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Work on the flare
Arrive slow and the sink rate at the threshold is already above schedule, the flare is short because there is no energy to extend it, and the touchdown is hard in a way that feels exactly like a late flare. Diagnosing a slow arrival as a late flare is the catastrophic misread: you respond by flaring earlier, which bleeds more speed, which makes the next one worse. The tiebreaker is threshold speed against VRef, not feel. Never diagnose a flare without it.
Read more in Flare TimingStart to finish · 12 stages, 10 scored
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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 917 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 917 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 850 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the Cessna C182 began at LSGK Saanen Airfield, with the aircraft entering runway 08 for departure. The average speed during the initial stages on the runway was 0 knots. The departure roll on runway 08 covered 492 meters, which was 63% of the total runway length. The liftoff speed was recorded at 72 knots. The local weather at the time of departure indicated a temperature of 16°C, with a wind speed of 10 knots at 10°, resulting in a crosswind of 9 knots and a headwind of 4 knots.
After departure, the aircraft climbed to 50 feet above ground level (agl), then to 400 feet agl, and further to 1,000 feet agl from runway 08 at LSGK Saanen Airfield.
The enroute climb began overhead Saanen in the Canton de Berne, Switzerland. The aircraft climbed from 3,907 feet above sea level (asl) to 4,895 ft asl, gaining 988 feet in altitude in just 1 minute and covering a distance of 1 nautical mile.
The enroute descent commenced 1 mile northeast of Saanen. The aircraft descended from 4,903 ft asl to 3,521 ft asl, decreasing in altitude by 1,381 feet in 3 minutes and covering 4 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 14 at LSTS Sankt Stephan Airfield was from the northwest, with the aircraft heading 133.0° at 1 nautical mile and 211 feet agl. The landing on runway 14 at LSTS Sankt Stephan Airfield saw the aircraft touch down at a speed of 50 knots. The landing was assessed as good, with a touchdown rate of -46 ft/min. The touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 5.0 meters from the centerline. At the time of landing, the temperature was 15°C, with a wind speed of 10 knots at 11°, resulting in a crosswind of 8 knots and a tailwind of 6 knots.
The total landing distance covered was 1,125 meters, which was 123% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment following landing was reported as very good. Upon exiting the runway, the aircraft maintained an average speed of 13 knots.
In total, the flight covered a distance of 7 nautical miles, lasting 7 minutes and consuming 3 kilograms of fuel.
Firstly, let's acknowledge the positive aspects of the aircraft landing score. The approach phase was commendable with excellent glideslope alignment and a good threshold speed of 59 knots. Additionally, the touchdown rate of -46 ft/m and touchdown speed of 50 knots were both solid indicators of a well-controlled touchdown phase.
However, there are areas that require improvement to enhance the overall landing performance. In the approach phase, it is important to address the poor heading alignment and ensure better alignment to prevent any potential safety risks. Additionally, the landing flare needs significant improvement as it was very poor, indicating a lack of finesse in executing the landing.
During the landing phase, it is crucial to focus on maintaining a stable bank angle and improving the landing heading for a smoother touchdown. The threshold height was good, but attention should be given to enhancing the overall landing stability to prevent any potential runway excursions.
Furthermore, the touchdown point being excessively long and slightly misaligned from the centerline are factors that need to be addressed to ensure optimal runway utilization and alignment.
Lastly, it is essential to highlight the warning of landing with a 6 knot tailwind. This is a critical safety concern that should be avoided to prevent any risks during landing.
Overall, while there are areas that require improvement, there were positive aspects to build upon. By focusing on enhancing key areas such as heading alignment, landing flare, bank angle stability, touchdown point, and avoiding tailwind landings, the landing performance can be significantly improved. Tailoring training and practice sessions to address these specific areas will lead to a more efficient and safe landing experience. Keep up the hard work and continue to strive for excellence in every aspect of the landing process.
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