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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: sink rate above what the glideslope needed and off the centreline.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 1,564 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 292 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 09 at MRPV Tobías Bolaños International Airport, a Cessna Skyhawk taking to the skies. The aircraft required a takeoff distance of just 105 meters, which accounted for 7% of the runway's length. The liftoff speed was achieved at 56 knots, marking the start of the flight.
As the aircraft climbed into the air, it encountered local weather conditions of 23 degrees Celsius and a moderate wind of 13 knots at 50 degrees. The crosswind and headwind components were both 9 knots, presenting a manageable challenge for the pilot. The enroute climb began overhead San Juan, a town in the Provincia de San Jose, Costa Rica, where the aircraft ascended from 4,414 feet above sea level to 4,613 feet, a gain of 200 feet in just one minute. This climb covered a distance of one nautical mile.
Following the climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which started overhead San Jose and lasted for five minutes. During this period, the aircraft covered a distance of six nautical miles. The enroute descent began overhead Santa Ana, another town in the Provincia de San Jose, Costa Rica, where the aircraft descended from 4,941 feet to 3,976 feet, a decrease of 965 feet in three minutes. This descent covered a distance of three nautical miles.
As the aircraft approached its destination, it began its final approach to runway 09 at MRPV Tobías Bolaños International Airport. The approach was made from the west, with the aircraft heading 106.0 degrees at a distance of three nautical miles and an altitude of 723 feet above ground level. The landing was successful, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a distance of 290 meters. The touchdown speed was 48 knots, which was within the acceptable range, and the touchdown rate was smooth at -137 feet per minute.
The runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating that the pilot had successfully navigated the aircraft to the center of the runway. The local weather conditions remained the same, with a temperature of 23 degrees Celsius and a wind of 13 knots at 50 degrees. The crosswind and headwind components were both 9 knots.
In conclusion, the flight was a success, with the aircraft covering a total distance of 16 nautical miles in 12 minutes. The fuel consumption was 6 kilograms, indicating efficient use of resources. The pilot's skills and experience were evident in the smooth execution of the flight, from takeoff to landing.
The Cessna Skyhawk successfully landed at MRPV Tobías Bolaños International Airport, achieving a score of 91.8%. The aircraft approached the runway from the west, heading 106.0° at a distance of 3 nautical miles and an altitude of 723 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot demonstrated good control and precision during the final approach, ultimately landing safely on runway 09.
The runway at MRPV Tobías Bolaños International Airport has a length of 1,564 meters, providing a sufficient distance for the aircraft to touch down and come to a stop. The threshold height was reported as good, indicating that the pilot maintained a safe altitude above the runway during the approach. However, the threshold speed was slightly above the target speed of 66 knots, which may indicate a slight delay in the pilot's descent.
The touchdown distance of 290 meters was considered good, suggesting that the pilot maintained a steady and controlled rate of descent. The touchdown speed of 48 knots was also within acceptable limits, indicating that the pilot successfully managed the aircraft's speed during the landing. The touchdown rate of -137 feet per minute (fpm) was smooth, indicating that the pilot avoided any sudden or jarring movements during the landing.
The runway touchdown alignment was reported as very good, indicating that the pilot maintained a precise and controlled approach to the runway. The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 23°C and a wind speed of 13 knots at 50°. The crosswind and headwind components were both 9 knots, which may have presented some challenges for the pilot during the landing. However, the pilot successfully managed these conditions to achieve a safe and successful landing.
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