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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 5,710 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,710 ft of the 12,039 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 2,101 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 area to the runway at Norfolk International Airport, taking approximately 5 minutes and covering a distance of 1 nautical mile. The departure roll took place on runway 05, with the aircraft lifting off at a speed of 156 knots. The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 45°F and a wind speed of 2 knots at 79°.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it began its enroute climb, which started approximately 1 mile northeast of the airport. The climb took place from an initial altitude of 1,014 feet above sea level to a maximum altitude of 33,929 feet, an increase of 32,916 feet in just 18 minutes, covering a distance of 103 nautical miles.
Following the initial climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which began approximately 4 miles west of the Stokes Airport in Virginia. This phase of the flight lasted for 153 minutes, during which the aircraft covered a distance of 943 nautical miles. The aircraft then began another climb phase, this time from an altitude of 34,446 feet to 38,400 feet, an increase of 3,954 feet in just 5 minutes, covering a distance of 30 nautical miles.
The aircraft then entered another level cruise phase, which began overhead the Russell Municipal Airport in Kansas. This phase of the flight lasted for 34 minutes, during which the aircraft covered a distance of 189 nautical miles. As the aircraft continued its journey, it began its descent phase, which started approximately 20 miles southeast of the Flagler Aerial Spraying Inc Airport in Colorado. The descent took place from an altitude of 38,369 feet to 6,838 feet, a decrease of 31,531 feet in 27 minutes, covering a distance of 101 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 17R at Denver International Airport took place from the north, with the aircraft heading 180.0° at an altitude of 4 nautical miles and 1,447 feet above ground level. The landing took place on a runway with a length of 12,039 feet, and the threshold height was good. The threshold speed was also good at 138 knots.
The touchdown point was 732 feet beyond the touchdown zone, with a touchdown speed of 125 knots and a touchdown rate of -173 feet per minute, both of which were good. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 12°F and a wind speed of 4 knots at 140°.
The total landing distance was 5,441 feet, which was 45% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was very good, and the aircraft was able to taxi to the parking area from the runway in just 7 minutes, covering a distance of 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 1,374 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 253 minutes. The aircraft used a total of 22,535 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The Airbus A320 successfully landed at Denver International Airport (KDEN) on runway 17R, achieving a high score of 97.5%. The aircraft approached the runway from the north, heading 180.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,447 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot maintained a good threshold height, which is a critical aspect of a safe landing.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's threshold speed was recorded at 138 knots, which is within the acceptable range. The touchdown point was 732 feet beyond the designated touchdown zone, but this is not considered a significant deviation. The touchdown speed of 125 knots was also within the acceptable range, and the touchdown rate of -173 feet per minute (fpm) was good, indicating a smooth and controlled descent.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 12°F and a wind speed of 4 knots from a direction of 140°. The crosswind component was 3 knots, while the headwind component was also 3 knots. These conditions did not appear to have a significant impact on the landing, as the aircraft maintained perfect runway touchdown alignment.
The total landing distance of 5,441 feet was 45% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance. This suggests that the pilot made a good approach and touchdown, and the aircraft was able to stop quickly and safely. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating that the pilot maintained control of the aircraft during the rollout phase.
Overall, the landing was a success, with the pilot demonstrating good skills and judgment. The high score of 97.5% reflects the quality of the landing, and it is clear that the pilot was able to navigate the aircraft safely and efficiently through the approach and landing phases.
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