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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.
Read more in The Stabilised ApproachStart to finish · 14 stages, 13 scored
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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: sink rate above what the glideslope needed.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,581 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,581 m of the 2,488 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 644 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departure from Groningen Airport Eelde, EHGG, commenced with a rollout on runway 23. The Fokker 70 demonstrator accelerated to liftoff speed of 154 kt, achieving lift-off after a takeoff distance of 1,540 meters, which represented 62% of the available runway length. The aircraft then transitioned into a steady climb, ascending from an initial altitude of 1,008 feet above sea level to 1,953 feet asl. This climb phase, initiated overhead Donderen, was characterized by a vertical gain of 945 feet in just 1 minute, covering a distance of 4 nautical miles.
As the aircraft continued its enroute phase, it began its descent 1 mile north of Norg, Provincie Drenthe. The descent from 1,963 feet asl to 1,461 feet asl resulted in a decrease of 502 feet in 3 minutes, with the aircraft covering 6 nautical miles. The aircraft then transitioned into the final approach phase, aligning itself with runway 05 at EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde from a heading of 48.0°, 3 nautical miles from the threshold and at an altitude of 1,441 feet above ground level. Touchdown occurred before the threshold, with the aircraft achieving a touchdown speed of 108 kt and a touchdown rate of 720 feet per minute, indicating a perfect touchdown. The runway touchdown alignment was also reported as very good.
The Fokker 70 demonstrator then rolled out on runway 05, with the total landing distance recorded as 815 meters, representing 33% of the available runway length. The runway rollout alignment was also reported as perfect. The total flight distance was 15 nautical miles, with the flight duration recorded at 6 minutes. The aircraft consumed 1,923 kilograms of fuel during the flight, indicating efficient operation. Local weather conditions throughout the flight remained consistent, with a temperature of 20°C and a wind speed of 3 kt at 223°, resulting in a negligible crosswind component and a tailwind of 3 kt.
The final approach to runway 05 at EHGG Groningen Airport Eelde was executed from the south west, with a heading of 48.0° at 3 nautical miles and 1,441 feet above ground level. The approach quality was excellent, with a stable and controlled descent throughout. The aircraft touched down before the threshold, demonstrating a high degree of precision and control.
The touchdown characteristics were equally impressive, with a speed of 108 knots and a rate of descent of 720 feet per minute, which was perfect for a controlled touchdown. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating a high level of skill and control from the pilot. The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 20°C and a gentle tailwind of 3 knots from 223°.
The rollout phase was equally impressive, with the aircraft maintaining perfect centerline alignment throughout. The total landing distance was 815 meters, which was 33% of the runway length, indicating a high degree of control and precision from the pilot. Overall, the landing was a credit to the pilot's skill and experience, with a final score of 98.8%.
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