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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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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 1,230 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,230 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 262 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Reichelsheim Airfield (EDFB), the Piper PA-24-250 Comanche began its takeoff roll on runway 18, accelerating to a liftoff speed of 71 kt. The aircraft cleared the runway threshold in 435 m, utilizing 35% of the available runway length. The climb phase commenced overhead Florstadt, with the aircraft ascending from 995 ft above sea level to 1,898 ft, a vertical gain of 903 ft in just 1 minute. This rapid ascent covered a horizontal distance of 2 nm, demonstrating the aircraft's impressive climb performance.
Following the initial climb, the Comanche transitioned into a level cruise, maintaining an altitude of 1,898 ft as it flew 5 nm south east of Reichelsheim. This cruise phase lasted for 3 minutes, showcasing the aircraft's efficient fuel consumption. The final approach to runway 18 was initiated from a distance of 2 nm, with the aircraft descending to 1,191 ft above ground level. The landing was executed with a threshold speed of 76 kt, which was above the target value. The touchdown distance of 260 m was satisfactory, and the touchdown speed of 60 kt was within acceptable limits. However, the touchdown rate of -232 fpm was slightly below optimal.
The Comanche landed on runway 18, utilizing 43% of the available runway length. The runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned, deviating 5.0 m from the centerline. The runway rollout alignment was excellent, demonstrating the pilot's skill and control. The total landing distance of 535 m was within acceptable limits. The flight, which covered a total distance of 10 nm, utilized 4 kg of fuel and lasted 7 minutes. The aircraft's performance was satisfactory, with the pilot successfully navigating the various phases of the flight.
The final approach to runway 18 at EDFB Reichelsheim Airfield from the north was executed at a heading of 143.0°, 2 nautical miles from the threshold and at an altitude of 1,191 feet above ground level. The approach quality was satisfactory, with a good threshold height achieved. However, the threshold speed was above the target, reaching 76 knots, which may indicate a slight delay in the flare.
The touchdown characteristics were generally good, with a touchdown speed of 60 knots and a touchdown distance of 260 meters. The touchdown rate of -232 feet per minute was fair, suggesting a slight impact on the landing gear. The aircraft touched down slightly off-centreline, deviating by 5.0 meters from the centreline. Local weather conditions, with a temperature of 14°C and a 12-knot wind at 100°, contributed to the landing, with a 12-knot crosswind and a 3-knot headwind.
The total landing distance of 535 meters, accounting for 43% of the runway length, was acceptable. The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating a smooth and controlled deceleration. Overall, the landing performance scored 92.0%, reflecting a well-executed approach and touchdown, but with some room for improvement in terms of threshold speed and touchdown rate.
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