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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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Two stabilised approach gates, each with six checks at 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
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 387 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departure from Groningen Airport Eelde, EHGG, commenced with a smooth roll down runway 23. The aircraft, DV20, accelerated to liftoff speed of 50 kt, achieving lift-off in 1,839 meters, which represented 74% of the available runway length. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15 °C and a light wind of 1 kt from 270°, contributed to a stable and predictable takeoff.
Following a brief enroute level cruise, which lasted 2 minutes and covered 2 nautical miles, the aircraft began its descent towards runway 05 at EHGG. The final approach was initiated from the southwest, with a heading of 52.0° at an altitude of 194 feet above ground level. The landing was executed with precision, with a touchdown speed of 30 kt and a touchdown distance of 389 meters, which was well within the available runway length of 2,493 meters. The touchdown rate of -88 fpm was also noteworthy, indicating a controlled and gentle touchdown.
The post-landing rollout was equally impressive, with perfect alignment on the runway. The total landing distance of 501 meters, which represented only 20% of the runway length, further underscored the aircraft's excellent handling characteristics. The total flight distance of 4 nautical miles was completed in 3 minutes, with a fuel consumption of 1 kg. Overall, the flight demonstrated a high level of proficiency and adherence to standard operating procedures.
The final approach to runway 05 at EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde from the south west was executed with precision, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 52.0° at 0 nm and 194 ft above ground level. The approach quality was excellent, with a good threshold height and a threshold speed of 35 kt, which was well below the target to avoid stalling. The aircraft touched down smoothly at a speed of 30 kt, with a touchdown distance of 389 m, demonstrating good control and precision.
The touchdown characteristics were outstanding, with a touchdown rate of -88 fpm, indicating a gentle and controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, with the aircraft centered on the runway. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15 °C and a wind of 1 kt at 270°, contributed to a stable and predictable approach. The crosswind and tailwind components were minimal, at 1 kt each, further enhancing the approach's stability.
The rollout phase was equally impressive, with perfect alignment on the runway centerline. The total landing distance of 501 m, which accounted for only 20% of the runway length, was a testament to the pilot's skill and control. Overall, the landing was scored 92.1%, reflecting the high level of precision and control demonstrated throughout the approach, touchdown, and rollout phases.
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