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Track the centreline on final
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.
Read more in The Stabilised ApproachStart to finish · 14 stages, 12 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 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 1,651 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 101 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight in the SF50 started with a short taxi from the parking area to the runway at LFKA Albertville General Pierre Delachenal Airfield. The taxi took 2 minutes to cover less than 1 nm. The departure roll on runway 23 was smooth, with a takeoff distance of 715 m. The plane reached a liftoff speed of 108 kn under calm weather conditions, with a temperature of 13 °C and no significant winds.
The enroute climb began over Sainte-Helene-sur-Isere in Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, France. The climb took the aircraft from 2,180 ft asl to 8,286 ft asl, covering a distance of 10 nm in only 3 minutes. The subsequent descent took place over Cruet, decreasing altitude from 8,422 ft asl to 1,367 ft asl in 6 minutes, covering 12 nm.
The final approach to runway 18 at LFLB Chambéry Savoie Mont Blanc Airport was from the north, heading 165.0 ° at 1 nm and 579 ft agl. The landing on runway 18 was successful, although the touchdown speed of 75 kn was slightly fast. The aircraft touched down at a good distance of 99 m from the threshold, with a touchdown rate of -277 ft/m. The runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 5.3 m from the centerline.
After landing, the SF50 used 1,061 m of the 1,651 m long runway, with a slight misalignment of 8.3 m from the centerline during rollout. The taxi back to the parking area took 3 minutes to cover less than 1 nm. The total flight distance was 24 nm, lasting 13 minutes and consuming 51 kg of fuel. Overall, the flight in the SF50 demonstrated good handling and performance characteristics throughout the various phases of flight.
Firstly, congratulations on achieving an overall aircraft landing score of 88.3%! It is evident that there are several strengths to acknowledge, as well as some areas for improvement.
During the Approach Phase, it is commendable that there was excellent glideslope alignment. This indicates precision and control in descending towards the runway. However, the poor heading alignment suggests that there may have been some difficulty in maintaining the correct aircraft orientation. It would be beneficial to focus on improving heading alignment in future landings to enhance overall accuracy.
Furthermore, the slightly below target threshold speed of 79 knots is a minor concern. Ensuring that the aircraft is at the optimal speed during approach is crucial for a smooth and safe landing. Paying close attention to speed control can help to improve overall landing performance.
Moving on to the Landing Phase, it is positive to note that there was good threshold height and excellent landing flare. These factors contribute to a successful touchdown and demonstrate a level of skill in executing these critical aspects of the landing process.
However, there are areas in the Touchdown Phase that could be refined. The fair touchdown rate of -277 ft/m suggests room for improvement in achieving a smoother touchdown. Additionally, the slightly fast touchdown speed of 75 knots may have contributed to this. Maintaining a more consistent and appropriate touchdown speed can help in achieving a controlled and gentle landing.
On the other hand, the good touchdown distance of 99 meters indicates effective braking and deceleration after touchdown. This is crucial for ensuring the aircraft comes to a stop safely within a reasonable distance. However, the slight misalignment of 5.3 meters from the runway centreline suggests the need for increased precision in touchdown positioning.
Overall, while there are clear strengths in the landing performance, such as glideslope alignment and landing flare, there are also areas that can be refined, such as heading alignment, touchdown rate, speed control, and touchdown positioning. By focusing on these aspects and continuously striving for improvement, you can further enhance your landing skills and achieve even higher scores in future flights. Keep up the good work and continue to practice and refine your techniques to become an even more proficient pilot. Well done on your current progress!
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