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Reduce power earlier on final so the speed is back to 128 kt before the stabilisation gate, not just by the threshold.
What happened: Speed was still fast at the stabilisation gate, and crossing the threshold 24 kt above target usually carries a fast touchdown with it.
Watch for: Airspeed indicator: 128 kt at the threshold.
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.
At the 500 ft gate: speed 21 kt FAST on the reference speed of 128 kt.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,637 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,637 m of the 3,343 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 456 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Frankfurt Airport, the Airbus A340 began its journey on runway 25C, taking off with a distance of 2,295 meters, which accounted for 58% of the runway. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 173 knots, overcoming a headwind of 3 knots and a crosswind of 1 knot. The local temperature was a scorching 37 degrees Celsius.
As the aircraft climbed out of Frankfurt, it began its enroute climb, reaching an altitude of 35,999 feet in 23 minutes, covering a distance of 153 nautical miles. The climb phase was followed by a prolonged level cruise, which lasted for 306 minutes and covered 2,246 nautical miles. The aircraft then began another climb phase, this time from 36,360 feet to 39,989 feet, in just 3 minutes, covering 22 nautical miles. The subsequent level cruise phase lasted for 368 minutes and covered 961 nautical miles. As the aircraft approached its destination, it began its descent, reducing its altitude from 39,923 feet to 20,184 feet in 9 minutes, covering 63 nautical miles. The final descent phase saw the aircraft descend from 19,923 feet to 1,482 feet in 22 minutes, covering 87 nautical miles.
The Airbus A340 finally touched down on runway 05 at Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport, with a touchdown point 49 meters beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed was 151 knots, and the touchdown rate was firm at -303 feet per minute. The runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned, but the runway rollout alignment was very good. The total landing distance was 1,565 meters, accounting for 47% of the runway. After a successful landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles in 5 minutes. The total flight distance was 3,546 nautical miles, taking 513 minutes, and the aircraft used 48,636 kilograms of fuel.
The aircraft touched down on runway 05 at CYYZ Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport with a good threshold height, allowing for a smooth transition from the approach to the touchdown phase. The threshold speed of 152 kt was well within the acceptable range, indicating a well-executed approach. The touchdown point was 49 m beyond the touchdown zone, which, although not ideal, did not compromise the overall safety of the landing.
The touchdown speed of 151 kt was good, and the firm touchdown rate of -303 fpm suggested a controlled descent. However, the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 5.6 m from the centreline, which may have been due to a slight deviation in the approach or a minor issue with the aircraft's directional control. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 28 °C and a light headwind of 2 kt, did not pose any significant challenges to the landing.
The total landing distance of 1,565 m, which accounted for 47% of the runway length, was within acceptable limits. The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating a high level of control and precision during the post-touchdown phase. Overall, the landing was executed well, with a score of 98.2% reflecting the high standard of performance.
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