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Fly a steeper descent on final so you cross the threshold at 50 ft agl instead of 63 ft agl.
What happened: The aircraft crossed the threshold at 63 ft agl against a 50 ft agl target, well above the normal profile. The touchdown point was also long at 587 m against a 457 m target, a pattern often seen after high threshold crossings.
Watch for: Radio altimeter against the 50 ft threshold crossing target on short final.
Even a modest height error carries straight through to the touchdown. Geometry alone says that crossing the threshold 10 feet high on a 3° path moves your touchdown roughly 190 feet further down the runway before the flare adds anything.
Read more in The Stabilised ApproachStart to finish · 20 stages, 15 in the score
The approach before the go-around was abandoned. Its marks are shown, but only the approach that landed counts.
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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 2,695 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 587 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, the Airbus A320 began its journey by taxiing from the parking area to the runway, a process that took 13 minutes and covered a distance of 4 nautical miles. As it reached the runway, the aircraft started its departure roll on runway 36L, accelerating to a liftoff speed of 174 knots. The takeoff distance of 2,480 meters was 70% of the runway length, with a local temperature of 16°C and wind conditions of 14 knots at 340°, resulting in a 6-knot crosswind and 13-knot headwind.
As the aircraft climbed to its enroute level, it started its ascent 1 mile northeast of Vijfhuizen, increasing its altitude from 1,014 feet to 17,005 feet in 9 minutes, covering a distance of 50 nautical miles. The climb was characterized by a significant increase in altitude, with a vertical rise of 15,992 feet. The aircraft then entered a 2-minute enroute level cruise over Stroe, covering 13 nautical miles, before beginning its descent over Loenen. The descent from 17,001 feet to 6,000 feet took 10 minutes, covering 59 nautical miles. The aircraft then entered another enroute level cruise over Krefeld, lasting 2 minutes and covering 7 nautical miles, before starting its final descent.
The final approach to runway 05R at Düsseldorf Airport was initiated from the southwest, with the aircraft descending from 5,452 feet to 1,487 feet in 3 minutes, covering 15 nautical miles. However, a go-around was executed at 45 feet above ground level. The aircraft then landed on runway 05R, with a touchdown point 177 meters beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed of 135 knots was a little fast, but the touchdown rate of -165 feet per minute was good. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the runway rollout alignment was very good. The total landing distance was 1,353 meters, or 57% of the runway length. After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, a process that took 3 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 216 nautical miles, with a flight time of 57 minutes and a fuel consumption of 2,415 kilograms.
The final approach to runway 05R at EDDL Düsseldorf Airport from the south west was initiated at 4 nm and 1,348 ft above ground level, heading 53.0°. The approach quality was satisfactory, with a threshold height at 58 ft agl that was slightly above the target. The threshold speed was good at 142 kt, indicating a well-executed approach. The aircraft maintained a steady descent, with a touchdown speed of 135 kt that was a little fast, but the touchdown rate of -165 fpm was good.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's centreline alignment was perfect, demonstrating precise control and coordination. The touchdown point was 177 m beyond the touchdown zone, which was slightly beyond the ideal position. The runway length of 2,395 m was sufficient to accommodate the landing distance of 1,353 m, which represented 57% of the available runway. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 13 °C and wind at 12 kt from 350°, contributed to a relatively straightforward landing.
The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating a smooth and controlled deceleration. The overall landing performance was satisfactory, with a score of 93.5%. While there were some minor deviations from the ideal touchdown point and speed, the pilot's skills and the aircraft's capabilities ensured a safe and efficient landing.
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