Originally Posted by
Dream Land
Background, failed a chap on a line check (I was being observed by FAA) due to landing unspooled. He had been high on the profile the entire approach and chose to correct his position close to the airport, flare and touchdown good. The aircraft is the A320, my question is whether in your opinion this was a valid reason to have him repeat the check considering everything else was fine and considering the way the Airbus is certified (all automatics in). Thoughts and ideas appreciated from the talented group here. 
D.L.
Dreamland, no-one wants to fail someone on a line check but under the circumstances I think that you had valid reason, as most of us will know just how long it would take to achieve go-around thrust from engine idle and why it is important to have a little power on until the landing flare