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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 2,692 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 682 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the Airbus A320 took off from EGMC Southend, with a departure roll on runway 23. The takeoff distance was 1,093 meters, covering 68% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 152 knots. The local weather at takeoff was 18°C with a wind of 13 knots at 140°, resulting in a crosswind of 13 knots and a tailwind of 1 knot.
During the enroute climb, the aircraft started climbing 1 mile northwest of Westcliff-on-Sea, ascending from 1,125 feet above sea level to 22,322 feet, covering 49 nautical miles in 9 minutes. The enroute level cruise began 7 miles south of Saint Leonards-on-Sea, lasting 2 minutes and covering 14 nautical miles.
The descent started 17 miles southeast of Eastbourne, descending from 23,009 feet to 19,061 feet, covering 16 nautical miles in 2 minutes. The next enroute level cruise began 23 miles north of Sainte-Marguerite-sur-Mer, lasting 15 minutes and covering 59 nautical miles.
The descent then began overhead Freneuse, descending from 18,391 feet to 4,018 feet, covering 39 nautical miles in 11 minutes. Another enroute level cruise phase began overhead Les Mureaux, lasting 7 minutes and covering 17 nautical miles.
The aircraft landed on runway 09L at LFPG Charles-de-Gaulle, with a runway length of 2,692 meters. The height at threshold was 80 feet above ground level, and the speed at threshold was 132 knots. The touchdown occurred 639 meters from the threshold, with a touchdown speed of 131 knots and a vertical speed indicator of -218 feet per minute. The total landing distance was 1,204 meters, which was 45% of the runway length. The local weather at landing was 17°C with a wind of 1 knot at 270°, resulting in a tailwind of 1 knot.
Finally, taxiing back to the parking from the runway took 6 minutes, covering less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 203 nautical miles, the flight duration was 73 minutes, and the aircraft used 2,372 kilograms of fuel during the journey.
Firstly, congratulations on achieving an aircraft landing score of 86.9%! While there were some areas for improvement identified in the different phases of the landing, there were also some positive aspects that should be acknowledged.
Starting with the Approach Phase, the descent path above the glideslope limit indicates a need to closely monitor and adjust the approach to ensure a smooth and safe descent towards the runway. It is important to maintain precision in altitude management during this phase to set up for a successful landing.
Moving onto the Landing Phase, it is noted that the threshold height was well above target and the landing flare was very poor. These aspects are critical in ensuring a smooth touchdown and minimizing the impact on the aircraft upon landing. Focusing on improving the approach angle and timing of the flare can greatly enhance the overall quality of the landing.
In the Touchdown Phase, there were some positive points noted such as the fair touchdown rate and being on target with the speed. However, the touchdown point being 226m beyond the touchdown zone indicates a need for better judgment and control during the final moments before landing. Additionally, the runway touchdown position being 2.4m off centerline suggests a slight misalignment that should be corrected to ensure a straight and safe landing.
Finally, in the Rollout Phase, the runway alignment being 4.8m off centerline indicates a need for improvement in maintaining the aircraft's trajectory post-landing. Ensuring proper alignment with the runway centerline is essential for a smooth rollout and taxiing.
In conclusion, while there were areas identified for improvement in each phase of the landing process, it is important to recognize the overall solid performance that resulted in a high landing score. By focusing on refining the descent path, threshold height, landing flare, touchdown point, centerline alignment, and rollout trajectory, you can further enhance your landing skills and strive for even better scores in the future. Keep up the good work and continue to practice and refine your techniques to achieve excellence in aircraft landings.
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