Hi IFLY-INDIGO,
The sensation which you thought was sluggish around 50 feet, was probably because :
"FLARE MODE
The flight mode changes to flare mode when the aircraft passes 50 feet RA as it descends to land.
The system memorizes the attitude at 50 feet, and that attitude becomes the initial reference for pitch attitude control."
Unlike a conventional aircraft which is trimmed to be speed stable in pitch, the Airbus below 50 feet is "trimmed" for the attitude you had then. So if it felt like you were sinking around 50 feet, because your attitude was too low, then you are stuck with that reference attitude, and it will "feel" heavier no matter what your speed is. Unlike a Boeing, which naturally pitches up with the application of power - your Airbus won't and it will still feel heavy.
Last edited by rudderrudderrat; 6th May 2010 at 14:35.
Reason: typo & pitch power couple