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Slow the descent speed
Below 10,000 ft you are typically limited to 250 kt indicated (a US rule that much of the world mirrors in some form, though not universally). This forces a deceleration around 10,000 ft whether the profile wants one or not, so plan for it rather than discovering it.
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Two stabilised approach gates, each with six checks at 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
Side view — the last 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 5,539 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 2,513 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 31 at 49CL El Peco Ranch Airport. The A10C Thunderbolt II took off with a takeoff distance of 1,571 feet, which was 57% of the runway. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 145 knots. The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 64°F and a wind speed of 1 knot from a direction of 269°, resulting in a negligible crosswind and headwind.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it began its enroute climb 1 mile northwest of 49CL El Peco Ranch Airport. The climb took the aircraft from an altitude of 1,217 feet above sea level to 4,301 feet above sea level, an increase of 3,084 feet in just 1 minute, covering a distance of 4 nautical miles.
The aircraft then began its first descent 1 mile northwest of 3CA5 Haws Airport, descending from 4,367 feet above sea level to 340 feet above sea level, a decrease of 4,027 feet in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 3 nautical miles. The aircraft then began another climb 5 miles northwest of 3CA5 Haws Airport, taking it from 340 feet above sea level to 6,437 feet above sea level, an increase of 6,097 feet in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 8 nautical miles.
The aircraft then began its second descent, this time from 6,171 feet above sea level to 759 feet above sea level, a decrease of 5,413 feet in 3 minutes, covering a distance of 7 nautical miles. The descent took place overhead 2O6 Chowchilla.
The final approach to runway 12 at KMAE Madera Municipal Airport was made from the northwest, with the aircraft heading 136.0° at 1 nautical mile and 494 feet above ground level. The landing was made on runway 12, which had a length of 5,539 feet. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was also good at 160 knots.
The touchdown point was 1,167 feet beyond the touchdown zone, with a touchdown speed of 139 knots and a touchdown rate of -151 feet per minute, both of which were good. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the runway rollout alignment was also perfect. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 59°F and a wind speed of 2 knots from a direction of 246°, resulting in a crosswind of 2 knots and a tailwind of 1 knot.
The total landing distance was 4,273 feet, which was 77% of the runway. The total flight distance was 26 nautical miles, and the flight took 9 minutes to complete. The aircraft used 1,304 pounds of fuel during the flight.
The A10C Thunderbolt II aircraft successfully landed at KMAE Madera Municipal Airport, demonstrating a high level of proficiency in its flight operations. The final approach to runway 12 was initiated from the northwest, with the aircraft heading 136.0° at 1 nautical mile and 494 feet above ground level (agl). This approach was executed with precision, as evidenced by the good threshold height and speed of 160 knots upon reaching the runway threshold.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft performed well, with a touchdown point located 1,167 feet beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed of 139 knots was within acceptable limits, and the touchdown rate of -151 feet per minute (fpm) was also satisfactory. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the aircraft was properly aligned with the runway centerline at the moment of touchdown.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 59°F and a gentle wind of 2 knots from 246°. This resulted in a minimal crosswind component of 2 knots and a slight tailwind of 1 knot. The aircraft's performance was not significantly affected by these conditions, as the total landing distance of 4,273 feet was only 77% of the available runway length of 5,539 feet.
The rollout alignment after touchdown was also perfect, indicating that the aircraft's brakes were applied smoothly and effectively, allowing the aircraft to come to a stop in a controlled manner. Overall, this landing demonstrates the A10C Thunderbolt II's ability to operate safely and efficiently in a variety of conditions, and the pilot's skill and experience in executing a precise and controlled landing.
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