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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: five checks where the approach path is 500 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate was not assessed, because the approach did not join final that far out.
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 3,862 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 461 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the Beechcraft King Air 350A began with a smooth taxi from the parking area to the runway at KGEG Spokane Intl, taking a total of 6 minutes to cover the 2-nautical mile distance. The departure roll on runway 03 was quick, with a takeoff distance of 632 meters, representing 19% of the runway length. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 111 knots, under local weather conditions of 17°C temperature and 5 knots of wind coming from 49°, resulting in a 5 knot headwind.
Once airborne, the enroute climb commenced 1 mile northeast of KGEG Spokane Intl and climbed from 3,349 feet above sea level to 27,013 feet, covering 34 nautical miles in just 10 minutes. The climb represented an impressive gain of 23,664 feet in altitude. The subsequent level cruise phase began 4 miles west of Newport, lasting 20 minutes and covering 112 nautical miles.
As the flight progressed, the aircraft entered the enroute descent phase 13 miles northwest of Fernie in British Columbia, Canada. Descending from 27,551 feet to 5,207 feet, the aircraft lost 22,344 feet in altitude over a 24-minute period while covering 99 nautical miles. The landing was smooth on runway 35L at CYYC Calgary Intl, which has a runway length of 3,862 meters. The touchdown occurred 462 meters from the threshold, with a touchdown speed of 90 knots and a Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI) showing a descent rate of -196 feet per minute. The local weather during landing was 15°C with a 7-knot tailwind coming from 180°.
The total landing distance was 645 meters, representing 17% of the runway length, and the aircraft taxied back to the parking area in 5 minutes, covering less than 1 nautical mile. The entire flight covered a distance of 253 nautical miles, took 77 minutes to complete, and consumed 362 kilograms of fuel. Overall, the flight in the Beechcraft King Air 350A was efficient and successful, with precise takeoff, climb, cruise, descent, and landing phases.
Overall, your aircraft landing score of 99.2% is excellent and demonstrates a high level of skill and proficiency in executing the different phases of the landing procedure. Let's break down each phase to provide a more detailed analysis.
In the Approach Phase, it is noted that the descent path was slightly above the glideslope limit. This indicates that some adjustments may be needed to ensure a smoother descent towards the runway in future landings. Additionally, the speed was slightly above the target, which could have contributed to the descent path issue. Consider adjusting your speed control to ensure a more precise approach in future landings.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, it is commendable that you had a good threshold height and a great landing flare. These elements are crucial in ensuring a safe and smooth touchdown on the runway. Additionally, your touchdown rate was good, and the speed was on target. However, it is important to note that you landed with a 7 kn tailwind, which is not ideal and can pose safety risks. Be mindful of wind conditions and aim to land with a headwind whenever possible.
During the Touchdown Phase, it is positive to see that your touchdown distance was inside the touchdown zone and the runway touchdown position was 2.4 m from the centreline. This demonstrates good control and precision during the final moments of the landing.
Finally, in the Rollout Phase, your runway alignment was reported as very good, indicating that you maintained control and stayed on the centreline during the rollout after touchdown. This is essential for ensuring a safe and efficient exit from the runway.
Overall, while your landing score is impressive, there are areas for improvement to further enhance your landing technique. Focus on maintaining a more precise descent path and speed control during the Approach Phase, and be vigilant about wind conditions to avoid landing with a tailwind. Keep up the good work and continue to strive for perfection in each phase of the landing procedure. Your dedication to improving your skills will undoubtedly lead to even higher landing scores in the future.
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