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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 at 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 5,964 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,964 ft of the 12,472 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 1,751 ft past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The Airbus A319 taxied from the parking area to runway 34 at LOWW Vienna International Airport, a movement that lasted 13 minutes and covered 3 nm.
During the departure roll on runway 34, the aircraft accelerated over a take-off distance of 6,810 ft, representing 58 % of the runway, and lifted off at 161 kt; ambient conditions were 88 °F with a wind of 6 kt from 350°, a 1 kt cross-wind component and a 6 kt head-wind.
The initial climb began overhead the airport, climbing from 1,575 ft asl to 38,007 ft asl-a gain of 36,432 ft-in 19 minutes while traversing 113 nm.
Level cruise commenced 1 mile west of Zimutice in the Czech Republic and continued for 14 minutes, during which the aircraft covered 74 nm.
Descent started 1 mile north-west of Bezdruzice, descending from 38,005 ft asl to 18,952 ft asl, a loss of 19,053 ft in 3 minutes over 41 nm.
A subsequent climb began 1 mile south of Schwarzenbach an der Saale, raising the aircraft from 19,057 ft asl to 37,931 ft asl, an increase of 18,875 ft achieved in 7 minutes across 40 nm.
Cruise was re-established 1 mile north of Meeder, lasting 11 minutes and covering 53 nm.
The final descent commenced 3 miles west of Burghaun, dropping from 38,004 ft asl to 1,515 ft asl-a decrease of 36,489 ft-in 31 minutes while flying 116 nm.
On final approach to runway 13L at EDDK Cologne Bonn Airport, the aircraft approached from the north-west on a heading of 138.0°, at 4 nm and 1,236 ft agl.
Landing on runway 13L, which is 12,472 ft long, occurred with a threshold speed of 140 kt; the touchdown point was 385 ft beyond the touchdown zone, the speed at touchdown was 131 kt, and the vertical speed was minus 196 fpm, with perfect runway-touchdown alignment; local weather reported 82 °F, wind 2 kt from 40°, a 1 kt cross-wind and no head-wind.
Runway rollout measured 5,698 ft, representing 46 % of the runway length, and the aircraft maintained perfect alignment throughout the rollout.
The aircraft taxied from the runway to the parking stand in 6 minutes, covering a distance of 2 nm.
In total, the flight covered 449 nm, required 103 minutes of elapsed time, and consumed 12,489 lb of fuel.
The final approach to runway 13L at EDDK Cologne Bonn Airport was flown from the north-west on a heading of 138.0° at 4 nm and 1,236 ft agl. At the 1,000 ft gate the approach was assessed as stabilised, with gear, flaps, sink rate, glideslope and centreline all within limits.
The threshold height was good, but the threshold speed was recorded as too high at 140 kt. The aircraft crossed the threshold with the indicated conditions and prepared for flare.
Touchdown occurred 385 ft beyond the touchdown zone. Touchdown speed was noted as too fast at 131 kt, while the vertical rate was good at minus 196 fpm and runway touchdown alignment was perfect.
The aircraft rolled out over a total landing distance of 5,698 ft, representing 46 % of the 12,472 ft runway, and rollout alignment remained perfect.
Reduce the approach and touchdown speeds to the appropriate VREF to achieve touchdown within the designated zone and maintain the 1,000 ft aim point. Minor speed adjustments will bring the already high score even closer to optimal performance.
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