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Arrival
Level off and trim for level flight earlier after the turn, holding the standard circuit altitude on downwind.
What happened: You flew the downwind leg at 243 ft agl, above the correct circuit height for this pattern.
Watch for: Altimeter: the normal circuit height on downwind.
See Pattern Downwind
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.
Read more in The Stabilised ApproachStart to finish · 10 stages, 10 in the score
Events
Events
Events
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: seven checks where the approach path is 300 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate is an instrument-approach check and does not apply. These checks are the approach's score.
At the 300 ft gate: centreline 4.4° off, against a 1° limit and wings 10° of bank, against a 10° limit.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,488 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 261 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Groningen Airport Eelde, located in the Netherlands, served as the departure point for this flight. The aircraft, flown by Gabriel White and Grey, began its journey by taking off from runway 05, navigating a go-around at a mere 4 feet above ground level. This initial maneuver set the tone for a precise and controlled flight, as the pilots expertly guided the aircraft through the subsequent phases.
As the aircraft approached runway 05 from the south-west, it maintained a steady heading of 51.0° at an altitude of 186 feet above ground level, just 0 nautical miles from the threshold. The pilots executed a smooth final approach, adhering to the recommended threshold speed of 65 knots. The touchdown distance of 265 meters was well within the acceptable range, and the aircraft touched down at a speed of 47 knots, resulting in an impressive touchdown rate of -76 feet per minute. Although the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 4.4 meters from the centerline, the overall performance was commendable.
The flight's performance was further enhanced by the favorable local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15°C and a gentle wind of 1 knot from 270°. The minimal crosswind and tailwind of 1 knot each contributed to a stable and predictable flight path. The total flight distance of 4 nautical miles was covered in just 3 minutes, with a fuel consumption of 1 kilogram. This efficient flight profile demonstrated the pilots' skill and expertise in navigating the aircraft through the various phases of flight.
The final approach to runway 05 at EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde from the south west was executed with precision, with the aircraft Gabriel White and Grey maintaining a heading of 51.0° at 0 nm and 186 ft above ground level. The approach quality was excellent, with a good threshold height allowing the pilot to maintain a stable and controlled descent. The threshold speed of 65 kt was achieved with ease, setting the stage for a smooth touchdown.
As the aircraft touched down on the 2,493 m long runway, the touchdown distance was good at 265 m, indicating a well-executed flare. The touchdown speed of 47 kt was also within the acceptable range, and the touchdown rate of -76 fpm was excellent, demonstrating a high degree of control and precision. However, the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 4.4 m from the centreline, which may have been due to a slight deviation in the approach path.
The rollout phase was uneventful, with the aircraft maintaining a stable and controlled speed. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15 °C and a wind of 1 kt at 270°, contributed to a relatively calm and stable environment. The crosswind and tailwind components were minimal, at 1 kt each, which further facilitated a smooth and controlled rollout. Overall, the landing was executed with a high degree of precision and control, resulting in a score of 99.8%.
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