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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.
One stabilised approach gate: five checks where the approach path is 500 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate was not assessed, because the approach did not join final that far out.
Side view — the last 1,272 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,272 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 344 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 21 at LESU Pirineus - la Seu d'Urgel Airport, a small airport located in the Pyrenees region of Spain. The Cessna 152 aircraft accelerated down the runway, reaching a liftoff speed of 53 knots. The takeoff distance was 309 meters, which accounted for 24% of the runway length. The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 9 degrees Celsius and a gentle wind blowing at 2 knots from a direction of 275 degrees.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it began to ascend to a higher altitude. The enroute climb started approximately 1 mile southwest of the airport and continued for 5 minutes, during which the aircraft gained an altitude of 3,021 feet, rising from 3,223 feet above sea level to 6,244 feet. This climb phase covered a distance of 2 nautical miles. The aircraft then leveled off and entered a cruise phase, which lasted for 4 minutes and covered another 2 nautical miles.
After the cruise phase, the aircraft began its final approach to runway 21 at LESU Pirineus - la Seu d'Urgel Airport. The approach was made from the north-east, with the aircraft heading 212.0 degrees at an altitude of 1,072 feet above ground level and a distance of 1 nautical mile from the runway threshold. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were similar to those at departure, with a temperature of 9 degrees Celsius and a gentle wind blowing at 2 knots from a direction of 277 degrees.
The landing was executed smoothly, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a speed of 41 knots. The touchdown distance was 341 meters, which was well within the available runway length. The touchdown rate was excellent, with a rate of -89 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was also very good, indicating a high degree of precision in the pilot's landing technique.
After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, taking approximately 1 minute to cover a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 7 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 13 minutes. The aircraft used a total of 3 kilograms of fuel during the flight. Overall, the flight was executed safely and efficiently, with a high degree of precision and control demonstrated by the pilot.
The Cessna 152 aircraft successfully landed at LESU Pirineus - la Seu d'Urgel Airport, achieving a high score of 97.2%. The final approach to runway 21 was conducted from the north east, with a heading of 212.0° at 1 nautical mile and 1,072 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft maintained a good altitude and speed throughout the approach, ultimately landing safely on the runway.
The landing was characterized by a good threshold height, which is a critical aspect of a safe landing. The threshold speed of 46 knots was well below the target speed, indicating that the pilot was taking necessary precautions to avoid stalling the aircraft. The touchdown distance of 341 meters was also good, and the touchdown speed of 41 knots was within acceptable limits.
One of the standout aspects of this landing was the excellent touchdown rate of -89 feet per minute (fpm). This indicates that the aircraft touched down smoothly and with minimal impact, which is essential for preventing damage to the aircraft and ensuring the safety of the occupants. The runway touchdown alignment was also very good, suggesting that the pilot had maintained a steady and consistent approach.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were relatively calm, with a temperature of 9°C and a wind speed of 2 knots from 277°. The crosswind component was minimal at 2 knots, and the headwind component was 1 knot. These conditions made the landing relatively straightforward, and the pilot was able to maintain control of the aircraft throughout the approach and landing.
The total landing distance of 780 meters was 61% of the runway length, which is a reasonable distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot had maintained control of the aircraft during the rollout phase and had brought it to a safe stop.
Overall, this landing was a textbook example of a safe and controlled approach and landing. The pilot's attention to detail and ability to maintain a steady and consistent approach were key factors in achieving a high score and ensuring the safety of the aircraft and its occupants.
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