Stabilized approach criteria:
Aircraft fully configured for landing with all checklist completed.
Rate of descent, speed and thrust compatible to be maintained until flare over the touchdown zone.
Aligned with the runway centerline, if there is one, and with the target touchdown point insight following visual references (PAPI - VASI - etc...)
Preferably hand flying the airplane after disconnecting auto-pilot and auto-throttle.
On one of my MOT checks I was asked the EPR to be maintained during final approach. In that particular day (after mentioning the weight, density altitude and other factors affecting EPR settings) was 1.05. This case was just a gross pilot error and lack of monitoring from the other crew in the cockpit.
A perfectly airworthy aircraft flown to the ground, no excuses.
Not the first time, not the last time.
There is no magic pill to give a pilot experience and the Alteon guys are no miracle mans.
The case here is more cultural than any other thing and will take centuries to fix it.
My 0.005 cents
