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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 2,694 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 381 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the Airbus A320 from LKPR Václav Havel Airport Prague to LFRS Nantes Atlantique Airport was smooth and efficient. Taxiing from the parking to the runway in Prague took 7 minutes, covering 1 nm. The departure roll from runway 24 involved a takeoff distance of 1,545 m, with the aircraft reaching liftoff at a speed of 153 kn. The local weather in Prague was 6 °C, with a wind of 13 kn at 210°, resulting in a crosswind component of 7 kn and a headwind of 11 kn.
The enroute climb began over Dobroviz in the Czech Republic, taking the aircraft from 2,231 ft asl to 32,941 ft asl over 20 minutes and covering 118 nm. The level cruise portion of the flight started over Weidhausen bei Coburg in Germany and lasted 7 minutes, covering 46 nm. Another climb phase began 2 miles south of Fuchsstadt, taking the aircraft from 33,516 ft asl to 34,914 ft asl over 2 minutes and 15 nm.
After cruising for 62 minutes over Partenstein, the descent began 1 mile east of Evron in France, bringing the aircraft from 36,015 ft asl to 1,365 ft asl over 21 minutes and 83 nm. The final approach to runway 03 at Nantes Atlantique Airport was from the southwest at 4 nm and 1,272 ft agl. The landing on runway 03 was successful, with a touchdown distance of 379 m, a touchdown speed of 133 kn, and a hard touchdown rate of -434 ft/m.
The total landing distance was 1,152 m, covering 43% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was very good. After landing, taxiing from the runway to the parking took 1 minute and covered less than 1 nm. The total flight distance was 673 nm, taking 122 minutes and using 5,167 kg of fuel. Overall, it was a well-executed flight with minor issues during the landing phase.
Overall, the aircraft landing score of 97.0% reflects a high level of performance during the different phases of the landing process. During the Approach Phase, the glideslope alignment was excellent, and the threshold speed of 140 kn was within a safe range. This suggests that the pilot was able to maintain proper altitude and speed control while approaching the runway.
Moving onto the Landing Phase, the good threshold height and landing flare indicate that the aircraft was positioned correctly for a smooth touchdown. However, it is important to note that the touchdown rate was hard at -434 ft/m, indicating a firm landing. Additionally, the touchdown speed of 133 kn was slightly fast, which could have contributed to the harder landing. Nevertheless, the touchdown distance of 379 m was within acceptable limits, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect, showcasing good piloting skills.
It is concerning, however, that the aircraft landed with a 4 kn tailwind. This can pose safety risks as it can affect the aircraft's handling and braking capabilities. It is important for pilots to always land into the wind to aid in reducing ground speed and enhance control during the landing phase.
In conclusion, while the pilot demonstrated proficiency in certain aspects of the landing process, such as maintaining proper alignment and speed control, there are areas for improvement, particularly in ensuring a softer touchdown and avoiding tailwind landings. By continuing to hone their skills and staying vigilant of external factors affecting their approach, the pilot can strive for even higher landing scores in the future.
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