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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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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 1,650 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,650 m of the 3,058 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 514 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 Richmond International Airport, taking 12 minutes and covering a distance of 3 nautical miles. The departure roll took place on runway 34, with the aircraft lifting off after a takeoff distance of 1,476 meters, which accounted for 64% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 150 knots, and the local weather conditions at the time were characterized by a temperature of 19 degrees Celsius, with a wind speed of 14 knots at a direction of 259 degrees. The crosswind component was 13 knots, while the headwind component was 5 knots.
As the aircraft climbed to its cruising altitude, it began its enroute climb over Sandston, Virginia, rising from an altitude of 1,183 feet above sea level to 35,648 feet above sea level, an increase of 34,464 feet in 23 minutes, covering a distance of 116 nautical miles. The enroute level cruise then commenced 4 miles west of Danville, Virginia, and lasted for 200 minutes, covering a distance of 360 nautical miles.
The enroute descent started 9 miles east of Stafford Airport in Georgia, with the aircraft descending from 35,927 feet above sea level to 1,378 feet above sea level, a decrease of 34,549 feet in 26 minutes, covering a distance of 136 nautical miles. The final approach to runway 17R at Orlando International Airport was made from the north, with the aircraft heading 180 degrees at an altitude of 1,274 feet above ground level, 4 nautical miles from the runway.
The landing took place on runway 17R, with a runway length of 3,058 meters. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was also satisfactory at 137 knots. The touchdown point was 95 meters beyond the touchdown zone, with a touchdown speed of 130 knots, which was considered good. The touchdown rate was smooth at -115 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 20 degrees Celsius, with a wind speed of 5 knots at a direction of 160 degrees. The crosswind component was 2 knots, while the headwind component was 5 knots.
The total landing distance was 1,566 meters, accounting for 51% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled landing. The total flight distance was 622 nautical miles, taking 126 minutes to complete, and the aircraft used 4,589 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Airbus A320 successfully landed at KMCO Orlando International Airport, showcasing a high level of precision and control. The aircraft approached the runway from the north, heading 180.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,274 feet above ground level (agl). This approach was executed with a high degree of accuracy, as evidenced by the final approach score of 99.3%.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on runway 17R, which has a length of 3,058 meters. The threshold height was good, indicating that the aircraft was at the correct altitude as it approached the runway. The threshold speed of 137 knots was also within the acceptable range, demonstrating the pilot's ability to manage the aircraft's speed during the landing phase.
The touchdown point was 95 meters beyond the touchdown zone, which is a relatively minor deviation from the ideal landing spot. However, the touchdown speed of 130 knots was good, and the touchdown rate of -115 feet per minute (fpm) was smooth, indicating a 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 the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 20°C and a wind speed of 5 knots from 160°. This resulted in a crosswind of 2 knots and a headwind of 5 knots, which the pilot effectively managed during the landing. The total landing distance of 1,566 meters was 51% of the runway length, which is a reasonable distance considering the aircraft's size and weight.
The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot maintained control of the aircraft during the post-landing phase. Overall, this landing was a testament to the pilot's skill and experience, as well as the aircraft's performance and handling characteristics.
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