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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.
Two stabilised approach gates, each with seven checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
At the 1,000 ft gate: off the centreline and speed below the reference speed.
At the 500 ft gate: off the centreline and speed below the reference speed.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 1,576 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 317 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a departure roll from runway 06 at KMTP Montauk Airport, a small airport located in Montauk, New York. The aircraft, a DA42, took off with a takeoff distance of 107 meters, which is just 15% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 76 knots, and the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 9 degrees Celsius.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it began its enroute climb, reaching an altitude of 1,646 feet above sea level (asl) in just 1 minute, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles. The climb was followed by a brief level cruise, lasting 2 minutes and covering 3 nautical miles, before the aircraft began its descent. The descent from 1,654 feet asl to 1,194 feet asl took 2 minutes and covered 3 nautical miles.
The aircraft then began another climb, this time from 1,207 feet asl to 1,801 feet asl, an increase of 594 feet in 2 minutes, covering 3 nautical miles. This was followed by a longer level cruise, lasting 8 minutes and covering 20 nautical miles, which took place 1 mile south of KSPP Gardiners Island Landing Field Springs.
The aircraft continued its journey, climbing from 1,747 feet asl to 2,852 feet asl in 2 minutes, covering 4 nautical miles, before beginning another level cruise. This cruise lasted 3 minutes and covered 8 nautical miles, taking place 1 mile west of Hampton Bays. The aircraft then began its descent, dropping from 2,752 feet asl to 1,970 feet asl in 2 minutes, covering 4 nautical miles.
The aircraft continued its descent and began another level cruise, lasting 3 minutes and covering 8 nautical miles, which took place 1 mile north-west of Manorville. The aircraft then began its final climb, this time from 1,523 feet asl to 1,997 feet asl in 3 minutes, covering 5 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 33L at KISP Long Island MacArthur Airport was made from the south-east, with the aircraft heading 323.0 degrees at 3 nautical miles and 893 feet above ground level (agl). The landing was successful, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a speed of 65 knots and a touchdown distance of 315 meters. The touchdown rate was fair at -212 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good.
After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, taking less than 1 minute and covering less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 64 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 31 minutes. The aircraft used 23 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The DA42 aircraft successfully landed on runway 33L at KISP Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, achieving a score of 91.0%. The final approach was initiated from the southeast, heading 323.0° at a distance of 3 nautical miles and an altitude of 893 feet above ground level (agl).
The aircraft demonstrated good control and precision during the approach, ultimately landing safely on the runway. The threshold height was reported as good, indicating that the aircraft was at the correct altitude as it approached the runway. The threshold speed of 74 knots was also met, which is a critical factor in ensuring a safe and controlled landing.
The touchdown distance of 315 meters was considered good, indicating that the aircraft was able to slow down and touch down on the runway in a relatively short distance. The touchdown speed of 65 knots was also within the acceptable range, suggesting that the aircraft was able to maintain control and stability during the landing.
However, the touchdown rate of -212 feet per minute (fpm) was reported as fair, which may indicate some minor issues with the aircraft's descent or control during the landing. Despite this, the runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating that the aircraft was properly aligned with the runway and able to touch down safely.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were reported as a temperature of 9°C, which may have had some impact on the aircraft's performance and handling during the approach and landing. However, the pilot's skills and experience were able to overcome any challenges posed by the weather, resulting in a successful landing.
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