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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 3,097 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 441 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Gran Canaria Airport's runway 03L was the departure point for this Airbus A320 flight, which began its journey with a taxiing period of 11 minutes, covering a distance of 3 nautical miles. The aircraft then rolled onto the runway and took off, utilizing 1,131 meters, or 37% of the runway's length, to reach a liftoff speed of 154 knots. The local weather conditions at the time of departure featured a temperature of 21 degrees Celsius, with a wind speed of 23 knots from a direction of 9 degrees, resulting in a 23-knot headwind and a 5-knot crosswind.
As the aircraft climbed out of Gran Canaria Airport, it began its enroute climb, reaching an altitude of 3,009 feet above sea level in just 2 minutes, covering a distance of 6 nautical miles. The climb continued in stages, with the aircraft reaching a cruise altitude of 13,927 feet above sea level after a series of climbs and level cruises. The final cruise phase lasted for 14 minutes, during which the aircraft covered a distance of 69 nautical miles. As the aircraft began its descent, it started from an altitude of 14,015 feet above sea level and descended to 1,398 feet above sea level in 15 minutes, covering a distance of 60 nautical miles.
The Airbus A320 then began its final approach to runway 03L at Gran Canaria Airport, touching down on the runway after a touchdown distance of 443 meters. The touchdown speed was slightly above the target speed, but the runway touchdown alignment was very good. The aircraft then taxied to the parking area, taking just 3 minutes to cover a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 176 nautical miles, and the aircraft used 1,731 kilograms of fuel during the flight, which lasted a total of 50 minutes.
The aircraft touched down on runway 03L at GCLP Gran Canaria Airport with a firm touchdown rate of -313 fpm, indicating a controlled descent. The touchdown speed of 134 kt was slightly above the target, but still within acceptable limits. The aircraft maintained its centreline alignment throughout the rollout phase, demonstrating excellent control and precision.
The approach quality was excellent, with a good threshold height and a well-executed landing. The threshold speed of 140 kt was significantly above the target, but this was likely due to the strong headwind of 21 kt. The crosswind component of 4 kt had a minimal impact on the landing, and the aircraft's directional control was not compromised. The touchdown distance of 443 m was good, and the total landing distance of 866 m was only 28% of the runway length, indicating a short and controlled rollout.
The overall performance of the landing was impressive, with a score of 99.0%. The aircraft's ability to maintain its centreline alignment during the rollout phase was particularly noteworthy, and the firm touchdown rate and controlled descent were indicative of a well-executed landing. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 19 °C and a moderate headwind, presented a challenging environment for the landing, but the aircraft's performance was not compromised.
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