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Slow the descent speed
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.
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.
Side view — the last 1,589 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,589 m of the 2,790 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 422 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with the aircraft, an Airbus A321, taxiing from the parking area to the runway at Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport, taking 7 minutes to cover a distance of 1 nautical mile. The departure roll took place on runway 31L, with the aircraft lifting off at a speed of 150 knots after covering 45% of the 1,360-meter runway.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it encountered local weather conditions with a temperature of 17°C. The enroute climb started 2 miles west of the airport and took 21 minutes to reach a height of 35,506 feet above sea level, an increase of 34,017 feet from the initial altitude of 1,489 feet. During this climb, the aircraft covered a distance of 115 nautical miles.
Once the aircraft reached cruising altitude, it began its level cruise 1 mile north-east of Raasdorf, Austria, and continued for 43 minutes, covering a distance of 319 nautical miles. The enroute descent started 1 mile south-east of Eichstedt, Germany, and took 19 minutes to descend from 34,762 feet to 1,378 feet above sea level, a decrease of 33,383 feet. During this descent, the aircraft covered a distance of 89 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 23 at Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport was made from the north-east, with the aircraft heading 230.0° at an altitude of 1,323 feet above ground level and 4 nautical miles from the runway. The landing took place on a runway with a length of 2,790 meters, and the threshold height was good. The threshold speed was slightly above the target at 142 knots, but the touchdown distance was good at 424 meters. The touchdown speed was a little fast at 139 knots, but the touchdown rate was firm at -333 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were a temperature of 5°C, with a wind speed of 9 knots from 250°. The crosswind was 3 knots, and the headwind was 9 knots. The total landing distance was 1,512 meters, which was 54% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was very good.
After landing, the aircraft taxiied to the parking area, taking 6 minutes to cover a distance of 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 531 nautical miles, taking 98 minutes, and the aircraft used 4,396 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Airbus A321 successfully landed at EDDH Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport, achieving a high score of 98.7%. The aircraft approached the runway from the north east, heading 230.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,323 feet above ground level (agl). The final approach was executed with precision, and the aircraft landed safely on runway 23, which has a length of 2,790 meters.
The threshold height was good, indicating that the aircraft was at the correct altitude as it approached the runway. However, the threshold speed was slightly above the target speed of 142 knots, which may have been due to various factors such as wind resistance or the aircraft's weight. Despite this, the touchdown distance was good, measuring 424 meters, which is within the acceptable range.
The touchdown speed of 139 knots was a little fast, which may have resulted in a firm touchdown rate of -333 feet per minute (fpm). A firm touchdown rate can be a concern, as it may indicate that the aircraft's landing gear may have been subjected to excessive stress. Nevertheless, the runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the aircraft was aligned with the runway centerline at the moment of touchdown.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 5°C and a wind speed of 9 knots from a direction of 250°. The crosswind component was minimal, at 3 knots, while the headwind component was 9 knots. These conditions were favorable for the landing, and the aircraft's performance was not significantly affected by the wind.
The total landing distance, including the rollout phase, was 1,512 meters, which is 54% of the runway length. This is a relatively short landing distance, indicating that the aircraft was able to stop quickly and safely after touchdown. The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating that the aircraft's brakes were applied smoothly and effectively, and the aircraft was able to come to a stop without any issues. Overall, the landing was executed with precision and control, and the aircraft was able to stop safely and efficiently.
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