Originally Posted by
321XLR
agree
OP:
Fly the GS/Glide Path. I do not use PAPI's or VASIs. I always use GS or Glide Path. I am my own "autoland system." At 100 feet I start looking outside and at 50 feet I am entirely outside.
Look all the way down the runway prior to flare. Continue to do this while in the flare.
Flare at 30 feet-ish, some say 20. Do not be overly aggressive with side sick
Thrust to idle at first "RETARD" call
Let it come down.
Consider adding 1-3 knots to VAPP in MCDU prior to commencing approach.
the goal is: in touchdown zone, on centerline, stable/safe
"greaser" is secondary to the above goal.
Test pilot from airbus while training some guys on the 318 where all of them had the thing of putting "some knots" because the vls is 1-2 below clearly said: that degrades the landing distance and is not necessary as the airplane does it for a reason, don't do it....