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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 2,187 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 82 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the Airbus A320 started at London Gatwick Airport (EGKK) with a taxi time of 11 minutes covering 1 nm. The departure took place from runway 26L with a takeoff distance of 1,444 m, reaching a liftoff speed of 151 kn. The local weather at the time of departure was 10 °C with a wind of 8 kn at 284 ° resulting in a crosswind of 4 kn and a headwind of 7 kn.
The enroute climb began over Charlwood in Surrey, England, climbing from 1,229 ft asl to 3,858 ft asl in 2 minutes covering 7 nm. The level cruise phase started 2 miles northeast of Rudgwick in West Sussex, England, lasting 2 minutes covering 9 nm. Another climb phase began over Chilsfold Farm Airstrip in Chiddingfold, West Sussex, climbing from 3,861 ft asl to 36,221 ft asl in 18 minutes covering 104 nm. The subsequent level cruise phase started 11 miles west of Alderney Airport in Guernsey, lasting 51 minutes covering 363 nm.
The descent phase commenced 46 miles north of Cudillero in Asturias, Spain, descending from 36,867 ft asl to 1,934 ft asl in 26 minutes covering 102 nm. The landing was executed on runway 21 at A Coruña Airport (LECO) with a runway length of 2,187 m. The touchdown occurred 83 m from the threshold with a speed of 132 kn and a vertical speed indicator (VSI) of -465 ft/m. The total landing distance was 809 m, using 37% of the runway. The local weather at the time of landing was 8 °C with a wind of 2 kn at 171 ° resulting in a crosswind of 1 kn and a headwind of 2 kn.
Finally, the taxi from the runway to the parking area took 2 minutes covering less than 1 nm. The total flight distance was 592 nm, the duration of the flight was 138 minutes, and 3,860 kg of fuel were consumed during the journey.
First of all, congratulations on achieving an impressive aircraft landing score of 97.2%! This is a fantastic accomplishment and reflects the skill and precision demonstrated by the pilot during the landing process.
Let's break down the analysis of the different phases of the landing:
The Approach Phase of the landing was highlighted by an excellent glideslope alignment. This is crucial for a smooth and controlled descent towards the runway, ensuring that the aircraft is properly positioned for a successful landing. This demonstrates a high level of accuracy and proficiency in handling the aircraft during the approach phase.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, it is great to see that the pilot maintained a good threshold height and executed a proper landing flare. These are essential techniques that contribute to a safe and smooth touchdown on the runway. The threshold height indicates that the aircraft was at the correct altitude for landing, while the landing flare helps to reduce the rate of descent and cushion the impact upon touchdown, resulting in a more comfortable landing for passengers and less stress on the aircraft's landing gear.
During the Touchdown Phase, although the touchdown rate was noted to be very hard, it is positive to see that the speed was on target and the touchdown distance was within the designated touchdown zone. Additionally, the runway touchdown position being 3.4 meters from the centerline shows good alignment with the runway, enhancing safety and efficiency during the landing process. It is important to aim for a smoother touchdown in future landings to reduce stress on the aircraft structure and increase passenger comfort.
Finally, in the Rollout Phase, having the runway alignment within 3.4 meters from the centerline is commendable. This shows good control and precision in maintaining the aircraft's trajectory along the runway during the rollout phase, ultimately leading to a successful landing.
Overall, this detailed analysis highlights the strengths and areas for improvement in each phase of the landing process. By continuing to practice and refine their skills, the pilot can strive for even higher performance in future landings. Keep up the good work and maintain your dedication to safety and excellence in aircraft operations. Your attention to detail and commitment to continuous improvement are key factors in achieving consistent high scores in aircraft landings. Well done!
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