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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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Two stabilised approach gates, each with six checks at 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 3,981 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 478 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport, the Airbus A321 began its journey by taxiing from the parking area to the runway, a process that took 6 minutes and covered a distance of 1 nautical mile. As the aircraft reached the runway threshold, it initiated its departure roll on runway 23, accelerating to a liftoff speed of 164 knots. The takeoff distance of 1,210 meters accounted for 43% of the runway length, with a local wind of 20 knots at 240 degrees contributing to a 20-knot headwind and a negligible crosswind.
As the aircraft climbed away from Hamburg, it began its enroute climb 1 mile northwest of Winterhude, ascending from 1,009 feet above sea level to 29,007 feet in 19 minutes, covering a distance of 113 nautical miles. The climb phase was followed by a level cruise, which started 1 mile north of Reddeber and lasted 18 minutes, covering 142 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its enroute descent 1 mile southwest of Flossenburg, descending from 28,986 feet to 4,023 feet in 14 minutes, covering 81 nautical miles. A brief level cruise phase followed, lasting 4 minutes and covering 14 nautical miles. The final approach to runway 26R at Munich Airport was initiated from the east, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 264.0 degrees at 4 nautical miles and 1,263 feet above ground level.
The Airbus A321 landed on runway 26R at Munich Airport, with a total landing distance of 1,407 meters, accounting for 35% of the runway length. The touchdown point was 81 meters beyond the touchdown zone, with a touchdown speed of 124 knots and a touchdown rate of -234 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the runway rollout alignment was also satisfactory. The total flight distance was 357 nautical miles, taking 67 minutes to complete, and the aircraft used 3,516 kilograms of fuel during the journey.
The final approach to runway 26R at EDDM Munich Airport from the east was executed with precision, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 264.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,263 feet above ground level. The approach quality was excellent, with a good threshold height achieved. However, the threshold speed was slightly above the target at 135 knots, indicating a slight deviation from the ideal landing conditions.
As the aircraft touched down on the runway, the touchdown point was 81 meters beyond the touchdown zone, which was a minor deviation from the ideal touchdown location. The touchdown speed of 124 knots was good, indicating a controlled descent. The touchdown rate of -234 feet per minute was fair, suggesting a slightly steeper descent than ideal. Despite this, the runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft centered on the runway. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 23°C and a 10-knot headwind, contributed to a smooth landing.
The total landing distance of 1,407 meters, which accounted for 35% of the runway length, was within acceptable limits. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, with the aircraft maintaining its centerline alignment throughout the rollout phase. Overall, the landing was executed with high precision, resulting in a score of 99.7%. The minor deviations from the ideal landing conditions were well-managed, and the aircraft was brought to a safe stop within a short distance.
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