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MY FS FLIGHTS
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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.
Two stabilised approach gates, each with seven checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway. They are the approach's score: the checks passed out of the checks that ran.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,548 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,548 m of the 3,493 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 389 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Düsseldorf Airport (EDDL), the Airbus A321 began its journey by taxiing from the parking area to the runway, a process that took 6 minutes and covered a distance of 2 nautical miles. As the aircraft lined up on runway 23L, the crew prepared for departure, taking into account the local weather conditions, which included a temperature of 16 °C and a gentle headwind of 1 kt. With a crosswind of 7 kt, the aircraft lifted off the ground at a speed of 153 kt, using 64% of the available runway length of 1,536 m.
As the aircraft climbed to its enroute level, it passed overhead Düsseldorf Airport, marking the beginning of its ascent to 34,902 ft. The climb phase, which lasted 20 minutes, covered a distance of 132 nautical miles and an altitude increase of 33,823 ft. The aircraft then entered a level cruise phase, which started over Mombris, Germany, and lasted for 24 minutes, covering 197 nautical miles. The crew continued to monitor the aircraft's performance, making adjustments as necessary to ensure a smooth and efficient flight. The descent phase began over Prachatice, Czech Republic, and the aircraft gradually lost altitude, eventually entering a series of level cruise phases over various locations in Austria.
As the aircraft approached its destination, Vienna International Airport (LOWW), it began its final descent, passing over Petronell-Carnuntum, Austria. The crew guided the aircraft onto runway 29, taking into account the local weather conditions, which included a temperature of 14 °C and a gentle tailwind of 2 kt. The aircraft touched down on the runway at a speed of 136 kt, using 42% of the available runway length of 3,494 m. The total landing distance was 1,469 m, and the runway rollout alignment was perfect. After taxiing to the parking area, the aircraft had completed a total flight distance of 502 nautical miles, using 4,585 kg of fuel and taking a total of 90 minutes.
The aircraft, an Airbus A321, successfully executed a final approach to runway 29 at LOWW Vienna International Airport from the south east, aligning with the heading of 296.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,288 feet above ground level. The approach quality was satisfactory, with a good threshold height and a threshold speed of 140 knots, well within the acceptable range. As the aircraft descended onto the runway, it touched down at a distance of 390 meters, which was within the expected parameters.
However, the touchdown speed of 136 knots was slightly above the optimal range, resulting in a firm touchdown rate of -384 feet per minute. Despite this, the runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating precise control and coordination from the flight crew. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 14°C and a gentle wind of 3 knots from 169°, contributed to a relatively smooth landing. The crosswind and tailwind components were minimal, at 2 knots each, further facilitating a stable approach.
The total landing distance of 1,469 meters, which accounted for 42% of the runway length, was within the acceptable range. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, demonstrating the flight crew's ability to maintain control and stability throughout the landing phase. Overall, the landing was scored at 98.3%, reflecting a high level of proficiency and adherence to standard operating procedures.
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