whether the profile wants one or not, so plan for it rather than discovering 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 1,718 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,718 m of the 2,739 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 432 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a departure roll from runway 34C at LOWG Graz Airport, with the Airbus A320 taking off into a chilly local weather condition of -2 °C. The aircraft lifted off the ground at a speed of 159 kt, covering 44% of the 1,216 m runway. The wind conditions were relatively calm, with a gentle breeze of 2 kt at 270°, resulting in a negligible crosswind and headwind.
As the aircraft climbed out of Graz Airport, it began its enroute climb, passing overhead Feldkirchen bei Graz, a town in the Austrian state of Steiermark. The climb was steep, with the aircraft ascending from 2,169 ft to 16,008 ft in just 6 minutes, covering a distance of 7 nm. This rapid ascent was a testament to the aircraft's impressive climb capabilities.
After reaching cruising altitude, the aircraft leveled off and began its enroute cruise, passing overhead Sankt Ulrich am Waasen, another town in Steiermark. This cruise phase lasted for 3 minutes, during which the aircraft covered a distance of 5 nm.
As the aircraft began its descent, it started from a point 1 mile west of Schwarzau im Schwarzautal, another town in Steiermark. The descent was equally impressive, with the aircraft dropping from 16,008 ft to 2,026 ft in just 7 minutes, covering a distance of 8 nm. This rapid descent was a result of the aircraft's advanced descent capabilities.
The final approach to runway 34C at LOWG Graz Airport was made from the south, with the aircraft heading 348.0° at 3 nm and 927 ft above ground level. However, the pilot decided to execute a go-around, pulling the aircraft up to 276 ft agl.
The aircraft then made a second approach to runway 34C, this time successfully landing on the runway. The landing was made at a speed of 137 kt, which was slightly above the target speed. The touchdown distance was good, covering 434 m of the 2,739 m runway. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating a smooth and controlled landing.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were warmer, with a temperature of 15 °C and a gentle breeze of 6 kt at 270°. The crosswind was 6 kt, while the headwind was 1 kt.
After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, taking just 1 minute to cover a distance of less than 1 nm. The total flight distance was 32 nm, taking 40 minutes to complete. The aircraft used a significant amount of fuel, consuming -3,526 kg during the flight.
The Airbus A320 successfully landed at LOWG Graz Airport, achieving a score of 93.4%. The aircraft was approaching the runway from the south, heading 348.0° at a distance of 3 nautical miles and an altitude of 927 feet above ground level (agl). The final approach was made to runway 34C, which has a length of 2,739 meters.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's threshold height was reported as good, indicating that the aircraft was at the correct height as it touched down on the runway. However, the threshold speed was slightly above the target speed of 138 kt, which is a common occurrence due to various factors such as air density, aircraft weight, and pilot technique. The touchdown speed of 137 kt was a little fast, which may have contributed to the hard touchdown rate of -408 fpm.
Despite the slightly fast touchdown speed, the touchdown distance of 434 meters was reported as good, indicating that the aircraft was able to slow down effectively after touchdown. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, which is a critical factor in ensuring a safe and controlled landing. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a wind speed of 6 kt at 270°, resulting in a crosswind of 6 kt and a headwind of 1 kt.
The total landing distance of 1,637 meters was 60% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. The runway rollout alignment was also reported as very good, indicating that the aircraft was able to maintain a stable and controlled alignment during the rollout phase. Overall, the landing was successful, and the aircraft was able to come to a stop safely within a short distance.
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