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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.
Two stabilised approach gates, each with five checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
At the 1,000 ft gate: off the runway's 3° glideslope.
At the 500 ft gate: off the runway's 3° glideslope.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 1,700 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 347 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight started with Taxiing from the parking to the runway taking 3 minutes and covering less than 1 nautical mile at the Fort Frances Municipal Airport, CYAG. The departure roll took place on runway 30, and the takeoff distance was 221 meters, which was only 16% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 74 knots, and the local temperature was 9 degrees Celsius.
Enroute climb started approximately 1 mile northwest of CYAG, where the aircraft rose from 2,165 feet above sea level to 9,652 feet at an increase of 7,487 feet in 7 minutes and covering a distance of 13 nautical miles. As the aircraft continued its journey, it began its enroute level cruise 6 miles southeast of KINL Falls International Airport. Level cruise lasted for 13 minutes, covering 46 nautical miles.
The enroute descent phase started 9 miles north of MN72 Peil's Vermillion Wings Seaplane Base Tower. The aircraft descended from 9,657 feet above sea level to 2,802 feet in a 6-minute duration, covering 21 nautical miles. The descent was a precursor to the flight's final approach to runway 12 at Ely Municipal Airport, KELO, from the northwest.
The final approach was executed at a heading of 121.0 degrees at 4 nautical miles and 1,361 feet above ground level. The landing took place on runway 12, which had a length of 1,700 meters. The threshold speed was good at 71 knots, while the touchdown speed was a little fast at 65 knots. However, the touchdown rate was excellent at -90 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was very good.
The total landing distance was 970 meters, which was 57% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was slightly misaligned by 9.1 meters from the centreline. After landing, the aircraft taxiied to the parking for 1 minute, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 85 nautical miles, while the flight duration was 33 minutes. The aircraft used a total of 82 kilograms of fuel during the flight. The local weather during landing had a temperature of 12 degrees Celsius, with a wind speed of 5 knots at 220 degrees and a tailwind of 1 knot.
The aircraft landing was that of a Kodiak 100, which successfully landed at KELO Ely Municipal Airport. The pilot demonstrated a high degree of proficiency in conducting a final approach to runway 12 from the north-west direction, heading 121.0° at 4 nautical miles and at an altitude of 1,361 feet above ground level (agl).
Upon landing on the runway, the pilot successfully managed the threshold height, maintaining an optimal airspeed of 71 knots. Additionally, the pilot ensured a suitable touchdown distance of 346 meters, which is within the acceptable range for a safe landing. However, the pilot did land slightly fast at 65 knots, deviating from the optimal speed during the touchdown.
Notably, the pilot performed an excellent touchdown rate of -90 feet per minute (fpm), showcasing excellent control over the aircraft's descent. Furthermore, the runway touchdown alignment was very good, signifying that the pilot maintained a stable approach and alignment with the runway throughout the landing.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing consisted of a temperature of 12°C and a light wind of 5 knots from a direction of 220°. The crosswind component was moderate at 5 knots, while the tailwind component was minimal at 1 knot. The combination of these weather conditions presented a moderate challenge for the pilot, who skillfully navigated the aircraft to a safe touchdown.
The total landing distance of 970 meters represented 57% of the available runway length, indicating a suitable and controlled landing. Post-landing, the pilot slightly misaligned the runway rollout, deviating from the centerline by 9.1 meters; however, the deviation remained minor and within acceptable limits.
Overall, the aircraft's pilot demonstrated remarkable skill and proficiency in executing a safe and controlled landing at KELO Ely Municipal Airport, adhering to standard safety protocols and procedures.
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