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There are several things that can go wrong during the flare, carrying too much speed over the threshold, starting the flare at the wrong height and inconsistent flight control inputs, all contribute to a poor flare resulting in a hard touchdown or a float down the runway.
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Two stabilised approach gates, each with five 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 2,865 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 449 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Isle of Man Airport (EGNS), the Airbus A320 began its journey by taxiing from the parking area to the runway, a process that took approximately 10 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. Upon reaching runway 26, the aircraft initiated its departure roll, utilizing 1,077 meters or 59% of the runway's length to achieve liftoff at a speed of 145 knots. The local weather conditions at the time of departure featured a temperature of 20°C, with a wind speed of 19 knots from a direction of 267°, resulting in a 3-knot crosswind and an 18-knot headwind.
As the aircraft climbed away from the island, it began its enroute climb phase, which started overhead Castletown. During this phase, the aircraft ascended from 1,086 feet above sea level to 13,370 feet, an increase of 12,284 feet in just 5 minutes, covering a distance of 25 nautical miles. Following this climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which lasted for 3 minutes and covered 5 nautical miles. The descent phase commenced 22 miles north of Amlwch, Anglesey, Wales, where the aircraft descended from 13,361 feet to 2,397 feet, a decrease of 10,964 feet in 17 minutes, covering a distance of 86 nautical miles. The aircraft then entered another level cruise phase, this time lasting 2 minutes and covering 5 nautical miles, as it flew overhead Hyde, England.
As the aircraft approached Manchester Airport (EGCC), it began its final approach to runway 23R, aligning itself with the runway from the north-east at a heading of 231.0°, 4 nautical miles from the threshold. The aircraft landed on the runway, utilizing 991 meters or 35% of the runway's length, with a touchdown speed of 135 knots, which was slightly above the recommended threshold speed. The touchdown rate was firm at -304 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Following the landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, a process that took 3 minutes and covered 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 128 nautical miles, with a total flight time of 30 minutes and a fuel consumption of 1,144 kilograms.
The final approach to runway 23R at EGCC Manchester Airport was executed from the north east, heading 231.0° at 4 nm and 1,304 ft above ground level. The approach quality was excellent, with a good threshold height and a threshold speed of 134 kt, well within the acceptable range. The aircraft maintained a steady descent, touching down at a distance of 454 m, which was within the expected parameters.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed was a little fast at 135 kt, resulting in a firm touchdown rate of -304 fpm. However, the runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft centered on the runway. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 20 °C and a headwind of 17 kt, contributed to a smooth and controlled touchdown. The crosswind component was minimal at 3 kt, further facilitating a stable approach.
The rollout phase was characterized by excellent alignment, with the aircraft remaining centered on the runway. The total landing distance of 991 m, which accounted for 35% of the runway length, was well within the acceptable range. Overall, the landing performance was impressive, with a score of 97.1% reflecting the high level of proficiency demonstrated by the crew.
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