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Hold the approach speed
Preparing for a stable approach will give you time to decide on whether to attempt the landing or going around. Too much altitude with a high sink rate will result in carrying too much speed onto the runway. Configuring flaps and the gear late also won't help the speed decay.
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The threshold, the flare and the hold-off. The approach that led to it is the stabilisation gates below.
One stabilised approach gate for a circuit: five checks where the approach path is 500 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate is an instrument-approach check and does not apply.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 608 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 608 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 106 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight was conducted in a Van's RV-10 aircraft, departing from runway 26 at WY32 Circle B Airport. The takeoff roll was around 367 meters, which represents 60% of the available runway space. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 56 knots, meeting the expected conditions for takeoff.
As the aircraft entered the traffic pattern, it made a right-hand turn from the runway 26 downwind leg, completing the maneuver in less than 1 nautical mile in 80 seconds. Following this, the aircraft proceeded to a right-hand base turn, which took a significantly shorter 10 seconds to complete.
The downwind turn of the traffic pattern saw the aircraft navigate a 1-nautical-mile distance at an angle of about 20.6 degrees relative to the runway, a testament to the pilot's skill and precision. Subsequently, the downwind leg was executed efficiently, with the aircraft covering the required distance in less than 1 nautical mile over a period of 14 seconds.
Upon reaching the final approach phase, the Van's RV-10 aircraft was heading 91.0 degrees at an altitude of 69 feet above ground level and a distance of 0 nautical miles to the runway. It proceeded to touch down on runway 08 at WY32 Circle B Airport.
A key factor in the successful landing was the consideration of wind conditions during the landing, which were characterized by a temperature of 15 °C and a 1-kilometer-per-hour wind blowing from the west-northwest, resulting in a negligible headwind of 1 kt. Furthermore, the landing speed was optimized at 49 kt, with the threshold speed well below target to avoid stalling. The touchdown speed was around 45 kt, and the touch down rate was smooth, measuring -130 fpm.
Given these ideal conditions, the actual touchdown distance came in at 105 meters, representing 20% below the expected distance, demonstrating the pilot's mastery of the aircraft. Furthermore, the pilot executed an expert landing roll, bringing the aircraft to a complete stop on the runway, while maintaining perfect runway rollout alignment.
Overall, the total landing distance was an impressive 470 meters, accounting for 77% of the runway length. The pilot's skill and experience were clearly evident throughout the flight, as evidenced by the precision, control, and efficiency with which the takeoff, landing, and entire flight were executed.
In conclusion, the Van's RV-10 aircraft performed exceptionally well during this flight, with the pilot demonstrating exceptional skill and proficiency. The entire flight spanned a distance of 2 nautical miles and was completed within 4 minutes, while also using an estimated 3 kilograms of fuel.
The landing of the Van's RV-10 aircraft at WY32 Circle B Airport's runway 08 was executed with a high degree of precision and control. The aircraft was initially on a final approach to the runway from the west, heading at 91.0° at 0nm and 69 feet above ground level (agl).
Upon reaching the runway, which has a length of 608 meters, the pilot managed to make a smooth landing with a threshold height that did not pose any issues. The threshold speed of 49 knots was significantly below the target speed, a precautionary measure taken to avoid any potential stall during the landing.
The touchdown distance of 105 meters was also well within the expected range. Upon touchdown, the speed of the aircraft was 45 knots, which is an ideal speed for a smooth landing. Furthermore, the rate of descent, at -130 feet per minute, was smooth and well-controlled.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a negligible crosswind of 1 knot at 270°. Although a 1-knot tailwind was present, it did not significantly impact the landing process.
The total landing distance of 470 meters accounted for approximately 77% of the available runway, indicating a safe and controlled landing. The runway rollout was executed perfectly, with the aircraft remaining in perfect alignment as it taxied off the runway. Overall, the landing of the Van's RV-10 aircraft was a textbook example of precision and control.
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