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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 5,734 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,734 ft of the 7,477 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 2,044 ft past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with the aircraft, an Airbus A321, taxiing from the parking area to the runway at Raleigh Durham International Airport (KRDU). This process took 7 minutes and covered a distance of 2 nautical miles. The departure roll took place on runway 23R, with the aircraft lifting off after a takeoff distance of 5,693 feet, which was 57% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 163 knots.
As the aircraft climbed, it started at an altitude of 1,374 feet above sea level and reached a maximum altitude of 33,862 feet, an increase of 32,489 feet in 19 minutes. This climb covered a distance of 100 nautical miles. The enroute climb began 1 mile southwest of KRDU and took the aircraft over various locations, including the Stoneriver Airport in North Carolina and the New Castle-Henry County Municipal Airport in Indiana.
Following the climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which started 5 miles west of the Stoneriver Airport and lasted for 47 minutes. During this time, the aircraft covered a distance of 319 nautical miles. The level cruise phase was followed by a descent, which began 2 miles west of the New Castle-Henry County Municipal Airport and took the aircraft down to an altitude of 10,516 feet in 21 minutes. This descent covered a distance of 133 nautical miles.
The aircraft then entered another level cruise phase, which started 4 miles north of Chesterton, Indiana, and lasted for 2 minutes. This phase covered a distance of 9 nautical miles. The next descent began 13 miles northwest of the Bodin Airport in Chesterton and took the aircraft down to an altitude of 8,524 feet in 2 minutes. This descent covered a distance of 7 nautical miles.
The aircraft then entered another level cruise phase, which started 14 miles northeast of Kenwood, Illinois, and lasted for 2 minutes. This phase covered a distance of 6 nautical miles. The final descent began 11 miles east of Uptown, Illinois, and took the aircraft down to an altitude of 1,962 feet in 5 minutes. This descent covered a distance of 19 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 27R at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (KORD) took place from the east, with the aircraft heading 270.0 degrees at an altitude of 1,284 feet above ground level. The landing took place on a runway length of 7,477 feet, with the threshold height at 62 feet above ground level being above the target. The threshold speed was good at 146 knots.
The touchdown point was 669 feet beyond the touchdown zone, with the touchdown speed at 134 knots being good. The touchdown rate was smooth at -121 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was very good. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were a temperature of 19 degrees Fahrenheit, with a wind speed of 5 knots at 220 degrees. The crosswind was 3 knots, and the headwind was 3 knots.
The total landing distance was 5,459 feet, which was 73% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was very good. After landing, the aircraft taxiied to the parking area, taking 8 minutes and covering a distance of 1 nautical mile.
The total flight distance was 603 nautical miles, taking a total of 116 minutes. The aircraft used 11,874 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The Airbus A321 successfully landed on runway 27R at KORD Chicago O'Hare International Airport, achieving a high score of 96.1%. The aircraft approached the runway from the east, heading 270.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,284 feet above ground level (agl).
The final approach was executed smoothly, with the aircraft touching down 669 feet beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed of 134 knots was within the acceptable range, indicating a well-controlled descent. The touchdown rate of -121 feet per minute (fpm) was also smooth, suggesting a gentle and stable landing.
The threshold height at 62 feet agl was above the target, but the threshold speed of 146 knots was good, indicating that the aircraft was properly configured for landing. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating that the aircraft was aligned with the runway centerline at touchdown.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 19°F and a wind speed of 5 knots from 220°. The crosswind component was minimal at 3 knots, while the headwind component was also 3 knots. These conditions were favorable for a safe and controlled landing.
The total landing distance of 5,459 feet was 73% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating that the aircraft was properly aligned with the runway centerline during the rollout phase.
Overall, the landing was executed well, with the aircraft touching down smoothly and coming to a stop within a short distance. The high score of 96.1% reflects the pilot's skill and experience in executing a safe and controlled landing in challenging weather conditions.
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