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Improve the touchdown
There are several things that can go wrong during the flare, carrying too much speed over the threshold, starting the flare at the wrong height and inconsistent flight control inputs, all contribute to a poor flare resulting in a hard touchdown or a float down the runway.
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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 1,565 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,565 m of the 3,493 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 431 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Frankfurt Airport, the Airbus A321 began its journey with a smooth taxiing process, taking just 5 minutes to reach the runway. As it rolled down runway 07C, the aircraft accelerated to a liftoff speed of 141 kt, clearing the ground at 1,856 meters, which was 47% of the runway's length. The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 28°C and a gentle headwind of 9 kt.
As the aircraft climbed to its cruising altitude, it passed over Frankfurt Airport and continued its ascent to 29,012 feet above sea level, a gain of 27,712 feet in just 14 minutes. The enroute climb phase was followed by a level cruise, which lasted for 18 minutes and covered 149 nm. The aircraft then began its descent, gradually losing altitude as it passed over various points in Germany and Austria. The descent phases were interspersed with brief level cruises, allowing the aircraft to maintain a stable altitude before continuing its descent. The final approach to runway 29 at Vienna International Airport was executed from the south east, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 140 kt and a distance of 437 meters.
The landing was successful, with the aircraft maintaining a firm touchdown rate of -396 fpm and a good runway touchdown alignment. The total landing distance was 1,494 meters, which was 43% of the runway's length. Following the landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, taking 6 minutes to cover a distance of 2 nm. The total flight distance was 389 nm, and the aircraft used 3,955 kg of fuel during the journey, which took a total of 71 minutes.
The aircraft touched down on runway 29 at LOWW Vienna International Airport with a firm touchdown rate of -396 fpm, indicating a controlled descent. The touchdown speed of 140 kt was slightly above the target, but still within acceptable limits. The aircraft's alignment with the runway centreline was very good, demonstrating precise control during the final stages of the approach.
The approach quality was excellent, with a good threshold height and a well-executed landing. The threshold speed of 148 kt was significantly above the target, indicating a high level of caution exercised by the pilot. The touchdown distance of 437 m was within the expected range, and the total landing distance of 1,494 m, which accounted for 43% of the runway length, was also satisfactory. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 26 °C and a moderate headwind of 10 kt, did not pose any significant challenges to the landing.
The rollout phase was also executed well, with the aircraft maintaining a very good alignment with the runway centreline. The overall performance of the aircraft and the pilot during the landing was impressive, with a score of 97.3% indicating a high level of proficiency. The landing was a testament to the pilot's skill and experience, and the aircraft's capabilities.
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