Interesting A320 flare technique
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A320 can be landed closing thrust but at 100ft or even before is suitable for slat and flap jammed at zero. Good old technique start flare and close thrust works in all aircraft and most conditions. A little before or after not an issue.
If Airbus thought it was a great technique to close the TL at 100ft, I imagine they would write it in the FCOM. You just better hope you dont hit a downdraft with engines at idle.
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A friend of mine took a sim screening for a Chinese company a couple of years ago and failed because the A/THR OFF ECAM popped about 5 ft before touchdown (which sometimes happens even with a by-the-book flare). Apparently not the same company 😅
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Out of curiosity an examiner of mine did this in tail-wind conditions as a demonstration, cut the power around 50FT. However on Airbus Safety First they recommend cut power "later" for tail-wind conditions, so which one is it?!
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For tailwind FCTM recommends early flare i.e. before 30ft. not cut power early. Thrust can reduced at normal 20ft, a little early or late as required.
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Thanks all. I thought it looked a bit premature. The earliest I've seed somebody go to idle in "normal" conditions was 50ft. It got my attention, but I'd rather not try it. 100ft seems like you're asking for trouble.
