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Below 10,000 ft you are typically limited to 250 kt indicated (a US rule that much of the world mirrors in some form, though not universally). This forces a deceleration around 10,000 ft whether the profile wants one or not, so plan for it rather than discovering 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 3,373 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 412 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Düsseldorf Airport, the Airbus A321 began its journey by taxiing from the parking area to the runway, a process that took approximately 9 minutes and covered a distance of 2 nautical miles. As the aircraft reached the runway threshold, it initiated its departure roll on runway 23L, accelerating to a liftoff speed of 157 knots. The takeoff distance of 896 meters accounted for 37% of the runway length, with a local temperature of 13°C and wind conditions of 3 knots at 80°, resulting in a negligible crosswind and a 3-knot tailwind.
As the aircraft climbed away from Düsseldorf, it transitioned into an enroute climb, reaching an altitude of 37,010 feet above sea level in 21 minutes, covering a distance of 133 nautical miles. The climb phase was characterized by a significant increase in altitude, with a total ascent of 35,939 feet. Following the climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, maintaining an altitude of 37,010 feet for 34 minutes as it covered a distance of 255 nautical miles. The enroute descent phase began 1 mile west of Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse, with the aircraft descending from 37,037 feet to 1,353 feet above sea level in 26 minutes, covering a distance of 134 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 13L at Marseille Provence Airport was initiated from the northwest, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 134.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,336 feet above ground level. The landing was executed with a threshold speed slightly above the target at 135 knots, resulting in a touchdown distance of 414 meters, which was within acceptable limits. The touchdown speed of 130 knots was a little fast, but the touchdown rate of -233 feet per minute was fair. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, and the runway rollout alignment was perfect. Following the landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, a process that took approximately 2 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 530 nautical miles, with a total flight time of 94 minutes and a fuel consumption of 4,380 kilograms.
The aircraft touched down on runway 13L at LFML Marseille Provence Airport with a good threshold height, allowing for a smooth transition from the approach to the touchdown phase. The threshold speed was slightly above the target, registering at 135 kt, which may have contributed to a slightly faster touchdown speed of 130 kt. However, the touchdown distance of 414 m was within acceptable limits, indicating a well-executed approach.
The aircraft's descent rate of -233 fpm was fair, suggesting a moderate rate of descent during the final stages of the approach. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, with the aircraft maintaining its centerline alignment throughout the rollout phase. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 12 °C and a headwind of 6 kt, were favorable for the landing, minimizing the impact of crosswind on the aircraft's trajectory.
The total landing distance of 1,330 m, accounting for 39% of the runway length, was within acceptable limits. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, with the aircraft maintaining its centerline alignment throughout the rollout phase. Overall, the landing was executed well, with a score of 99.7% reflecting the high level of proficiency demonstrated by the pilot.
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