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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.
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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 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 11,982 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 2,327 ft past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a departure roll from runway 27R at Gillespie Field, KSEE. The Beechcraft Baron G58 took off with a takeoff distance of 766 feet, which accounted for 17% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 103 knots, and the aircraft climbed away from the airport.
As the aircraft climbed to a higher altitude, it encountered local weather conditions with a temperature of 78 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 14 knots from a direction of 268 degrees. This resulted in a 3-knot crosswind and a 14-knot headwind. The aircraft continued its climb, passing overhead Santee, California, and reaching an altitude of 4,242 feet above sea level.
After reaching the desired altitude, the aircraft began its enroute descent, starting 3 miles west of Eucalyptus Hills, California. The descent was from 4,767 feet above sea level to 1,510 feet above sea level, a decrease of 3,257 feet in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 24R at Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field, KNKX, was from the east, heading 260 degrees at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,058 feet above ground level. However, the aircraft was required to execute a go-around due to the aircraft's position.
The go-around was initiated at an altitude of 1,035 feet above ground level. After completing the go-around, the aircraft made a successful landing on runway 24R, which had a length of 11,982 feet. The threshold height at 85 feet above ground level was significantly above the target, and the threshold speed was well above the target at 94 knots.
The touchdown point was 1,191 feet beyond the touchdown zone, with a touchdown speed of 73 knots, which was good. The touchdown rate was fair at -270 feet per minute. The runway touchdown position was misaligned by 33 feet from the centerline. The local weather conditions during the landing were a temperature of 71 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 15 knots from a direction of 271 degrees, resulting in a 4-knot crosswind and a 14-knot headwind.
The total landing distance was 3,403 feet, which accounted for 28% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was very good. After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area from the runway, taking 1 minute and covering less than 1 nautical mile.
The total flight distance was 10 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 8 minutes. The aircraft used 11 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The Beechcraft Baron G58 aircraft successfully landed at KNKX Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field, but with some notable deviations from the ideal approach and landing. The final approach was initiated from the east, heading 260.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,058 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft touched down on runway 24R, which has a length of 11,982 feet.
However, the threshold height at 85 feet agl was significantly above the target, indicating that the aircraft may have been higher than desired at the point of touchdown. Additionally, the threshold speed was well above the target at 94 knots, suggesting that the aircraft may have been descending too quickly or not configured for the optimal approach speed.
The touchdown point was 1,191 feet beyond the touchdown zone, which is a notable deviation from the ideal landing spot. The touchdown speed of 73 knots was good, indicating that the pilot maintained control and managed the descent effectively. The touchdown rate of -270 feet per minute (fpm) was fair, suggesting that the aircraft may have experienced some deceleration during the landing.
The runway touchdown position was misaligned by 33 feet from the centerline, which may have been due to crosswind or pilot error. The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 71°F and a wind of 15 knots at 271°. The crosswind was minimal at 4 knots, while the headwind was 14 knots, which may have contributed to the aircraft's alignment issues.
The total landing distance was 3,403 feet, which is 28% of the runway length. This is a relatively short landing distance, indicating that the pilot managed the approach and landing effectively. The runway rollout alignment was very good, suggesting that the pilot maintained control and aligned the aircraft with the runway centerline during the rollout phase.
Overall, while the Beechcraft Baron G58 aircraft landed safely at KNKX Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field, there were some notable deviations from the ideal approach and landing. The pilot may have benefited from additional training or practice to improve their approach and landing skills, particularly in terms of maintaining the optimal threshold height and speed.
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