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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 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,795 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 706 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with the Airbus A320 taxiing from the parking area to the runway at LFML Marseille Provence Airport, a process that took 8 minutes and covered a distance of 1 nautical mile. The aircraft then departed from runway 31R, with a takeoff distance of 1,312 meters, which accounted for 39% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 163 knots.
As the aircraft climbed to a higher altitude, it encountered local weather conditions of 28°C temperature and a wind speed of 14 knots at 269 degrees. The crosswind was 9 knots, while the headwind was 10 knots. The enroute climb started 1 mile northwest of LFML Marseille Provence Airport and Marignane, and the aircraft climbed from 1,037 feet above sea level to 36,775 feet, an increase of 35,739 feet in 25 minutes, covering a distance of 145 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise started 1 mile southeast of Cortemilia, Italy, and lasted for 32 minutes, covering a distance of 213 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its descent from 36,435 feet above sea level to 32,656 feet, a decrease of 3,779 feet in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 11 nautical miles. This was followed by another level cruise, which started 2 miles southeast of Bisingen, Germany, and lasted for 2 minutes, covering a distance of 11 nautical miles.
The enroute descent started 3 miles northwest of Dusslingen, Germany, and the aircraft descended from 32,313 feet above sea level to 9,694 feet, a decrease of 22,619 feet in 14 minutes, covering a distance of 78 nautical miles. Another level cruise started 1 mile north of Freudenberg, Germany, and lasted for 2 minutes, covering a distance of 8 nautical miles. The enroute descent then started 1 mile west of Weibersbrunn, Bavaria, Germany, and the aircraft descended from 9,177 feet above sea level to 5,293 feet, a decrease of 3,884 feet in 8 minutes, covering a distance of 29 nautical miles.
The aircraft then entered another level cruise, which started overhead Ranstadt, Hessen, Germany, and lasted for 12 minutes, covering a distance of 13 nautical miles. The enroute descent started overhead Hanau am Main, Hessen, Germany, and the aircraft descended from 4,954 feet above sea level to 1,731 feet, a decrease of 3,224 feet in 4 minutes, covering a distance of 11 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 25R at EDDF Frankfurt Airport was made from the east, heading 250.0 degrees at 4 nautical miles and 1,380 feet above ground level. The landing on runway 25R, which had a length of 2,795 meters, was successful, with the threshold height being slightly above the target and the threshold speed being good at 137 knots. The touchdown point was 282 meters beyond the touchdown zone, with a touchdown speed of 128 knots and a touchdown rate of -349 feet per minute, which was firm.
The total landing distance was 1,216 meters, accounting for 44% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, and the aircraft then taxied to the parking area, a process that took 4 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 527 nautical miles, taking 115 minutes, and the aircraft used 4,807 kilograms of fuel.
The Airbus A320 successfully landed on runway 25R at Frankfurt Airport (EDDF) with a score of 94.3%. The aircraft approached the runway from the east, heading 250.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,380 feet above ground level (agl). The final approach was executed with precision, and the aircraft touched down on the runway at a speed of 128 knots, which was within the acceptable range.
The touchdown point was located 282 meters beyond the designated touchdown zone, indicating a slight deviation from the ideal landing spot. However, the touchdown speed and rate were both satisfactory, with a firm touchdown rate of -349 feet per minute (fpm). The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, demonstrating the pilot's skill and control during the landing.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 20°C and a gentle headwind of 8 knots from the same direction as the aircraft's heading. The crosswind component was negligible, at 0 knots. These conditions likely contributed to the smooth and controlled nature of the landing.
The total landing distance was 1,216 meters, which accounted for 44% of the runway's length. This is a relatively short landing distance, indicating that the aircraft was brought to a stop quickly and efficiently. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control and stability during the post-landing phase.
Overall, the landing was executed with precision and control, and the aircraft came to a stop safely and efficiently. The score of 94.3% reflects the high level of skill and expertise demonstrated by the pilot during this landing.
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