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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.
One stabilised approach gate: five checks where the approach path is 500 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate was not assessed, because the approach did not join final that far out.
The approach, gate by gate
The rest of the report
Departing from Stuttgart Airport, the Airbus A319 began its journey on runway 07, taking off with a distance of 6,566 feet, which covered 66% of the available runway. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 162 knots, overcoming the local headwind of 0 knots and a crosswind of 2 knots. The temperature at the time of departure was 93°F, with a wind speed of 2 knots from a direction of 154°.
As the aircraft climbed to its enroute altitude, it traversed a distance of 187 nautical miles in 25 minutes, reaching a height of 37,009 feet above sea level. The climb phase was followed by a series of level cruises, with the first lasting 13 minutes and covering 101 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its descent, decreasing its altitude by 33,591 feet in 18 minutes, covering a distance of 103 nautical miles. The descent phase was punctuated by a brief level cruise, lasting 3 minutes and covering 13 nautical miles. The final descent phase was initiated 8 miles west of Kampen, with the aircraft touching down on runway 14 at Westerland Sylt Airport.
The landing was executed with a threshold speed of 131 knots, which was within the acceptable range. The touchdown distance of 632 feet was also satisfactory, although the touchdown speed of 129 knots was slightly higher than desired. The touchdown rate of -447 feet per minute was considered hard. The aircraft taxied to the parking area in 1 minute, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 418 nautical miles, with a total flight time of 69 minutes and a fuel consumption of 6,765 pounds.
The aircraft touched down on runway 14 at EDXW Westerland Sylt Airport with a good threshold height, indicating a well-executed approach. The threshold speed of 131 kt was within acceptable limits, demonstrating the pilot's ability to manage the aircraft's descent and airspeed. The touchdown distance of 632 ft was also satisfactory, indicating a controlled and stable approach.
However, the touchdown speed of 129 kt was slightly above the recommended threshold, resulting in a hard touchdown rate of -447 fpm. This may have been due to the pilot's decision to maintain a higher airspeed to ensure a stable approach, but it highlights the need for further refinement in terms of touchdown speed management. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft centered on the runway, demonstrating excellent control and precision.
The rollout phase was characterized by very good alignment, with the aircraft remaining on the centerline throughout. The total landing distance of 2,989 ft, which accounted for 43% of the runway length, was within acceptable limits. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 77 °F and a headwind of 3 kt, did not appear to have a significant impact on the landing. Overall, the landing was considered satisfactory, with a score of 96.5%, indicating a high level of proficiency and control.
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