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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 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 3,092 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 295 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Bergen Airport, Flesland, runway 17, the Airbus A321 began its journey with a taxiing period of 6 minutes, covering 2 nautical miles to reach the runway. At 12 °C and with a gentle headwind of 8 kt, the aircraft took off, utilizing 1,121 meters, or 46% of the runway, to achieve liftoff at a speed of 158 kt.
As the aircraft climbed from 1,168 feet above sea level to 38,621 feet, it covered 144 nautical miles in 21 minutes, demonstrating a steady ascent. The enroute climb phase concluded 1 mile south of Vestbygd, Norway, marking the beginning of a 16-minute level cruise at 9 miles southwest of Vestbygd. The aircraft then began its descent from 39,040 feet, reducing altitude by 18,031 feet in 11 minutes, covering 82 nautical miles. Following a brief level cruise at 1 mile southwest of Loewenstedt, Germany, the aircraft continued its descent, decreasing altitude by 19,710 feet in 13 minutes, covering 62 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 23 at Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport was executed from the northeast, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 230.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,249 feet above ground level. The landing was successful, with a touchdown distance of 294 meters and a speed of 131 kt, slightly above the target. The aircraft utilized 50% of the 2,790-meter runway, with a firm touchdown rate of -354 fpm. Following a 7-minute taxiing period, the aircraft arrived at the parking area, having covered a total distance of 446 nautical miles and consuming 3,464 kilograms of fuel in 76 minutes.
The final approach to runway 23 at EDDH Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport from the north east, heading 230.0° at 4 nm and 1,249 ft agl, was executed with good quality. The aircraft maintained a stable and controlled descent throughout the approach, with a smooth transition to the flare phase. The threshold height was good, allowing for a precise touchdown.
As the aircraft touched down on the runway, the threshold speed was slightly above the target at 137 kt, resulting in a touchdown speed of 131 kt, which was a little fast. However, the touchdown distance of 294 m was good, indicating a well-controlled touchdown. The touchdown rate of -354 fpm was firm, but within acceptable limits. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, with the aircraft centered on the runway centerline.
The rollout phase was executed perfectly, with the aircraft maintaining its centerline alignment throughout. The total landing distance of 1,399 m, which accounted for 50% of the runway length, was within acceptable limits. The overall performance of the landing was excellent, with a score of 98.6% reflecting the high standard of flying demonstrated by the crew. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 19 °C, did not appear to have any significant impact on the landing.
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