4.9 Landing

Objective

To safely land the aircraft from a stabilized approach and conduct a controlled rollout while maintaining compliance with ATC and ensuring passenger comfort.

Landing Clearance Policy (VA Standard)

Without Landing Clearance:

If no landing clearance is received:

👉 At MINIMUM call:

• MANDATORY GO-AROUND

With “Expect Late Landing Clearance”:

If ATC issues:

👉 “Expect Late Landing Clearance”

Procedure:

• Continue approach below minimums
• Continue until over the runway threshold

If still NO landing clearance:

• Initiate GO-AROUND at/over threshold

Final Approach (Short Final)

• Maintain stabilized approach
• Monitor speed (VAPP)
• Small corrections only

Flare

PF:

• At ~20 ft → initiate flare
• Smoothly reduce descent rate

Touchdown

• Target:
  • Main gear touchdown first
  • Within touchdown zone

After Touchdown

PF:

• Maintain runway centerline

PM:

• Monitor deceleration

Automatic Systems

• Spoilers → Deploy automatically
• Autobrake → Active
• Reverse Thrust → As required

Deceleration Phase

Autobrake Policy:

• High-speed exit (rapid vacate):
  • Autobrake remains active until 80 knots
• Normal rollout:
  • Autobrake remains active until 60 knots

👉 Autobrake must NOT be disconnected before these speeds

Manual Braking

• Take over braking after autobrake phase as required

Runway Exit Speeds

High-Speed Turnoff:

• Target: 40 knots
• Maximum: 50 knots

Standard / Tight Turns:

• Follow Airbus standard:
  • Maximum 15 knots

Reverse Thrust

• Use as required for runway conditions
• Reduce to idle at ~70 knots (typical)

Callouts (Typical)

• “RETARD” (automatic)
• “SPOILERS”
• “REVERSERS GREEN”
• “80 knots”
• “60 knots”

After Landing

• Vacate runway when safe
• Inform ATC
• Begin after landing flow

Key Principles

• Respect landing clearance at all times
• Never continue below minimums without authorization
• Maintain full control during rollout

Core Rule

“No clearance – no landing.”
“Any deviation results in a GO-AROUND – landing is considered a bonus, not a requirement.”

Outcome

A correct landing results in:

• Safe touchdown
• Controlled deceleration
• Efficient runway exit