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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.
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 5,554 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,554 ft of the 10,005 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 1,982 ft past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with the aircraft taxiing from the parking to the runway at St. Louis Lambert International Airport, taking 8 minutes and covering a distance of 1 nautical mile. The departure roll took place on runway 30L, with the aircraft lifting off at a speed of 158 knots. The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 70°F and a wind speed of 2 knots from a direction of 180°.
As the aircraft climbed to its cruising altitude, it began its ascent from 1,593 feet above sea level, eventually reaching a height of 38,836 feet. This climb took 21 minutes and covered a distance of 145 nautical miles. The aircraft then entered a level cruise, maintaining its altitude for a short period of time before beginning its descent. The first descent took place from 38,404 feet to 33,415 feet, a decrease of 4,990 feet in just 5 minutes, covering a distance of 42 nautical miles.
The aircraft then entered another level cruise, this time lasting 7 minutes and covering 63 nautical miles. However, this was short-lived, as the aircraft began its next descent from 32,828 feet to 22,813 feet, a decrease of 10,015 feet in just 5 minutes, covering a distance of 43 nautical miles. The aircraft then entered another level cruise, lasting only 2 minutes and covering 14 nautical miles.
The final descent took place from 22,809 feet to 2,087 feet, a decrease of 20,722 feet in 15 minutes, covering a distance of 63 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its final approach to runway 22R at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, flying from the north-east and heading 209.0° at an altitude of 1,432 feet above ground level.
The landing took place on runway 22R, which was 10,005 feet long. The threshold height was good, but the threshold speed was slightly above the target speed of 140 knots. The touchdown point was 617 feet beyond the touchdown zone, and the touchdown speed was 132 knots, which was a little fast. However, the touchdown rate was excellent at -93 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 75°F and a wind speed of 4 knots from a direction of 180°. The total landing distance was 5,289 feet, which was 53% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, and the aircraft was able to taxi to the parking area in just 8 minutes, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile.
In total, the flight covered a distance of 406 nautical miles, taking 80 minutes to complete, and used 7,438 pounds of fuel.
The Airbus A321 successfully landed at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (KDTW) on runway 22R, achieving a high score of 98.4%. The aircraft approached the runway from the northeast, heading 209.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,432 feet above ground level (agl). The final approach was executed with good precision, and the aircraft landed safely on the runway.
The threshold height was reported as good, indicating that the aircraft was at the correct altitude as it approached the runway. However, the threshold speed was slightly above the target speed of 140 knots, which may have been due to various factors such as wind conditions or pilot adjustments. The touchdown point was 617 feet beyond the touchdown zone, which is a relatively short distance, indicating a good landing.
The touchdown speed of 132 knots was slightly faster than the target speed, which may have been due to the aircraft's momentum or the pilot's decision to touch down slightly early. Nevertheless, the touchdown rate of -93 feet per minute (fpm) was excellent, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, suggesting that the aircraft was properly aligned with the runway centerline.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 75°F and a wind speed of 4 knots from 180°. The crosswind component was minimal at 2 knots, while the headwind component was 4 knots, which helped to reduce the aircraft's ground speed and improve the landing performance.
The total landing distance of 5,289 feet was 53% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating that the aircraft was properly aligned with the runway centerline during the rollout phase. Overall, the landing was executed with precision and control, and the aircraft came to a stop safely on the runway.
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