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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.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 3,127 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the full 3,127 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 736 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
This flight was conducted in a Cessna C172 aircraft, departing from Linden Airport (KLDJ) and taking off from runway 09. The taxiing process from the parking area to the runway took approximately 2 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The takeoff roll was successful, with a takeoff distance of 957 feet, which accounted for 31% of the runway length. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 56 knots.
During the initial climb, the aircraft transitioned to level cruise, flying overhead Bloomfield, New York, at an altitude of approximately 1,000 feet. This enroute level cruise lasted for 26 minutes and covered a distance of 1 nautical mile. The local weather conditions during this phase were characterized by a temperature of 59°F and a wind speed of 1 knot from 270°.
Upon completing the enroute phase, the aircraft began its final approach to runway 27 at KLDJ Linden Airport. The approach was initiated from the east, with a heading of 249.0°, and the aircraft descended to an altitude of 979 feet above ground level (agl) at a distance of 4 nautical miles from the runway threshold. The local weather conditions during the final approach were characterized by a temperature of 61°F and a wind speed of 6 knots from 139°.
The landing was successful, with a touchdown speed of 53 knots and a touchdown rate of -160 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the touchdown distance was 732 feet, which accounted for 53% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The total landing distance was 1,671 feet, and the aircraft used a total of -1 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The total flight distance was 8 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 35 minutes. Overall, the flight was characterized by a smooth and controlled takeoff, enroute cruise, and landing, with good weather conditions and minimal wind effects.
The Cessna C172 aircraft successfully landed at KLDJ Linden Airport, demonstrating exceptional piloting skills. The final approach to runway 27 from the east, heading 249.0° at 4 nautical miles and 979 feet above ground level (agl), showcased the pilot's ability to navigate and control the aircraft with precision.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on the runway with a speed of 63 kt, which is within the acceptable threshold speed range. The touchdown distance of 732 feet was also well within the expected parameters, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The touchdown speed of 53 kt was also satisfactory, and the rate of descent at -160 feet per minute (fpm) was within the acceptable limits.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 61°F and a wind speed of 6 kt at 139°. Although there was a slight crosswind component of 6 kt, the pilot effectively managed the aircraft to maintain a perfect runway touchdown alignment. The tailwind component of 3 kt was minimal and did not pose any significant challenges.
The total landing distance of 1,671 feet was 53% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. This indicates that the pilot executed a well-planned and controlled approach, resulting in a smooth and efficient landing. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control of the aircraft during the critical phase of landing.
Overall, the Cessna C172 aircraft's landing at KLDJ Linden Airport was a textbook example of safe and efficient flight operations. The pilot's exceptional skills and attention to detail resulted in a successful landing, with a score of 98.9%.
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