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Smooth and coordinate your control inputs through the pattern entry, easing elevator and aileron movements to avoid abrupt g force spikes.
What happened: G force varied during the pattern entry, and the same unevenness showed up again in the landing and through the rollout. A rough, abrupt control pattern early on tends to carry straight through to the ground run.
Watch for: G meter: hold a smooth, steady reading through the turn, avoiding any sharp spikes.
The rudder input is a changing profile through the roll rather than one that is held. So the demand on your right foot starts large at power application, eases as speed builds and the rudder gains authority, then jumps again at rotation.
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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 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.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,490 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 305 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Groningen Airport Eelde, the Grumman AA-5A Traveler began its takeoff roll on runway 23. The aircraft accelerated smoothly, reaching liftoff speed of 70 kt in a distance of 404 meters, which accounted for 16% of the available runway length. The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 15 °C and a gentle wind of 1 kt from 270°, resulting in a negligible crosswind and headwind component.
As the aircraft entered the left-hand traffic pattern, it demonstrated excellent maneuverability, completing the pattern entry in less than 1 nm in 20 seconds. The subsequent crosswind turn was executed with precision, taking 23 seconds to complete the turn. The pilot then initiated the downwind turn, maintaining a 45-degree angle to the runway and a distance of 1 nm. The downwind leg was flown for 2 nm in 59 seconds, followed by a base leg turn with an angle of 56.4° to the runway. The final approach was made from the north-east, with the aircraft descending to 198 ft above ground level (agl) at a heading of 232.0°.
The Grumman AA-5A Traveler touched down on runway 23 with a speed of 42 kt, achieving a touchdown distance of 308 meters, which was 16% of the available runway length. The touchdown rate was an impressive -72 fpm, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was excellent, and the aircraft rolled out perfectly, using a total of 398 meters of runway. The total flight distance was 6 nm, covering a distance of 5 nm in 5 minutes, and the aircraft consumed 1 kg of fuel during the flight.
The Grumman AA-5A Traveler touched down smoothly on runway 23 at EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde, showcasing exceptional approach quality. The aircraft descended from an altitude of 198 feet above ground level (agl) at 0 nautical miles from the runway threshold, aligning itself with the runway centerline as it approached from the north east at a heading of 232.0°. The threshold height was good, allowing for a controlled and stable approach.
As the aircraft touched down, it demonstrated a satisfactory threshold speed of 68 knots, followed by a touchdown distance of 308 meters, which was well within the acceptable range. The touchdown speed of 42 knots was also good, and the touchdown rate of -72 feet per minute (fpm) was excellent, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, with the aircraft maintaining its centerline alignment throughout the touchdown phase.
The rollout phase was equally impressive, with the aircraft maintaining perfect alignment with the runway centerline. The total landing distance of 398 meters was only 16% of the runway length, demonstrating exceptional control and precision. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15°C and a wind speed of 1 knot from 270°, contributed to a stable and predictable approach. Overall, the landing was scored 99.1%, reflecting the pilot's exceptional skill and control throughout the approach, touchdown, and rollout phases.
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