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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 755 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 755 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 201 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a departure roll from runway 20 at EGET Lerwick / Tingwall Airport, a small airport located in the Shetland Islands, Scotland. The aircraft, a Piper PA-24-250 Comanche, accelerated down the runway and lifted off at a speed of 70 kt, covering a distance of 311 m, which was 41% of the runway length. The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a temperature of 11 °C and a light wind of 3 kt blowing from 111 °.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it began to ascend from an initial altitude of 1,098 ft above sea level to a higher altitude of 1,573 ft, an increase of 475 ft in just 1 minute. This rapid climb was achieved while covering a distance of less than 1 nm. The enroute level cruise phase of the flight started 1 mile northeast of Scalloway, another location in the Shetland Islands, and lasted for 2 minutes, during which the aircraft covered a distance of 2 nm.
As the flight continued, the aircraft began its descent from an altitude of 1,631 ft above sea level to a lower altitude of 307 ft, a decrease of 1,324 ft in 3 minutes. This descent phase covered a distance of 2 nm and brought the aircraft back towards the airport. The final approach to runway 20 at EGET Lerwick / Tingwall Airport was made from the north, with the aircraft flying at a heading of 194.0 ° and an altitude of 267 ft above ground level.
The landing on runway 20 was successful, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 63 kt and a distance of 199 m, which was a good touchdown distance. However, the touchdown speed was a little fast, and the touchdown rate was perfect at 15 fpm. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating that the pilot had made a precise approach to the runway. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 20 °C and a light wind of 3 kt blowing from 227 °.
The total landing distance was 522 m, which was 69% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating that the pilot had maintained control of the aircraft during the rollout phase. The total flight distance was 7 nm, and the flight duration was 6 minutes. The aircraft used a total of 4 kg of fuel during the flight.
The Piper PA-24-250 Comanche successfully landed at EGET Lerwick / Tingwall Airport, achieving a score of 97.0%. The aircraft approached the runway from the north, heading 194.0° at 1 nautical mile and 267 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot executed a precise final approach, aligning the aircraft with the runway threshold.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft landed on runway 20, which has a length of 755 meters. The threshold height was satisfactory, and the threshold speed was above the target at 77 knots. The touchdown distance of 199 meters was considered good, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. However, the touchdown speed of 63 knots was slightly faster than desired, which may have been due to the pilot's decision to prioritize a smooth touchdown over a slower speed.
The touchdown rate of 15 feet per minute (fpm) was perfect, demonstrating excellent control and precision during the landing. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating that the pilot maintained a stable and consistent approach path. The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 20°C and a light wind of 3 knots at 227°.
The crosswind component was minimal at 2 knots, and the headwind component was also 2 knots, which helped to reduce the overall wind effect on the aircraft. As a result, the total landing distance of 522 meters was only 69% of the runway length, indicating a short and controlled rollout. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control and stability during the landing phase. Overall, the landing was executed with precision and control, resulting in a high score of 97.0%.
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