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