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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, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 6,295 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,089 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Auckland International Airport (NZAA) was the departure point for this Airbus A320 flight, which began its journey on runway 05R. Taxiing from the parking area to the runway took 12 minutes and covered a distance of 3 nautical miles. As the aircraft accelerated down the runway, it lifted off at a speed of 165 knots, using 5,821 feet of the available runway length, which represented 54% of the total distance. The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 53°F and a light wind of 5 knots from a direction of 160°.
As the aircraft climbed away from Auckland, it began its enroute climb, which started 1 mile east of the airport and continued for 17 minutes, covering a distance of 105 nautical miles. The aircraft ascended from an initial altitude of 1,040 feet above sea level to a cruising altitude of 35,964 feet, an increase of 34,924 feet. Following the climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which lasted 11 minutes and covered a distance of 80 nautical miles. The cruise phase was initiated 24 miles southwest of Taharoa Aerodrome (NZTS). The aircraft then began its enroute descent, which started 7 miles southwest of Patea (Taranaki, New Zealand) and continued for 17 minutes, covering a distance of 91 nautical miles. The descent took the aircraft from a cruising altitude of 36,027 feet to a final approach altitude of 1,356 feet.
The final approach to runway 16 at Wellington International Airport (NZWN) was initiated from the north, with the aircraft heading 183.0° at an altitude of 1,311 feet above ground level and a distance of 4 nautical miles from the runway threshold. The landing was executed with a threshold speed that was slightly above the target value of 134 knots, but the touchdown distance of 1,088 feet was within acceptable limits, representing 69% of the available runway length. The touchdown speed of 128 knots was a little fast, and the touchdown rate of -404 feet per minute was hard. However, the runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the runway rollout alignment was very good. Following the landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 3 minutes. The total flight distance was 286 nautical miles, and the flight used 5,390 pounds of fuel.
The aircraft touched down on runway 16 at NZWN Wellington International Airport, displaying a high level of proficiency throughout the approach and landing phases. The final approach was conducted from the north, heading 183.0° at 4 nm and 1,311 ft above ground level, with a good threshold height achieved. However, the threshold speed was slightly above the target at 134 kt, indicating a minor deviation from optimal conditions.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft exhibited a touchdown distance of 1,088 ft, which was within acceptable limits. The touchdown speed of 128 kt was a little fast, resulting in a hard touchdown rate of -404 fpm. Notwithstanding this, the runway touchdown alignment was perfect, demonstrating precise control and coordination. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 52°F and wind at 18 kt from 150°, contributed to a crosswind of 10 kt and a headwind of 15 kt, which the pilot successfully managed.
The total landing distance of 4,086 ft, representing 69% of the runway length, was within acceptable limits. The runway rollout alignment was very good, showcasing the pilot's ability to maintain control and stability during the critical phase of the landing. Overall, the landing performance scored 95.8%, reflecting a high level of proficiency and adherence to standard operating procedures.
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