Please do not blame it on Flaps 3. Been flying the Airbus (320/330-00,300) for 6 years and been landing on 3 or FULL (LHS/RHS), almost every other day subject to conditions and authority requirements eg BKK-minimum flaps setting as per manufacturer. Problem is pilots do not "practice" and be comfortable with 3. That is why when some pilots do land with 3 they cannot or unable to see the "picture" and have good judgement. Not every landing is the same. Even the Supp Tech for approach into W/Shear area (I do not mean flying into one!) recommends 3. What about Direct Law (A320) and single engine failure (A330)? We land on 3. So what is the fuss all about. You do not practice then you would not have the confidence or skill level to do it properly, safely and understand its behaviour. Also do not pinpoint it to the PNF for not taking over etc etc. It is quite difficult to do so, really. Even with Boeing or any aircraft with the control column/yoke, one cannot really judge whether it is going to be a firm or HARD landing. Let us learn and be more aware as well as review any procedures or recommendations by aircraft manufacturers to avoid or minimise HARD landings. Be a professional, land with 3 or FULL is correct and legal as well as SAFE. Same goes for Boeing, eg B737 F30 or F40 (if I remember correctly, many years back!). Safe flight, always!
